How to Master the Passage of Time in Fiction
We’re continuing our look at manipulating time in fiction. Be sure to read the other posts on the topic, beginning…
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Pacing Tips for Fiction
Strong pacing is critical in a fictional story, but it’s one of the hardest elements to understand and master. That’s…
3 Ways to Ramp Up Your Fiction Pacing and Tension
Strong pacing and tension are critical in a fictional story, but they’re some of the hardest elements to understand and…
Creating Tension in Fiction Scenes
Today’s guest post is by Erick Mertz. One of the things writers commonly ask me is, how do I create…
Momentum and Pace—Giving Readers a Satisfying Ride
Today’s guest post is by Tiffany Yates Martin. Imagine you’re trying to get to LA on a cross-country road trip…
4 Key Ways to Improve Tension and Pacing in Your Novel
Pacing and tension aren’t always easy for writers to assess in their scenes. How can you tell if your scene…
4 Key Ways to Ramp Up Tension and Pacing in Your Fiction
This month we’ve been looking at pacing and tension, the fiction writer’s Fatal Flaw #7. This isn’t always easy for…
Tension and Pacing Through Conflict and Emotional Narrative
This month we’ve been attacking Fatal Flaw #7—Lack of Pacing and Tension. Tension is crucial in a story. Without it, readers…
3 Ways to Test the Tension and Pacing in Your Scenes
This week editor Linda Clare continues our look into Fatal Flaw #7—Lack of Pacing and Tension. Infusing our fiction with strong…
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