Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Dialogue, prose, pace & style · Working

Pace

Also called: pacing

ELI5

The felt speed and rhythm at which story information, action and emotion unfold.

Used in conversation

“The pitch names the pace, but the story still needs to prove it.”

Pitch context

A director may use this term to turn a broad intention into a specific performance or casting choice.

Why it matters: Helps describe how a story works on the page and how its dramatic parts fit together.

Connected terms

  • PacingThe search label “Pacing” can route to both entries.
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