Action Jackson

Action seems simple to write, but isn't always. You have to clearly convey what's happening, but in a way that keeps the story moving (which usually means minimal description during the fast-paced scenes), keeps the character growing, and keeps the reader invested in the story, but at the same time paces the narrative such that it matches the pace of the action being described.

There are tricks you can use. Writing an action scene using the most descriptive verbs you can think of can add interest and can help with pacing. The best action scenes start quick, and get quicker. They use an economy of words to get the reader's pace of reading in tune with the action, which in turn really involves the reader with the scene.

So here you are: write 200 words using full characterization and scenery, with as much tone and atmosphere as possible, but avoid adjectives for description.

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