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5 Reasons Why Your Plot Loses Steam
by Raquel Byrnes   
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List of reasons why your novel's plot sags in the middle and tips on how to fix them.

So you've written a novel, but something is not quite right. You have a spectacular beginning to your story; a combelling hook, riveting main characters, and a worrisome conflict. Great! Your ending is excellent with a twist...

The problem, you decide, is the stuff inbetween. The middle of your book is lacking something. There's no spark, no oomph.

Here are 5 tell-tale signs that your plot is losing steam...


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