Writing Tip: Why is the middle of a novel always so difficult to write?

Ug, right? Ug ug ug.

Jus keep pressing forward. Even five minutes a day

I find the middle challenging because it is essential to move the story forward as you maintain the Ooomph you established in the opening; all the while laying the groundwork for the ending.

Also, if you are still working your first draft, you may have an idea of how the book will…