Lindsay's Writing Helper

Tip #4: Well, that wasn't Fast Paced at all

Recognize this? 

Bob swore he heard a noise. But he didn't . Or maybe he did. Suddenly, a dragon appeared and Bob slayed the dragon and won the princess and saved the kingdom. 

~The End. 

Huh? 

I can't be the only one who hates it when stories are too fast paced. It's kind of like rushing a song; Hard to follow and hard to read or listen to. And it makes it not very fun. 

My tip? SLOW DOWN. 

It's OK if it feels like you need to skip over this certain part to get to the exciting parts in the story, but skipping over some details can make for a very confused reader. 

Sometimes it can work in your favor if the whole story is fast paced and keeps you on the edge of your seat. But if you speed up, then slow down, speed up, slow down. . . it's makes it not fun for the reader. This isn't a roller coaster.

Slowing down can mean adding detail, or adding suspense. If you throw in a random noise that's nt supposed to be there, have the character be afraid or wary. Don't rush it just to find out that it was a rabbit. Leave the character wondering if they are going insane. 

That's it for now, 

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