Tiffany Yates Martin: Shoring up the Middle-of-the-Book Sag

Is there anything more thrilling for the creative soul than starting a shiny new story? That sexy little minx seduces you effortlessly, promising you a dazzling future, and in the heady flush of new love it feels as if this perfect communion between you will never end. And then comes the middle of the book. But when things get tough, that doesn’t mean the story isn’t worth fighting for. Figuring out the problem and propping up the sag can often add even more depth and dimension. When a manuscript loses its momentum, generally the issue is one of several culprits: · The plot has lost its cohesion · The characters aren’t progressing on their arcs · The story stakes have deflated · Tension and suspense have lagged This presentation and workshop will show authors how to spot what may be derailing their story, and specific, actionable ways to get things back on track.

Tiffany Yates Martin of FoxPrint Editorial has spent nearly thirty years as an editor in the publishing industry, working with major publishers and New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling and award-winning authors as well as indie and newer writers. She is the founder of FoxPrint Editorial and author of Intuitive Editing: A Creative and Practical Guide to Revising Your Writing. She is a regular contributor to writers’ outlets like Writer’s Digest, Jane Friedman, and Writer Unboxed, and a frequent presenter and keynote speaker for writers’ organizations around the country. Under her pen name, Phoebe Fox, she is the author of six novels. Visit her at www.foxprinteditorial.com.

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9:00 am – Zoom link will open for casual chat and networking
9:30–10:30 am Business Meeting
10:30–12:00 pm Workshop