Wandering Middles: How to Repair a Story That’s Losing Momentum

When a story starts to drift, it often happens in the middle. Alan Elliott, Dianne McCartney, J.J. Renek, Ley Esses, Mark Jones, and T.K. Sheffield tackle common problems that cause middles to stall. This session offers plotting and revision strategies for both planners and intuitive writers who want to restore focus, tension, and forward motion.

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