☀️ how to fix your story's PACING // writing tips

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let's talk story pacing!

when i was a new writer, pacing was one of the most frustrating aspects of storytelling and writing for me. ~10+ years later, i've learned how to identify and correct weak and uneven story pacing, and i'm sharing what i've learned today with these 8 quick pacing tips!

thank you for watching :)

✨ timestamps:
0:00 - opening
0:06 - intro
1:03 - tip #1 - figure out the beginning and end of each scene
2:09 - tip #2 - choices and consequences
2:53 - tip #3 - long dialogue scenes
4:21 - tip #4 - save your pacing with save the cat (and other beat sheets)
5:10 - tip #5 - common unnecessary words/phrases to cut
7:05 - tip #6 - tracking
8:25 - tip #7 - filler dialogue
9:02 - tip #8 - get help!
10:34 - outro

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