5 Techniques To Tighten Your Story’s Sagging Middle

Writing a story can be a lot like a road trip: You’ll go to exciting new places, it’s always a good idea to have snacks — and you might get lost on the way. It’s easy for writers to wander in the wrong direction and pack on unnecessary details in the middle of a story. But if editors and readers lose interest in the middle, they’re not going to stick around until the story’s end. Here’s how to tighten…