Rules For Fight Scenes
How to Make an Impact on Your Readers
The further away from your character’s head and torso a body part is, the less vital it becomes for your character to survive a fight.
A non-impaired fighter will only lose sight of an opponent for a second or two when spinning during an attack.
If your character uses magic, they probably will have magical weapons, depending on how the history of magic has been introduced into your world.
If your character is vomiting blood, they are dying.
Your fight scene is shaped by your character, what’s at stake, and the emotional energy in the air during the attack.
Determine the size of your fight before you choreograph the scene. Is it one on one? Close combat or large scale like an army?
Does your character stand to lose their life, freedom, or valor in this fight?
Why is your character fighting? Are they frightened? Do they want revenge? Is it out of honor? The outcome should shift the plotline.
Pacing is crucial. The fight should be chaotic, urgent, and intense.
Don’t be afraid to mix shorter sentences with brief pauses for breath, pain, and well-thought-out strategy.
Use vivid words and describe the scene with your senses.
Remember that your setting determines how your fight will play out.
Let the fight happen naturally. Don’t force the choreography. Write it so it feels real and not staged.
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