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The Secret to Good Story Pacing

(Originally published August 8, 2022)

Hey, storyteller!

You’ve worked hard to develop compelling characters, craft sizzling dialogue, and create gripping conflict, but if your story isn’t paced well, you run the risk of either boring or overwhelming readers.

So, what is pacing? Am I saying that all stories need to keep readers on the edges of their seats? In this week’s writer coaching session, you’ll discover the answers to all that, plus the secret to creating the perfect pace specific to your story.

Watch the video to discover:

  • whether your overall story should be fast-paced, slower, or something between

  • when and how to vary pacing within the story

  • examples of slow and fast pacing

  • the secret to finding the perfect pace for your specific story

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Click this link to watch my free workshop, The 6 Essential Elements of a Powerful Story.

Video Timestamps

  • 0:01 Introduction

  • 0:44 A Gift for You

  • 1:29 What Is Pacing

  • 1:58 Pacing the Overall Story (Should All Stories Be Fast-Paced?)

  • 2:33 Varying the Pace within the Story

  • 4:47 When to Use a Fast Pace

  • 6:32 When to Use a Slow Pace

  • 9:40 Examples

  • 13:17 The Secret to Good Pacing

  • 17:47 This Week’s Power-Up

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