Join Now

How to Fix the Saggy Middle and Keep Suspense Tight

Presented by: Baron R. Birtcher | Martha Reed | Sharon Marchisello
Categories: Engagement | Mystery | Technique

Baron R. Birtcher, Martha Reed, and Sharon Marchisello break down what makes a suspense novel impossible to put down. They share practical strategies for tightening pacing, fixing the dreaded saggy middle, and sustaining tension across an entire book. Learn how to keep readers emotionally invested, intellectually engaged, and eager to turn the page through every twist and reveal.

To access this content, please sign up as a member.

Check out these other resources:

The Relationships That Shape a Writing Career

The Relationships That Shape a Writing Career

, ,

Avram Lavinsky, Kim Black, Les Edgerton, Lynn Chandler Willis, Sam Severn, and Steven Hutson explore how writers can build and sustain meaningful mentorships and professional networks. They share practical strategies for finding mentors, forming authentic connections,...

How Dialogue Shapes Plot and Character

How Dialogue Shapes Plot and Character

, ,

Dialogue shapes how readers experience character and story. David Walker, Deborah Shlian, Joseph Terrell, Philip Cioffari, and Tom Collins examine how dialogue drives plot, reveals motivation, and creates narrative rhythm in the modern novel. This session focuses on...