u/BookImpressive7038

Hello!

I’m currently outlining the second draft of my novel using Save The Cat Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody.

I’m really struggling with creating the middle part of my novel to be as impactful as the beginning and end. Once I break into ACT II, I feel as if the ‘Fun & Games’ section of it falls flat in intensity, conflict, etc.

I know what I want to do, or the vibe I’m going for. I have the ending so perfect. There are just so many friendships/characters to develop, endings to set up, and information to share that it feels impossible to do it all. I’m also just struggling to come up with ideas for minor conflict in the first place, or even just how to slowly develop relationships and characters over time.

Does anyone have any advice?