ABSTRACT
Although many people like fast, pacy, action-packed stories the reader’s enjoyment
can be increased by varying the pace – or in other words deliberately slowing things
down in between the action sequences. When the pace of a story is slowed it allows
more descriptive details to be included and the characters can physically be sitting,
walking, sleeping, etc. Or you can think of it the other way round, that by adding
descriptive detail that slows the pace. Think about riding a horse. As the rider you
sometimes want it to walk or trot and at other times to gallop. All you need is to
have control of the reins.
