First Draft Friday: Conversations about author craft
Episode 61 - Ines Johnson - Pacing Techniques
Oct 28, 2023
Bestselling author Ines Johnson shares pacing techniques from episodic television structure with Alessandra Torre. They discuss how to write binge-worthy books by applying pacing techniques from television, including establishing character empathy, utilizing try-fail cycles, and structuring story beats like hanging clothes on a line.
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Quick takeaways
- Utilize pacing techniques from TV to create engaging novels with beats and cliffhangers.
- Different genres require unique pacing approaches, like the 'three dates in a disaster' formula for romance novels.
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Importance of Pacing Techniques from TV to Novels
Utilizing pacing techniques from TV and films, such as including beats and commercial-like cliffhangers, can enhance the flow and engagement of a novel. Drawing from experience in television writing, the speaker emphasizes the significance of maintaining viewer/reader interest through strategic pacing strategies, akin to television episode structures including story questions and multiple plotlines.
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