Tempo

I just finished a two page sequence that felt like it was paced very well in the script, but once I see the pages inked, I now think it rushes through some key action.

I remember this as being the primary takeaway from my first book; be explicit and be patient. It's easy for me to assume the reader is following along with my thought processes so it's tempting to rush through a sequence of events and feel that it plays out coherently for the reader. Put simply, I needed to start using two pages to convey what I previously would pack into one. This makes me more conscious of the story and aware of the audience, rather than just spewing ideas as they form in my head.

Anyway, I have the luxury of revising the next few pages to adjust for this. Just thought I'd share one of the issues I deal with from time to time.

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