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Martha Chargot

Aug 16, 20224 min read

6 Writing Rules and When to Break Them

Much like the pirate code, writing rules are largely meant to be guidelines. Following them to the letter doesn’t make you a great writer...

Martha Chargot

Jul 26, 20224 min read

Character motivations can be tricky to convey thoughtfully but clearly. Readers need reminders often enough...

Martha Chargot

Jun 14, 20225 min read

t’s good for you to know not just what you’ll receive but also what goes into that final product. For me, that usually means at least...

Martha Chargot

Mar 22, 20224 min read

Why do I find so little competition in characters of advanced age, and should we be doing something about it? I would like to think yes...

Martha Chargot

Feb 15, 20223 min read

Everyone is always saying, “Show. Don’t tell.” But is that really always true?

Martha Chargot

Dec 28, 20215 min read

We’d like to issue a new writing challenge. Each month, you’ve been assigned a scene to build out a more well-rounded narrative...

Martha Chargot

Dec 21, 20213 min read

Keep reading, and you might find something that fundamentally changes the way you think about writing...

Martha Chargot

Oct 19, 20214 min read

There’s a lot riding on a title, and there’s a lot to think about while you’re considering it. Don’t get caught with something less...