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Pitch Wars Webinars: Avoiding the “Saggy Middle” with Editor Ashley Hearn

Tuesday, 16 January 2018  |  Posted by Brenda Drake

 

Pitch Wars Webinars presents . . .

Avoiding the “Saggy Middle” with Editor Ashley Hearn

Middles are the meat of your novel, but for many writers, wading through it is like slogging through the Swamp of Sadness. This webinar is perfect for anyone—pantsers and plotters alike—who has struggled with crafting a tightly-paced middle.

Using beat sheets and examples from popular books and cinema, Ashley will show you how to avoid the “saggy middle” by plotting your story in 4 acts, as opposed to the traditional “3 Act” structure.

All participants will be invited to submit to Page Street Publishing with personalized responses guaranteed!

The Details…

When: Tuesday, February 20

Time: 8:30 pm ET 

Cost: $25

Please note: Registration is limited to the first 50 participants.

THIS WEBINAR IS NOW CLOSED FOR LIVE ATTENDANCE

If you would like to purchase the recording for this webinar, please GO HERE and purchase the recording. It will be sent to all attendees and anyone who has purchased the recording within one week of the live webinar.

About Ashley Hearn…

Ashley Hearn is a Young Adult author and an Associate YA Editor at Page Street Publishing. Prior to Page Street, she worked as a sports producer and an Editorial Assistant at Entangled Publishing. She is drawn to high concept stories with a unique twist and an unforgettable voice, and she has a special affinity for stories that offer a strong sense of place and time. Currently, she’s on the lookout for inclusive stories and diverse voices in all YA genres.

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About Pitch Wars Webinars . . .

The Pitch Wars webinar series was developed to help writers at every stage of their careers. Mentors and industry experts will host webinars focused on pitching, publishing, developing craft, and more.

Pitch Wars is a contest where published/agented authors, editors, or industry interns choose one writer each, read their entire manuscript, and offer suggestions to shine it up for agents. The mentors work with their mentees for two months before an agent round. Learn more.

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