Posted by Sometimes in our drafts, we tell stories that circle around the main plot. Whether it is history or magic or lyrical descriptions, stories can drag in ways we do not intend.
Check out these revision resources to trim your stories:
➡️ Scene Writing Tips: 5 Ways to Avoid Filler: These tips are applicable for picture book writers through YA writers. Tip: For PB writers, think of each page or spread as scenes.
➡️ How to Weave Backstory Into Your Novel Seamlessly: This article highlights some of the common pitfalls and some really fantastic quotes to get you thinking about writing craft.
📶 Pacing Q&A (Writing Excuses Podcast): They take listener questions on pacing, only 15 minutes long.
📶 4 Pacing Tricks (Helping Writers Become Authors Podcast): K.M. Weiland had a ton of craft advice, here is one pacing to get you going. Typically aimed at writers of longer fiction, but many of the discussions have applications for CB and PB writers.