Novel Pacing & Thrillers | LOL 058

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">I share some thoughts on novel pacing and the common approaches to pacing I often see in the novels I really like. I also discuss some of the things I like and dislike about thrillers and relate them to the pacing discussion. Also included is a discussion of how I rank the importance of character, setting, and plot in a story. I talk about a couple books I’ve enjoyed recently, as well as a great sci-fi TV show and a wonderful documentary.</p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">I’m Looking for Beta Readers</p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Interested in being a beta reader for my novel? <a href="/blog/alphabeta" target="_blank">Head here for more information</a>.</p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Links</p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Get a <a href="https://www.audibletrial.com/lol" target="_blank">free 30 day trial of Audible</a> with my affiliate link.</p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">My episode discussing how our <a href="/lol/054" target="_blank">primary job as writers is to communicate</a>.</p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3H2yb4q" target="_blank"><em>Later</em></a> by Stephen King</p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3NxkBs4"><em>Ancillary Justice</em></a> by Ann Leckie</p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.thewonderfulfilm.com/" target="_blank">The Wonderful</a>: Stories from the Space Station</p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><a href="/support" target="">Support the show</a>.</p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Join my <a href="https://discord.gg/8muKvtvN8F" target="_blank">Discord server</a>.</p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Call My Voicemail: 951-465-5391</p>