Pacing as Moral Choice
In this 2026 craft essay at the writers' resource site Authors Publish, poet and painter Sabyasachi Roy encourages writers to be more conscious of how readers' sympathies are shaped by the pace at which we narrate events. Linger too long on a scene of trauma, and empathy may tip over into voyeurism. On the other hand, rushing over a character's experiences of death and grief signals that this type of person doesn't matter.
Source: https://authorspublish.com/pacing-as-moral-choice/
Categories: Advice for Writers, Essays on Writing
