Why your training scenes are boring

Nathan Bransford reminds us that training scenes work great in movies—but they usually suck in novels.

We fantasy and sci-fi editors have read our share of training montages, and let’s be honest: Most of them are about as stimulating as alphabetizing the spice rack. While movies dazzle with quick cuts, eye-popping effects, drool-worthy physiques, and astounding stunts, books tend to plod through the character’s every fumble and stumble.

Don’t get me wron…