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How to join this workshop
To join this workshop, make sure you’re enrolled in the Novel Sprint 2026 challenge through your Reedsy Studio account.
Once enrolled, you’ll get an email with the link to join the Novel Sprint community, where all workshops and writing sprints are hosted. If you've already enrolled and lost access to the link, please contact our customer success team.
Why this workshop matters
Many novels begin with excitement but lose momentum once the initial setup is over. The middle of a story is where writers are most likely to lose confidence, abandon their draft, or feel like they’ve written themselves into a corner.
This workshop is designed to help participants navigate Act 2 with confidence, maintain momentum, and keep their story moving toward a satisfying conclusion. The goal isn’t just to “survive the middle”, it’s to show writers how the middle can become the most rewarding part of the writing process.