What type of scene is this? (subplot, turning point, first kiss, complication, epilogue, etc.)

What are you trying to do for the reader in this scene?

How does this scene advance or foreshadow the main plot?

What were you thinking of including?

What do the main characters want in this scene?

Name six possible motivations for why they want it.

What will happen if they don’t get it?

What will happen if they do get it?

They want it, but___(the conflict)____?

What are some possible dialogue snippets you could include?

How might you setup or foreshadow the next scene in this scene?

Where could you set this scene for more fun, variety and exoticism?

What are some of the characters’ comic world views and exaggerations?

What are some funny characteristic action tags you could include?

What’s the opposite behavior or reaction you’d expect in this situation?

What would be emotionally hard on your character?

How is this a fish out of water, or is it?

If I’m meeting a new person, give me a quick block description so I can see him.

If I’m meeting a known person, give me a tag reminder so I can see him.

What’s really going on here? Describe the power dynamics and hidden agendas. Give an example of the subtext and the non-verbal communication.

Which comedic styles could you include: broad/physical, parody, gentle similes/irony, romancer 40s repartee?

How would the scene pop?

Could you interrupt this scene with a second mini-scene?

Brainstorm the scene sights here.
I see . . .

Brainstorm the scene smells here.
I smell . . .

Brainstorm the scene sounds here.
I hear . . .

Brainstorm tactile sensations here.
I feel . . .

Brainstorm the scene tastes here.
I taste . . .

What would make a catchy first line?

What would make a catchy punch line?

What would make a good first paragraph lead-in (in medias res, general to specific, related anecdote, set up a contrast, etc.)?

What’s the upshot?
a) Yes, s/he got what came for, but . . .
b) No, didn’t get what came for.
c) No, didn’t get what came for, and to make matters worse . . .

Based on this upshot, now what would your character do?