Pacing

Pacing is the speed in which information is given to the reader. A fast pace can feel exciting and breathless, a slow pace can feel luxurious and dramatic. The wrong pace can make a story feel disjointed and slow. Here are some articles on pacing and how to find the right speed for your novel.

A sampling of articles on pacing

• And the Pace is On: Understanding and Controlling Your Pacing
• Pace Yourself! Some Thoughts, Various and Sundry, on Pacing Your Novel
• 7 Tips to Improve Your Novel’s Pacing
• Move Along: Fixing Pacing Problems
• Give it a Rest – Poetic Pauses in Your Writing
• And Pretty Words All in a Row: Tightening Your Narrative Focus
• The Perils of Pacing

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