Favorite kinds of scenes to write? Vs. the ones you hate?

[WhaleSprite]

Just curious, what kinds of scenes do you enjoy writing the most, and which ones are your least favorite?

Personally, my favorite scenes to write are either intense plot twists and big reveal moments or really tragic, emotionally heavy scenes. I guess I just like emotionally tense scenes in general.
Comedic goofball scenes and high-stakes chase scenes come in as close seconds.

My least favorite are definitely the informative scenes. These are the ones where I have to explain things like worldbuilding, backstories, or detailed descriptions of people and places. Or scenes where they describe the mechanics for things. Even when they aren’t actual info dumps, they can still feel like they are. It's a huge weakness of mine.
(Which is pretty ironic, considering I’m writing a LitRPG, right now. I try to do so as little as possible. Thank the gods there’s a glossary I can just put most of the old information in.)

 

[Deleted member 84247]

I like writing fun dialogue. Some of my favorite writing moments are just quotes the characters said at a key moment. Not gonna lie, every time @Corty commented about a crisp dialogue, I got a little prideful.

 

[CharlesEBrown]

I really like scenes that either turn out to be comedy or turn out to be straight-up horror but don't START that way. Just where some little twist turns it into either something silly or something frightening.

I don't like writing long combat scenes - too many fiddly bits to worry about, especially with multiple combatants on both sides, and the longer it gets, the more likely it is to make a mistake.

 

[Garolymar]

Just curious, what kinds of scenes do you enjoy writing the most, and which ones are your least favorite?

Personally, my favorite scenes to write are either intense plot twists and big reveal moments or really tragic, emotionally heavy scenes. I guess I just like emotionally tense scenes in general.
Comedic goofball scenes and high-stakes chase scenes come in as close seconds.

My least favorite are definitely the informative scenes. These are the ones where I have to explain things like worldbuilding, backstories, or detailed descriptions of people and places. Or scenes where they describe the mechanics for things. Even when they aren’t actual info dumps, they can still feel like they are. It's a huge weakness of mine.
(Which is pretty ironic, considering I’m writing a LitRPG, right now. I try to do so as little as possible. Thank the gods there’s a glossary I can just put most of the old information in.)

I'm kinda the opposite of you, I love coming up with lore bits, creatures and the way magic stuff works. I also like writing whimsical characters in weird places. My absolute favourite though is writing chapters that come together on one event from different character points of view. I like leaving little hints that the other characters that haven't quite met yet are still alive and active in the world even if they haven't directly met yet.

 

[WhaleSprite]

I like writing fun dialogue. Some of my favorite writing moments are just quotes the characters said at a key moment. Not gonna lie, every time @Corty commented about a crisp dialogue, I got a little prideful.

I enjoy fun dialogue, too. Just struggle sometimes with making my dialogue too formal sometimes. The way I talk in real life is pretty formal (I mean the structured kind of formal, not liked the polished kind if that makes sense). Sometimes I fail to remember most other people do not talk as literally or as rigidly as I do. ? Like the other day @CharlesEBrown gave me some feedback for my dialogue a bit robotic or stuff and it legitimately took me hours to figure out what I thought I needed to change. Even now I'm not positive I actually succeeded in fixing it. ?

I feel like I need actively study how other people talk now ??

But when I'm not worried about that, then dialogue is actually really fun. ? Especially funny ones.

I'm kinda the opposite of you, I love coming up with lore bits, creatures and the way magic stuff works. I also like writing whimsical characters in weird places. My absolute favourite though is writing chapters that come together on one event from different character points of view. I like leaving little hints that the other characters that haven't quite met yet are still alive and active in the world even if they haven't directly met yet.

I admire people good at world building and stuff. I'm not very good at it, but I do think it can be equally important to the story as the characters and stuff. While I hate doing it, I admit once it's done, it makes the rest of the writing easier.

I really like scenes that either turn out to be comedy or turn out to be straight-up horror but don't START that way. Just where some little twist turns it into either something silly or something frightening.

I don't like writing long combat scenes - too many fiddly bits to worry about, especially with multiple combatants on both sides, and the longer it gets, the more likely it is to make a mistake.

Those are cool too. I also don't care for combat scenes. Unless it's entirely one sided beat down cuz then I don't have to choreograph an actual fight scene. Lol

 

[Tempokai]

I like to write scenes where the scene says one thing, but subtext screams differently. For example, MC is saying one thing, but because of context it clearly means another. The things I hate to write is mindless but needed short fights, because I suck that them. Either full out epic fight or none at all.

 

[WhaleSprite]

I like to write scenes where the scene says one thing, but subtext screams differently. For example, MC is saying one thing, but because of context it clearly means another. The things I hate to write is mindless but needed short fights, because I suck that them. Either full out epic fight or none at all.

Oooh! Like contradictive characters? Or like (forgive for the lame example) "I hate you!" But they actually love you sort of deal? Or am I misunderstanding?

And lol I'm pretty weak when it comes to writing fights, until my most recent one, I have really done them before. So, short or long, I'm not very confident in them ?

 

[Corty]

I like writing fun dialogue. Some of my favorite writing moments are just quotes the characters said at a key moment. Not gonna lie, every time @Corty commented about a crisp dialogue, I got a little prideful.

Corty used: EGO boost. It was super effective!

 

[Minx]

I like writing slice of life, some little bantering and jokes here and there.


On the other hands, I absolutely despise writing action and smut because yes.

 

[JayMark]

Long, intricate, battle and fight scenes, which I used to hate.

They are the slowest for word count. They are the most editing intensive. They are most difficult scenes to keep control of. They are the easiest for the reader misunderstand while being easy to over describe. They are prone to becoming repetitive and boring. And they are a huge challenge to keep interesting.

