Mastering Novel Pacing: Keep Your Readers Hooked!

Are you a writer whose mind is a whirlwind of creativity and distraction? Hello and welcome back to Writing While Distracted, the podcast that helps you transform your scattered thoughts into literary brilliance. I'm your NeuroSpicy writing coach, Brenda Murphy.

In this episode, we delve into the magic of novel pacing—a crucial element that keeps your readers engaged and eager for more. Discover how the speed of your story impacts the reader's experience, making them feel breathless, cozy, or even bored if the pacing is off. Learn the tools of the trade, from sentence length to scene length, and how they contribute to the overall flow of your narrative.

Whether you're writing a thriller, cozy mystery, romance, or fantasy, understanding your audience is key to mastering pacing. Brenda shares insights on how to sprinkle information throughout your story, avoiding the dreaded info dump that can overwhelm readers. We also discuss the importance of revisions and how to use them to perfect your pacing.

Tune in to discover practical tips and strategies that will help you maintain a seamless narrative flow, ensuring your readers can't put your book down. Don't forget to check out the show notes for additional resources and links to helpful guides.

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Show Notes:

Free resources for writers:

https://brendalmurphy.com/resources-for-writers/

Here is the link for the free PDF about pacing: https://BookHip.com/RXVGPCX

This podcast is all about structure: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-ckhgh-167fd45

Follow me on my socials for quick tips and updates: https://www.instagram.com/writinghwhiledistracted/

Struggling with character development? Check out my free character building workbook: https://BookHip.com/HDPNDMX

Jordan Rosenfeld's book: https://www.amazon.com/Make-Scene-Revised-Expanded-Powerful/dp/1440351414/