Ah, the dreaded middle. Every writer knows it well. It’s that sinking feeling you get when you hit the midpoint of your book and everything suddenly feels impossible. When the excitement that propelled you through the beginning has vanished and the end feels like a distant dream. Take heart. At least you are not alone. If the start of a novel is a love affair, and the end is a victory march, then the middle is the grind—the part where the honeymoon is over, and it’s time to dig in and do whatever you can to stay on track. Plus, I have some great news for you. As part of…