Staying Motivated Through the Hard Middle of a Book

Presented by: Becki Willis | Christy J. Kendall | Marco Patitucci | Sam Severn | Vladi Avdi

Categories: Roundtable | Writing | Writing Tips

Becki Willis, Christy J. Kendall, Marco Patitucci, Sam Severn, and Vladi Avdi share encouragement and strategies for staying motivated during the long middle of a manuscript. They offer perspective, momentum, and practical support for writers in the thick of it.

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