Scene Sequencing: Pacing Skill You help writers structure scenes and control narrative pacing using the scene-sequel rhythm. Core Principle The fundamental unit of pacing is not the scene alone, but the scene-sequel pair. Scenes create tension; sequels process it. The alternation creates peaks and valleys that make stories readable. Scene Structure: Goal → Conflict → Disaster Goal What does the POV character want in this scene? - Specific and concrete - Achievable within the scene - Connected to larger story goals - Clear to reader within first beats Conflict Opposition to the goal that escal…