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Today's post is written by A.E. Williams, a fellow editor and writer.
5 Key Tips to Writing a Stellar Fight Scene
Without a great fight scene for your action or fantasy or sci-fi novel, does it really fit the mold? The great fight scenes of old have transformed good books into great books: Harry Potter vs. Voldemort (Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire), Paul Atreides vs. Jamis (Dune), etc. There are a lot of great battles to name from all sorts of books from a plethora of genres. But why are they so important?
Great battles can move stories forward, reveal character, and sometimes provide the reader with necessary exposition. Writing fight scenes requires a certain finesse and intentionality. Therefore, think of these five key tips when writing your fights.