Our two-part Saggy Middle Cure masterclass highlights ways writers can overcome the usual pitfalls of the dreaded half-way point in a novel. Whether it’s the plot or writer's block causing you to run out of "oomph" at your story's saggy middle, Gemini Writer’s Studio has the cure. Tips include how to strengthen a story’s structure for optimal pacing, fun and innovative ways to keep the plot from falling flat, and techniques to fall back in love with your story.


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Presented by Romy Sommer


Romy Sommer is the author of seven contemporary romance novels published by HarperCollins London, and she has also indie-published a further eight books under her own name and a pseudonym. With her Hollywood romance novel, Not a Fairy Tale, Romy became the first South African to be nominated for the RWA Rita award in 2016. She is the author of two writing craft books, The Beginner’s Guide to Writing Romance and Character Wounding: Crafting Emotional Depth in Fiction.

As the founder and first chairperson of ROSA (Romance writers Organisation of South Africa), Romy discovered a passion for working with and growing aspiring writers which led to a new career as a writing coach and developmental editor. She pioneered writing courses for Savvy Authors, Now Novel, and RWA (Romance Writers of America) before joining Gemini Writer’s Studio.

Find out more about Romy and her books on www.romysommer.com

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