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Controlling Illusion Of Progress
- Writers have complete control over how much time a moment or progress takes in their story.
- Creating the illusion of difficult progress toward a goal keeps endings satisfying and engaging.
Leverage Character's Viewpoint
- Use your character's perception of progress to control the reader's sense of forward movement.
- If characters feel stuck, readers often feel frustrated and disengage from the story.
Two Types Of Progress
- Progress divides into plot progress and story/scene progress, which includes interesting but non-plot-driving moments.
- Balancing both types helps maintain engagement during slower story parts.