A lot of writers struggle with pacing—and if you’re not sure what I mean, ask yourself this: have you ever written something that technically works, but just doesn’t feel right? Maybe your story drags in places, or events move so fast they don’t leave any emotional impact. That’s pacing. Or rather, that’s what happens when pacing goes wrong. Pacing is the speed at which your reader experiences the events of your story. But don’t fall into the trap of thinking that fast is always good or that slow equals meaningful. Great pacing isn’t about speed—it’s about rhythm. It’s about knowing when to floor it and when to ease off the…