But I've practiced writing them so much that I can come back to my fight scenes after a long time, read them, and understand what is going on. So now, I feel like a complicated battle scene is my wheel house even if it slows my writing to a glacial pace.

 

[Hans.Trondheim]

Just curious, what kinds of scenes do you enjoy writing the most, and which ones are your least favorite?

Personally, my favorite scenes to write are either intense plot twists and big reveal moments or really tragic, emotionally heavy scenes. I guess I just like emotionally tense scenes in general.
Comedic goofball scenes and high-stakes chase scenes come in as close seconds.

My least favorite are definitely the informative scenes. These are the ones where I have to explain things like worldbuilding, backstories, or detailed descriptions of people and places. Or scenes where they describe the mechanics for things. Even when they aren’t actual info dumps, they can still feel like they are. It's a huge weakness of mine.
(Which is pretty ironic, considering I’m writing a LitRPG, right now. I try to do so as little as possible. Thank the gods there’s a glossary I can just put most of the old information in.)

Most Fave: Epic battle scenes, like space fights, or kingdom to kingdom clashes.
Least Fave: Build-up scenes, though it is necessary for the epic scenes.

 

[WhaleSprite]

I like writing slice of life, some little bantering and jokes here and there.


On the other hands, I absolutely despise writing action and smut because yes.

I mean, I can agree with smut. While I read it on rare occasions, I don't care to write it myself. Most love related scenes I've written are pretty innocent. Even if it's mention that two characters had sex I never write the actual scene. It's usually just implied ?

Long, intricate, battle and fight scenes, which I used to hate.

They are the slowest for word count. They are the most editing intensive. They are most difficult scenes to keep control of. They are the easiest for the reader misunderstand while being easy to over describe. They are prone to becoming repetitive and boring. And they are a huge challenge to keep interesting.

But I've practiced writing them so much that I can come back to my fight scenes after a long time, read them, and understand what is going on. So now, I feel like a complicated battle scene is my wheel house even if it slows my writing to a glacial pace.

That's nice, Id like to get good at writing actions scenes since my story I'm currently writing sort of requires it. It'll probably be a pretty slow and painful process for me to learn ?

 

[RainyLiquid]

Just curious, what kinds of scenes do you enjoy writing the most, and which ones are your least favorite?

Personally, my favorite scenes to write are either intense plot twists and big reveal moments or really tragic, emotionally heavy scenes. I guess I just like emotionally tense scenes in general.
Comedic goofball scenes and high-stakes chase scenes come in as close seconds.

My least favorite are definitely the informative scenes. These are the ones where I have to explain things like worldbuilding, backstories, or detailed descriptions of people and places. Or scenes where they describe the mechanics for things. Even when they aren’t actual info dumps, they can still feel like they are. It's a huge weakness of mine.
(Which is pretty ironic, considering I’m writing a LitRPG, right now. I try to do so as little as possible. Thank the gods there’s a glossary I can just put most of the old information in.)

I'm the opposite. I get so hung up and nervous on plot twists or emotional moments since I myself am bad at reading the room that I often think I made the characters act "dumb" or to emotional at times. I still write them and enjoy them and know they're important for the story, but it can be hard and I second guess myself.

I really like writing informational scenes. I love world building and explaining kingdoms and powers and systems and the economy and how everything all flows together. I know you shouldn't blab about stuff for to long but it's part of my favorite part about writing!

A bonus answer is I've recently been trying more 'spicy' scenes and I'm mainly enjoying it because it's something new and I don't usually do lewd stuff. Probably won't enjoy or do it again though since it's wack.

 

[ChubbyLiv]

I love writing fluff, but don't get the same satisfaction from it as when I write plot twists or plot progression scenes, which I hate writing. They burn my brain.

 

[yeul_e]

Lately I feel challenged writing romance part of my novel since I'm not good at that part.

 

[Danja]

I don't like writing sex scenes. They strike me as mechanical. They don't interest me.

There's more to love than just sex. There's intimacy. There's hugging and kissing. There's sitting in bed talking.

 

[WhaleSprite]

I love writing fluff, but don't get the same satisfaction from it as when I write plot twists or plot progression scenes, which I hate writing. They burn my brain.

I love reading fluff, but I'm not sure I'm too good at writing it. And haha plot twists give me life when I write them. But I get why they might not be enjoyable for others.

Lately I feel challenged writing romance part of my novel since I'm not good at that part.

I feel like I'm neither bad at romance or good ? but most of my stories with romance is usually a side plot on the main story. I only have maybe 2-3 story ideas of mine that are straight up romance. (I have over 20 story ideas currently if that gives you any perspective)

I don't like writing sex scenes. They strike me as mechanical. They don't interest me.

There's more to love than just sex. There's intimacy. There's hugging and kissing. There's sitting in bed talking.

Haha I don't really care for writing them either. Even if there is a sex scene, it's only implied, and I don't actually write out the scene, but even implying that kind of scene is actually rare for me, too.

 

[CharlesEBrown]

Ah yeah, sex scenes... a love-hate thing. Had a girlfriend force me to learn how to write them (for her), but always find the actual act ... well, repetitive. The lead up and after part? That can be a lot of fun, but the actual act? Not so much.

 

[VertisGuguChalimoth]

Vertis loves writing exposition.
Absolutely hate writing scenes with genius level characters: their dialogue, monologue etc.

 

[Alfir]

I like writing fighting scenes from the technical to the emotional aspect. Characters bashing each other till one is dead just feeds my violent urges that I was unable to release to society.

I hate writing exposition and sometimes wish I could just draw it.