October 20 – 23, 2022

Pasadena, CA

The Muddle in the Middle

If you’ve hit the dreaded middle of your novel, you’re facing the writing abyss that separates your great beginning from your amazing ending. To battle the muddle in the middle, Raymond Chandler once said: “Bring in a man with a gun.” What did he mean by that? And how can it work for you? Don’t fear your novel’s central abyss—bestselling and award-winning thriller author Hank Phillippi Ryan can help you get across. The middle of your novel doesn’t have to be a muddle. With tips, tricks, and practical advice, Hank will show you how to make it magic.