Writer Unleashed
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Writer Unleashed
#213: How To Show The Passage of Time In Your Novel
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Nanci Panuccio
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Season 5
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Keeping your story grounded in time balances the pace of your story and helps readers navigate your character’s journey. But how do you show the passage of time in your novel without jarring, or worse, boring your reader?
In this episode, you’ll get clear on the passage of time in your story so you can seamlessly guide the reader as your characters move through time and space.
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