333: The Five Places Every Novel Loses Momentum

Send us Fan Mail Ever feel like your novel starts strong... but somewhere along the way, it just loses steam? You're not alone. In this episode of the Christian Indie Writers Podcast, we're breaking down the five places every novel loses momentum—and, more importantly, how to fix them. From the dreaded sagging middle to slow openings, wandering first acts, and endings that overstay their welcome, we'll show you how to identify the most common pacing problems and keep readers turning pages until the very end. Whether you're outlining your first novel, revising your latest manuscript, or trying to figure out why beta readers are putting your book down, this episode is packed with practical, actionable advice you can apply immediately.