Fighting

: Keep the pace fast by using short sentences and strong verbs. For example, instead of "He hit him hard," use "He pounded his chest".

: Instead of just listing moves, describe the physical sensations—the metallic taste of blood, the jar of a heavy blow, or the feeling of the ground when a character falls. FIGHTING

: Before the first blow, clarify why the characters are fighting. A fight where someone is just trying to escape feels different from one driven by revenge or a need to protect others. : Keep the pace fast by using short