In this video, I'll share a GAMECHANGING pacing tool I call "The Drop".
Forget dry theory – this is a technique I developed by studying countless bestsellers. The Drop isn't just about overall pacing, though that's vital too.
It's about injecting that same energy into individual scenes. We'll break down how this works, drawing inspiration from music (yes, music!) and using examples from The Two Towers and Brandon Sanderson's Words of Radiance.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:41 What is Pacing
04:20 The Drop in Music
05:50 Use the Force Luke Moment
07:55 The Drop in Scene
10:31 Example: Brandon Sanderson's Words of Radiance
12:33 Conclusion