How to Get Through the Sagging Middle of Your Book

Middles suck. Middles are hard. Is the middle of your book sagging? A muddled mess? Let's talk about the middle of your book. I'm sharing what you need in the middle, beats to follow, things to consider for an engaging read... and how you can use these things both for drafting and in revision. Much like the middle, it's a big muddle of discussion. Time stamps below to help you navigate. +TIMESTAMPS+ 01:17 Fun & Games/Promise of the Premise beat w/ examples 04:05 Pacing in the middle/book structure 05:37 A series of unfortunate events (conflict & obstacles) 08:04 Asking & answering questions 10:31 The key ingredients of your middle 12:35 Your book is a rollercoaster ride 15:39 Dramatizing vs. narration 19:21 Practical revision tips for the middle +BOOKS MENTIONED+ The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins The Eyre Affair/Thursday Next series by Jasper Fforde +RELATED VIDEOS+ How to write a page-turner: https://youtu.be/_qL16mKLJP8 Dramatization vs. narration: https://youtu.be/RiA6t7MOYVs Support NovelTea Show on Patreon! We're launching a podcast, with your support. https://www.patreon.com/novelteashow Add THE STARS WE STEAL (Jane Austen + The Bachelor, in space) on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40950392-the-stars-we-steal Purchase signed copies of Brightly Burning from The Ripped Bodice! http://www.therippedbodicela.com/product/brightly-burning-alexa-donne-signed Buy BRIGHTLY BURNING from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): https://www.bookdepository.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/9781785659423 Buy BRIGHTLY BURNING on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/dp/1328948935/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1500334638&sr=1-1 Get Brightly Burning on Audible.com! https://www.audible.com/pd/Brightly-Burning-Audiobook/B07H41CPVC?asin=B07H41CPVC&source_code=AUDOR2220912189OII Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35065031-brightly-burning Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexadonne Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexadonne/ Newsletter Sign-Up: http://alexadonne.com/newsletter/ Website: http://alexadonne.com/ Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/alexadonne