Are you writing the middle of your book and worried it might bore your readers or even make them stop reading? You want your book to be unputdownable from beginning to end, right? You want the middle section to be juicy, conflict-ridden, and full of twists and turns that keep your reader up past their bedtime.
However, there are five deadly mistakes that some writers make that can ruin your story’s readability and make your readers weary enough to put your book down—and never pick it back up. I’ve experienced this, and so have many readers I’ve talked to. So, how can you avoid these “mushy middle” mistakes and make your readers literally addicted to your story?
That’s what this video is all about. We’re going to break down the 5 mistakes that writers make with the middle or Act Two of their story—and how to fix them.
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In my character-driven three-act story structure, we call it the “pre-midpoint reactionary hero.” If you mess this part up, it can make your reader lose interest, put your book down, and possibly NEVER pick it up again.
That’s why, in this live training, we’re going to explore:
- How to make the second act of your book unputdownable
- Leveraging curiosity and reward to literally addict your readers to the story
- Keeping your character goals organized with motivation checkpoints
- Conflict ideas to add twists and turns to your plot without distracting from the main goal
We’re diving into all of this and more in the training. Click the link below to watch the replay. When you sign up to watch this training, you’ll unlock all my previous live trainings—over 30 hours of in-depth teachings on writing, character creation, editing, publishing, and so much more.
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My name is Abbie Emmons I teach writers how to make their stories matter by harnessing the power and psychology of storytelling, transforming their ideas into a masterpiece, and creating a lifestyle that makes their author dreams come true.
Story isn’t about “what happens” — it’s about how what happens affects and transforms the characters. I believe that there is an exact science (a recipe, if you will) behind a perfect story. And if you know what ingredients you need, you can create your own perfect story with ease and confidence. That’s what we talk about every week on this channel – and if it’s something you’re into, be sure to subscribe and join this community!
