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Pacing for Different Genres: Thrillers vs. Romance vs. Fantasy – Deep Dive

Digital illustration showing pacing in different genres: thriller with sharp urgency, romance with warmth and intimacy, and fantasy with epic immersion.

Pacing for Different Genres: Thrillers vs. Romance vs. Fantasy – Deep Dive



Introduction: Why Pacing Matters More Than You Think

If story is the beating heart of any book, pacing is its pulse. It determines how fast or slow the blood of narrative flows through your pages, whether readers feel their adrenaline spike, their hearts flutter, or their imaginations expand across worlds. Pacing is not just about how quickly events happen; it’s about control. It’s the rhythm of tension and release, action and reflection, breathlessness and calm.

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