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Writing Excuses

21.27: The Expository Throttle

July 5, 202620 min · 3,587 words

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How can exposition be used as a pacing tool, and not just a way to convey information? We attempt to answer this question on today’s episode! Our hosts discuss how exposition naturally slows a story down, creating space for readers to process events, build tension, and deepen their understanding of the world. We give specific examples for successful exposition (i.e. that won’t bore your reader).

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What we're going to talk about now is what I love about exposition is that it is a secret tool for speeding up or slowing down a scene.

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