Excellent advice at Story Empire from Mae Clair on the art of #writing action scenes.
Hi, SEers. You’re with Mae today for a look at writing action scenes. Of all the types of scenes that go into constructing a novel, I used to dread action the most. Not so much these days, but they’re still the scenes I tweak and re-tweak most during editing.
When writing an action scene, there are a few tips to keep in mind:
Use Short Sentences
Short sentences generally work best in action scenes. Keep your reader pumped up and immersed in the moment. Don’t leave them stumbling over a tangle of lengthy sentences. Intersperse longer sentences with dialogue and/or shorter sentences to propel the action forward.
Avoid Weak Verbs
Actions scenes call for strong verbs. Avoid verbs that are overused (turned, pulled, looked, moved). A trick I use when I write action is to focus on the urgency of the moment. As an example, people don’t just turn or
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Thanks so much for reblogging my Story Empire post, Jacquie. Much appreciated!
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Any time 🙂
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This is a goldmine jacquie! I’ve sent the link to the friend I am helping as she is stuck in some action scene 😉
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Awesome! I’m glad Mae’s post could help 🙂
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Thank you for the reblog, Jacquie. Heading over to read!
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Great, thank you!
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