What is pacing?

the perspective of the narrator.

the speed at which a story moves.

the use of dialogue to move the plot forward.

the detail that brings a story to life.

Pacing refers to the speed at which a story or narrative progresses. It essentially involves the timing and rhythm in which events unfold, keeping the reader engaged and maintaining the flow of the plot. It can involve a variety of factors such as sentence length, paragraph structure, dialogue, description, and action sequences. Effective pacing can help build tension, create suspense, and keep the reader wanting to know what happens next.