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Back to EpisodesEpisode 106 - How to write a scene's sequel, and plotting the novel's middle.
Published 2 years ago
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Jack Bickham says that scenes should be followed by sequels. Here are thoughts on how to write a sequel. Also, the middle of a novel--sometimes called the Great Swampy Middle--can be hard to plot. We'll discuss techniques on bulking up the middle of our story.
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