Quiet Moments Don’t Have To Slow You Down

How funny observations and sharp dialogue help speed up moments of pause.

Silence and characters going deep into thought can slow a narrative down. However, breaks are necessary in a story for readers to catch their breath and reflect on what has recently transpired or been said.

So, I wanted to explore how humor can speed up moments of pause in a narrative. One of the best examples of this is the comedic literary classic and …