Pacing and tension are like the soundtrack to your story.
They work together to create a sense of rhythm and suspense, keeping readers engaged and eager to turn the page. From overarching story stakes to scene-by-scene tension, there’s a science to keeping a reader glued to the pages. This master class digs deep into the toolbox to explore methods for supercharging your emotional and physical stakes while adding tension to every scene.
In this module, we will:
- Explore how pacing and tension work to keep readers hooked in your story
- Provide tools for analyzing your story’s pacing and tension
- Tips for speeding up or slowing down your pace for maximum effect
- Determine the right pace for your scenes and overall story
- Examine the different types of tension and how to use them effectively
Level up with these exclusive RC1 tools:
- Explore how pacing and tension work to keep readers hooked in your story
- Provide tools for analyzing your story’s pacing and tension
- Tips for speeding up or slowing down your pace for maximum effect
- Determine the right pace for your scenes and overall story
- Examine the different types of tension and how to use them effectively
Level up with these exclusive RC1 tools:
- Pacing Checklist
- Tension Checklist
- Tension and Pacing Exercises
- Defining (and Raising) the Stakes Worksheet
Delve into the mechanics of storytelling suspense. Like a story’s heartbeat, Pacing and tension syncopate with rhythm and excitement to keep a reader spellbound. This master class dissects the art of maintaining that captivating rhythm, scene by scene. Join us to refine your storytelling cadence, captivating readers, instilling anticipation, and impressing gatekeepers with these next-level storytelling tools.
