Most writers will be aware that pacing is important, whether in a short story, a novel or across an entire series. But what exactly is pacing? Why is it so important? And how can you make sure you master it in whichever kind of story you’re writing? Pacing in fiction refers to the speed at …
How do you show how much time has passed in a short story or in a novel? Events happen, characters develop, and so time flows. But as your story stretches across days, weeks and years, it’s impossible to write every moment. So how do you skip or gloss over all those parts you don’t need to …
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Tension is vital for any story. It’s what grips the reader, what keeps them hanging on from page to page and chapter to chapter. Tension can be intense who’s-going-to-die moments, or subtler ones that arouse curiosity. It exists primarily for the reader. Your characters may bite their nails with worry, but if your reader shrugs and puts …
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