
21.18: Deconstructing the Three Act Structure
May 3, 2026 - 31:22
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Today, we’re taking on the idea of the “soggy middle” and why stories start to lose momentum—often because characters lack clear action, obstacles feel thin, or scenes repeat without meaningful change. We break down how...
21.13: Does The Middle Have To Be Soggy? is an episode from Writing Excuses by Brandon Sanderson, Mary Robinette Kowal, Dan Wells, and Howard Tayler. Today, we’re taking on the idea of the “soggy middle” and why stories start to lose moment...
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Published Mar 29, 2026, 24:50 long, audio available.