How can you use pacing to keep readers engaged?
Pacing is the rhythm and speed of your writing, and it can make or break your reader's interest. Pacing affects how your story unfolds, how your characters develop, and how your scenes create tension and emotion. In this article, you'll learn how to use pacing to keep readers engaged and hooked on your writing.
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Integrate TRDs:Jane's Plotting Roadmap suggests adding twists, reversals, and moments of heightened danger at carefully planned intervals to maintain an engaging pace in your writing.
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Vary sentence structures:Mix up your sentence lengths and structures. Use short bursts for tension and longer sentences for depth, mimicking the ebb and flow of music in your prose.