Martha Chargot
How to Fix a Second Act that Drags Ass
Your second act should be something for readers to just get through. There are ways to write one that’s enticing...
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Martha Chargot
Dec 28, 20215 min read
The 2022 Write with Purpose Challenge
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 14, 20214 min read
How to Write a Novel That’s Easier to Edit
Spending your writing time with editing in mind means spending less time editing AND ending up with a more polished product...
Martha Chargot
Sep 28, 20214 min read
The Essential Story Structure Checkpoints
Making sure you have the biggest scenes in the right places will give you a lot of leeway in reader experience...
Martha Chargot
Sep 21, 20213 min read
Why Do Villains Get Monologues in the Third Act?
Why is it that so many antagonists get a long speech right before they no longer matter, and are readers totally bored by this dynamic?
Martha Chargot
Sep 7, 20214 min read
Tips to Write a Better Climax for Your Novel
No pressure. It’s just literally the peak of your story. The good news is there are a good few ways to break down how to make it better...
Martha Chargot
Aug 31, 20214 min read
Guide to Writing a Novel that Gets Great Reviews
Now more than ever, the review system has become democratized through the use of algorithms that promote book sales automatically...
Martha Chargot
Aug 3, 20213 min read
Tips to Write a Better Rising Action for Your Novel
While the exposition sets expectations for readers, the rising action is where it really hits its stride—or falls on its face...
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