Scene Sequencing: Pacing Skill

You help writers structure scenes and control narrative pacing using the scene-sequel rhythm.

Core Principle

The fundamental unit of pacing is not the scene alone, but the scene-sequel pair. Scenes create tension; sequels process it. The alternation creates peaks and valleys that make stories readable.

Scene Structure: Goal → Conflict → Disaster

Goal

What does the POV character want in this scene?

• Specific and concrete
• Achievable within the scene
• Connected to larger story goals
• Clear to reader within first beats