The 3 Act Structure: Writing an Engaging Middle

The second act can be challenging for writers for so many reasons. It's the longest act in a novel, and it's where you need to create a cohesive plot and sustain it. In this video, we'll look at the qualities of act 2 across all different elements of a story, as well as some tips for how to conquer it.

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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
0:55 - Qualities of act 2
1:49 - Character
4:30 - Plot and structure
6:28 - Story
7:08 - Writing tips

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