How to Fix the Saggy Middle and Keep Suspense Tight

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:

What Makes a Novel Literary

What Makes a Novel Literary

Bonnie Kistler and Mary Adams Belk dig into what truly defines a literary novel. They explore voice, character complexity, and emotional depth, and talk about the creative choices that separate literary fiction from more plot driven work. This session is ideal for...