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Action/Adventure: November 11, 2009 Issue [#3382]

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It is in the compelling zest of high adventure and of victory, and in creative action, that man finds his supreme joys.~ Antoine De Saint-Exupery


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Pick Up the Pace


In tennis, pace refers to hard fast the ball moves. How hard a player hits the ball; the velocity at which the ball travels over the net. In writing, pace means movement. Movement of words, of scenes, of plot, of action. The right amount of pace keeps the reader belted in for the entire ride. Pace –from “snail’s” to “fast” provide authors with numerous options for story delivery. When deciding on pace, keep this in mind:

Balance – As Action Adventure writers, it’s easy to get caught up in continual fast-paced passages. Of one battle scene after another. Of a seemingly never-ending mountain range for our main character to climb. I mean, they don’t call it Action / Adventure for nothing. However, the key to any fascinating read is finding the right balance between strolling, walking, jogging, running. Too much “strolling” will bore a reader. Make him/her “jog” every now and again and you’ve got their blood flowing. A good jog, or flat out run is great for the heart. And while you're at it, don't forget to add a little hopping, skipping, jumping...the unexpected motion of your tale will benefit.

Truth is, striking a balance between a leisure walk through the garden and a flat-out- barefoot run-for-your-life not only captures the reader’s attention, but keeps him/her seated from beginning to end.

Tight compact sentences move the story along faster. During desired moments of speediness, avoid long decryptions, drawn out dialogue, and sharing the character's thoughts. Keep things simple, short and to the point.

On the other hand, if you want to slow things down, adding detailed descriptive passages, long narrative, lengthy dialogue do just that.

Striking a balance of high-paced action and in-depth description gives readers variety and increases interest.


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