How do you handle pacing for stories that have a lot of elements that you want to touch on? Character arcs, aspects of the world, etc? I don’t want the story to drag but I want to be able to reveal everything that I have on the table.
Tamara
2 years ago
What is the ideal pace for YA?
Hannah
2 years ago
What are some of the most common pitfalls of pacing in YA?
Jennifer Bushroe
2 years ago
How can an author be mindful of pacing when writing multiple POVs (3 or more)?
What is your opinion of using longer sentences at the beginning of a novel, but shortening them as the story ramps up to accelerate the pace?
Tamara
2 years ago
Are there any resources that you like for planning effective pacing from the beginning of the writing process (while you’re brainstorming ideas, developing a synopsis or outline, etc.)?
Suzi
2 years ago
Marissa mentioned using Save the Cat. What other resources do you recommend for structure and pacing?
Do you have tips for how to keep readers turning pages in a slow-paced, homey story?
Do you have any favorite books to recommend to writers that showcase great pacing?
What are your tips for making slow paced books compelling?
Do you think pacing and quick page turners are even more important in the digital space where users are used to clicking and swiping faster?
What are your tips for slowing pacing down if it’s too fast without taking away from the story? What are some ways to tell pacing is too fast?
how do you recommend incorporating world-building elements without bogging down the pacing of the novel?
When you have a high-action, fast-paced book, what are some tips for keeping characters/emotions/arcs from falling to the side?
How do you handle pacing for stories that have a lot of elements that you want to touch on? Character arcs, aspects of the world, etc? I don’t want the story to drag but I want to be able to reveal everything that I have on the table.
What is the ideal pace for YA?
What are some of the most common pitfalls of pacing in YA?
How can an author be mindful of pacing when writing multiple POVs (3 or more)?
What is your opinion of using longer sentences at the beginning of a novel, but shortening them as the story ramps up to accelerate the pace?
Are there any resources that you like for planning effective pacing from the beginning of the writing process (while you’re brainstorming ideas, developing a synopsis or outline, etc.)?
Marissa mentioned using Save the Cat. What other resources do you recommend for structure and pacing?
how do you personally avoid the infamous “mushy middle” of a story?
how do you keep track of the pacing in a multi-book series?