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In this course, you'll discover how to use pacing techniques to build tension, emphasize important story events, and increase your readers' engagement.SECTION 1In Section 1 we'll explore story pacing with its three different timing clocks, and a formula that can help you control the relationship between time, speed, viewpoint depth, and emotional intensity. Introduction - the Confusion of PacingThe 3 Clocks of StorytellingThe Storyteller's Pacing FormulaSECTION 2In Section 2 we'll look at the way a reader's perception of time fluctuates with the level of excitement, and study techniques you can use to fine-tune pacing and control your readers' level of excitement. Scenes, Sequels, and PacingReader's Perception of Time and SequelsPacing TechniquesPacing, Emotional Intensity, and ViewpointSECTION 3In Section 3 we'll study the effect different writing modes have on pacing, and how you can control pacing using these modes.How to Control Pacing with Fiction Delivery Modes: Dramatic Summary, Dramatic Action, Dialogue, Narration, Description, and Exposition. (Dramatic )SECTION 4In Section 4 we'll explore the structure of Scenes and Sequels more deeply, examining the relationship between Fiction Delivery Modes and Scene and Sequel.Scene and Sequel: the Building Blocks of FictionScene and Sequel meets Fiction Delivery Modes SECTION 5Practice Exercise: Analyzing Pacing using Fiction Delivery ModesI designed this course for writers who want to improve their control over pacing to keep readers wanting more. The only requirement for enrolment is a willingness to learn.Feel free to check out the course video here on the landing page, and preview the free lessons.I look forward to seeing you in the class.Have a great day, and may the muse be with you.Vanessa Grant

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