How to Handle Pacing

One of the problems that I have with writing is pacing. Specifically, what is the best way to handle pacing and do it correctly without rushing things too quickly?

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[ssssssssssssss]

i have the same issue on one of my stories and with detail make sure to just take your time with it

[Azure_Shadow]

Make sure the story isn't too quick, but also make sure it doesn't drag on.

[IrresponsibleCupid]

It depends entirely on the author. Personally, I just write naturally, setting the pacing how it feels best for the story.

[Sir Hat]

Give me an example and I'll see how I would improve it.

[Gleaming]

2033657 For example, you have a scene with two characters where they exchange dialogue and actions, but you don't know how to start it off.

[Sir Hat]

2033668
That's...is that pacing? And I meant show me the work you're worried about. I can't very well give notes if you don't give me something to work with.

[Gleaming]

2033680 The Second Son, my story right here.

[Sir Hat]

2033687
Any particular scene or...what am I looking for, in general, dialogue, action, description?

[Gleaming]

2033723 The dialogue and actions in the Meeting Applejack chapter, try to give notes on the conversation between Applejack and Delsin.

[Sir Hat]

2033738
Aye aye! I'll leave it in the chapter comments.

[Gleaming]

2033740 Much obliged!

[Somewhere000]

Well, in order to have the right pacing, you have to first be patient with your story. Don't rush your scenes and let everything go by fast. If you really want to get to a certain part, then you have to write your way through it. Don't sum the scene up with few amounts of dialogue and brief scene description, take your time and see how you can make it carry weight. Use whatever dialogue and scene description that's necessary in order to explain what's happening; But don't make the scene too long to the point where it's riddled with redundant dialogue and scene descriptions, Just make the scene as long as it needs to be in order to get your point across
As Azure_Shadow said, "Make sure the story isn't too quick, but also make sure it doesn't drag on."
I hope that this is good advice, and that it'll help you in the future.

[Samey90]

More or less like that:
gamasutra.com/db_area/images/feature/4032/pacing_01_star_wars.gif

[MarkTheWolfpony]

When it comes to pacing, you first have to think about the plot you have. When you have scenes that help with developing characters or a major focus, let them play out and write what is on your mind. That is how I go with my story.

[BronyDad]

Like everyone else is saying, don't leave out details. You'll find all the worst fanfics rush through the story and don't describe anything. When I write, I constantly remind myself of one thing, God is in the details. Write like you are telling an intricate lie, the more detail you can add to a lie, the more likely someone will believe it. Because that's what you're doing, right? You're creating a story that never happened and through good storytelling trying to convince people it's real.

Also, be careful not to overload on the detail. If you have a lot of detail to put into one scene, find a way to spread it out. Give a little detail, then start the dialogue and find little ways to sprinkle in the rest while the scene plays out. Hope this helps!

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