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Dear FYSA,

I am about 60 percent through my novel, and I find myself struggling a little. I know how to map out the last 20 percent or so, but I seem to be at a loss at how to connect where I am to where I am going. Looking for a 20 percent bridge—any tips?

Signed,

Running on Fumes

Dear Fumey,

First of all, whoa whoa. Is this an algorithm? I crushed a D average in Honors Calculus (yes, yes, I am made of dichotomies), and I start sweating when I think I

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