Craft Chat: Scene vs Summary (and When to Use Each)

Join Sherry for a Craft Chat on Scene vs Summary: how to choose the right mode, shape pacing, and keep readers oriented without over-explaining.

We’ll cover:

• The “job” of scene vs the “job” of summary

• A simple test to decide which one you need

• Common memoir traps (and how to revise out of them)

• A short writing prompt + optional share-out