Slogging Through the Muddle in the Middle of Your Manuscript

Having problems getting from Point B to Point C in your novel? You’re not alone. Why do so many plots bog down in the middle of the story? Here are a few reasons:

Problem: You’ve lost sight of your character’s goal.

Solution: Revisit your character’s goal and make sure your focus is on that and you’re still headed in the right direction.

Problem: You gave away the whole story in the first third of the book.

Solution: Break up backstory, feed it in slowly to add interest and drama.

Problem: Your st...