The Art of Pacing: How to Keep Your Story Moving and Readers Hooked
Discover how to master rhythm and pacing in your writing so readers stay engaged, breathless, and eager to turn the page. Hey, it’s Reginaldo Osnildo again! Today we’re going to talk about something that’s often invisible—but absolutely critical to a great story: pacing . You can have the best plot, amazing characters, and poetic description… But if your story drags in the wrong spots—or rushes when it should slow down—your reader might bail. Let’s fix that. In this article, I’ll show you how to create the perfect rhythm for your story, so readers stay hooked from the first word to the final page. What Is Pacing, Really? Pacing is the speed at which your story unfolds. It’s how fast (or slow) the action, emotion, and information are delivered to your reader. It’s the heartbeat of your story. Fast pace = tension, action, urgency Slow pace = depth, emotion, reflection Both are important. The magic is in knowing when to speed up and when...