So I've run into a problem where my novel is almost ready to submit. I'm pleased with the begining, the ending leaves me feeling satisfied, and for the most part, the middle seems to be doing its job.
Except a couple chapters right at the end. A new antagonist has been introduced, one the MC doesn't trust, but has so far been helpful. They've been running through a lot of mission based stuff, so most of it has been fast paced action, and now they're on vacation.
Part of the problem seems to be that my MC goes from dealing with monsters and worldly problems to dealing with a bout of jealousy and things that don't mean a lot in terms of the rebellion.
I'd cut the scene, but it sets up the ending. It sets up a betrayal, and gives the MC a chance to breathe. But she's not actively achieving her own goals, simply the goals her team has set out for her.
It feels out of place in the novel. Have you ever had sections like this, where it feels necessary, but something about the scene isn't pulling its weight? How did you deal with it? (I've considering trying the "kill two birds with one stone" method, and introducing another element in the scene to get the urgency going again.)
Just curious to see how you guys have approached it or dealt with similar problems.
Except a couple chapters right at the end. A new antagonist has been introduced, one the MC doesn't trust, but has so far been helpful. They've been running through a lot of mission based stuff, so most of it has been fast paced action, and now they're on vacation.
Part of the problem seems to be that my MC goes from dealing with monsters and worldly problems to dealing with a bout of jealousy and things that don't mean a lot in terms of the rebellion.
I'd cut the scene, but it sets up the ending. It sets up a betrayal, and gives the MC a chance to breathe. But she's not actively achieving her own goals, simply the goals her team has set out for her.
It feels out of place in the novel. Have you ever had sections like this, where it feels necessary, but something about the scene isn't pulling its weight? How did you deal with it? (I've considering trying the "kill two birds with one stone" method, and introducing another element in the scene to get the urgency going again.)
Just curious to see how you guys have approached it or dealt with similar problems.
