The pulse of a story is the heartbeat that keeps readers moving. If the beat is too slow they drift away, if it’s too frantic they stumble. A good rhythm varies – a steady rhythm keeps the main line, a quick syncopation drops a twist, a sudden pause lets the weight settle. Think of it like a bass line in a track; the lowest notes are the foundation, and the higher, rapid ones build the excitement. A writer who masters that flow will hold people’s attention better than one who just rattles through plot points. It’s not about fame or spectacle, it’s about the quiet power of a well‑tuned narrative beat.