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Writer Unleashed · August 25 · 12 min

290. Why Your Messy Middle Isn't the Problem

Is the middle of your story really the problem, or is something else going on? If you've ever stared at word forty thousand wondering how you lost your way, you're in the right place. In this episode, I'm sharing why the muddy, messy middle usually isn't where the real trouble starts. It's just where it becomes impossible to ignore. You'll learn the difference between chronicling events and building a story, plus a simple three-chapter exercise you can use right now to see where your story's breakdown is really happening. If your middle feels stuck in the murk, this episode will show you exactly where to look. SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW If this episode helped, subscribe wherever you listen and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Every review helps another writer finish their story. Thanks for tuning in to Writer Unleashed!

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Is the middle of your story really the problem, or is something else going on?

If you've ever stared at word forty thousand wondering how you lost your way, you're in the right place. In this episode, I'm sharing why the muddy, messy middle usually isn't where the real trouble starts. It's just where it becomes impossible to ignore.

You'll learn the difference between chronicling events and building a story, plus a simple three-chapter exercise you can use right now to see where your story's breakdown is really happening. 

If your middle feels stuck in the murk, this episode will show you exactly where to look.




SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW

If this episode helped, subscribe wherever you listen and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Every review helps another writer finish their story. Thanks for tuning in to Writer Unleashed!


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