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WRITER’S TIP: AVOID SAGGING MIDDLE SYNDROME

By: Now Novel @nownovel

It’s no secret that middles are difficult. Many novels falter and fail at this stage, but you can do some things to ensure that this is not the case.

The second books of trilogies are prone to meandering while even longtime professional writers confess that they tend to lose steam in the middle of a book. It’s a time when both the excitement that propels you through the beginning stages of novel-writing and the sense of accomplishment that pushes you at the end seem very far away. The middle section of the book can feel like sitting in the doldrums waiting for a breath of air to move you in any direction at all. However, the tips below will help you stay focused through the difficult middle section of your novel.

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