Thieves' Gambit, Ep. 10, Chapter and Scene Pacing

Episode 10

Pacing scenes and chapters in an action/thriller might seem to be all about how to move through the story as fast as possible, but in this episode, Anne-Marie and Erin focus on controlling the pace, why you want slower moments, and how to move fast without sacrificing clarity or emotional resonance.

 

Things we talk about:

• Dopesick
• Henry James
• Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton
• The Golden Bowl by Henry James
• Mission: Impossible 2
• Dangerous Play by Emma Kress

 

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