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In this video, we're looking at a simple yet powerful way to help get rid of that pesky muddled middle in your manuscript: introducing a misunderstanding....

Today, I want to share my sixth of eight techniques for tackling sagging middles in your manuscript: weaving emotionally charged action into your narrative....

Are you grappling with a narrative that’s lost its momentum, leaving you with that dreaded saggy middle? Today's video tackles this common challenge head-on....

My fourth tip for addressing saggy middles in your manuscript is to change what the readers see about your antagonist. Make 'em meaner and more menacing, or...

Hello, Jane K. Cleland here! In my third video about tackling those saggy middles of your manuscript, we're talking about the power of a change in setting. It...

Ever found yourself grappling with a sluggish second act? Betraying your protagonist might be the perfect way to get your story moving again! It's a potent...

In this video, we'll tackle my first tip to overcome a common struggle countless storytellers face: invigorating that crucial, yet often unwieldy, "saggy...

Are you questioning whether your novel's momentum is sagging—particularly in the middle, where things sometimes feel static? This video will help you untangle...

This video is the first in a series that will tackle an issue that many authors struggle with: saggy middles. We've all been there, haven't we? This video...