EPISODE · Nov 2, 2020 · 26 MIN
Episode 029: How to Write Realistic Fight Scenes
from The Kate and Abbie Show · host Kate and Abbie Emmons
Fight scenes are super fun to write, but how do you make them exciting AND realistic? How much description can you use without slowing down the pace of the fight? What makes Hollywood fight scenes feel unrealistic and sloppy? Today, authors Kate and Abbie are grappling with these tough questions using their own experience in martial arts as a guide. So whether you're wrestling with writing a tricky fight scene or you just want to know what makes a fictional brawl hold your attention, this podcast is for you. Want to support the show + get a shout-out? Visit https://www.patreon.com/thekateandabbieshow Like this episode? Give us a nice rating and tell us what you thought. Connect with Kate on Instagram (@lonehawkwriter) or her blog: https://www.heretocreateblog.com/ Connect with Abbie on Instagram (@makeyourstorymatter) or her blog: https://www.abbiee.com/
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Fight scenes are super fun to write, but how do you make them exciting AND realistic? How much description can you use without slowing down the pace of the fight? What makes Hollywood fight scenes feel unrealistic and sloppy? Today, authors Kate and Abbie are grappling with these tough questions using their own experience in martial arts as a guide. So whether you're wrestling with writing a tricky fight scene or you just want to know what makes a fictional brawl hold your attention, this podcast is for you. Want to support the show + get a shout-out? Visit https://www.patreon.com/thekateandabbieshow Like this episode? Give us a nice rating and tell us what you thought. Connect with Kate on Instagram (@lonehawkwriter) or her blog: https://www.heretocreateblog.com/ Connect with Abbie on Instagram (@makeyourstorymatter) or her blog: https://www.abbiee.com/
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