The Biggest Fight Scene Mistakes Writers Make with Carla Hoch
Carla Hoch explains that one of the most common mistakes writers make with fight scenes is overwriting—adding too much detail, technical jargon, or unnecessary explanation. She notes that writers often overcompensate when covering subjects they’re less familiar with, trying to prove expertise instead of focusing on story. Her advice is to prioritize clarity, emotion, and character stakes over technical specifics. Specialized terminology should only be used when it feels organic to the scene and readers can still follow the action without understanding every term. Ultimately, a fight scene should serve the story, not showcase research. ____________________________________________________________________ ✍️ BECOME A MEMBER: https://www.writingmastery.com/academ... 💡FREE WEEKLY WRITING TIPS & TOOLS: https://www.writingmastery.com/newsle... 🔗 CONNECT WITH US ONLINE: ◦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/writing_mastery?utm_sou... ◦ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writingmast... ◦ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writingmaste... #WritingTips #FictionWriting #StoryStructure #Writing #savethecat #writingcommunity
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