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How to Pace Your Novel: How Long Should Book Chapters Be? Two Aesthetic, Old Typewriter, Mystery Writing, Sensory Details, Writing Fantasy, Best Authors, Guide To The Galaxy, Mystery Novels, Story Arc

Pacing is a critical component of writing, whether you’re embarking on a novel, a novella, a short story, or a non-fiction book. As an author, you possess a key tool for pacing your audience’s reading experience: chapter length. The best authors manage the length of their chapters to pace the main character’s narrative arc. Proper chapter length also helps authors match their reader’s attention span and also build up anticipation for each twist and turn.

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