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The Middle of Your Book: Pushing the Story Forward When It Starts to Stall

Presented by: Clay Stafford | Joyce Carol Oates
Categories: Plot

A strong middle keeps tension alive and pushes the story toward its conclusion. In a lively Q&A, Clay Stafford and Joyce Carol Oates discuss how to sustain narrative drive through the heart of a manuscript. This session explores ways to keep scenes purposeful, stakes active, and readers invested all the way to the end.

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