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January 29, 2025 at 12:36 am Reply

Silas S.

Hello, Mr. Korman. I have 2 questions.

1. What do you write with (Google Docs, Microsoft Word, a typewriter?)

2. Whenever I write, my writing sessions are like 3 hours. I am working on 2 different projects now (my second being the newest), I love the idea of both books even though one is a fantasy and one is a realistic fiction; the realistic fiction seems so hard to pace, I\'ve tried everything but it is too fast, and my fantasy novel is perfectly paced, with over 150 pages. Most of my deleted drafts also have horrid pacing. How do I fix my issue?

Thank you so much,

Silas S.
January 29, 2025 at 05:07 am Reply

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Hi, Silas,

Thanks for posting. I use Microsoft Word most of the time.

Your question: You fix a pacing problem with planning. You're obviously not planning enough if it's all happening too quickly. It's hard to develop a sense of plotting, but you seem to be experienced enough to force yourself to do it! And that's what it's going to take. Once you master that, you should be on your way!

Best of luck! -----Gordon Korman-----
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Hi, Silas,

Thanks for posting. I use Microsoft Word most of the time.

Your question: You fix a pacing problem with planning. You're obviously not planning enough if it's all happening too quickly. It's hard to develop a sense of plotting, but you seem to be experienced enough to force yourself to do it! And that's what it's going to take. Once you master that, you should be on your way!

Best of luck! -----Gordon Korman-----