Personally, I find it really cool when I don’t really understand a movie or story, but I am still entertained by it. I attribute this to rhythm–rhythm between words, paragraphs, scenes, and chapters. Without rhythm, narrative breaks down into a technical explanation. The rhythm is what hooks my subconscious, drawing it in with a hypnotic beat, coaxing it open so the full experience can be immersive and visceral. I believe this is much more evident in poetry than novels, and much more evident in music than in poetry, but in my opinion, it’s still an important part of writing a story.
Explore the Worlds Behind the Stories
Kent Wayne’s ideas about storytelling, power, and human nature appear throughout his fiction.
If you’re curious how those ideas appear inside the stories, start with the Unbound Realm.
If you’re still exploring, follow the ideas:
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