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Pace and Style
Section Eight — Original Writing

Stories written at the same pace the whole way through can be dull — you must vary the pace and style.

Vary The Pace to Make it More Interesting

You can change the pace — by switching between long, descriptive sentences and shorter, explanatory ones. The trick is to adjust the pace according to the mood of what is happening at that point in your story.

Write Good Descriptions Using Images

Think About Shifting Perspectives

Perspective is the way you look at a situation — it's your point of view. Switching between perspectives is another effect that'll make your story more interesting to read — and it'll get you those top marks.

Pace yourself Ahab — we’ve a little whale to go yet...

It's vital to vary the pace in your story to keep the reader interested. You really have to think hard and not let the story get dull, or else the reader will just switch off and you won't get many marks.