THE SAGGY MIDDLE
The saggy middle plagues many novels, even published ones. My first self
edited draft was no exception. When a Literary Consultant read my one page
synopsis, her expert editorial eye spotted this immediately. When I received my
MS back from the editor, she commissioned to read my work, this aspect was
highlighted in far greater detail.
I’m not sure what causes this. Perhaps it’s because we’re all fired up
at the beginning and lose steam as our stories take shape. Maybe it’s down to
complacency, or impatience to get to the end. Whatever the reason it is
something we need to pay attention to.
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