Nothing slows a story like an Act II info dump or an author cramming all their research during the climax. Deliberate pacing is an essential tool in the writer’s toolbox to keep readers engaged. Dialogue, description, and even white space on the page can significantly affect your pacing. In this episode, Russ and Tim dissect pacing in their works and share what they’ve learned to keep pages turning.
Every good story is built on conflict. Sometimes, that conflict can culminate in scenes of violence. But when is that violence too much or not enough? In this episode, Russ and Tim explore violence in Read more…
Our idiom series continues with “the writing on the wall.” In this episode, we dive into the classic religious story that involved too much partying and impending doom. Get the popcorn.
Generally, stories don’t cover every waking moment of a character’s life. Stories move through time, skipping the dull parts and getting to the key moments that impact a character’s arc. In this episode, Russ and Read more…