SWRT 24: Soggy Middle Problem

What is a soggy middle? And what kind of writers tend to have problems with it? Are you giving your middle the attention and care it deserves? And what makes a soggy middle after all? After some much needed middle shaming we all agree – do not tolerate a soggy middle!

Fooling Ourselves

  I explain how writers can fool themselves into thinking they’re writing in scene, when they’re really writing summary. It’s both simpler and trickier than you think. Ready to pull the wool from your eyes?   Have a comment? Want to share your...

Don’t Make the Reader Work

  I discuss the problem with leaving your story in your head. It makes the reader do some of your work for you. How do you know when you’ve left too much off the page? And what can you do about it?   Have a comment? Want to share your thoughts? Please...

Flash Tip: Nicey-nice

  In this week’s Flash Tip, Alida explains the role of Nice in our lives and in our fiction. Have thoughts on Nice? Minnesota or otherwise? In or out of fiction? Use the comments below or hop over to the Story Works Writers Facebook Group to share with all...

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