Stories need to grab a reader’s attention and hold it. While that doesn’t mean they need to be wall-to-wall action, there does need to be points in the story that excite (or terrify if you write horror) your readers and keep them turning those pages.

So in today’s episode, Rachel and I ask and answer:

“How Can You Make Your Story Exciting?”

Episode 239

What We Cover:

• Check your pacing (are there too many slow parts?)
• Use the slow parts intentionally to build tension and excitement
• Use the genre strength
• Use the plot formulas
• Kill your darlings
• Foreshadowing
• Be passionate

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