Martha ChargotAug 30, 20224 minOverwriting? Here Are Some Strategies to Cut Word CountMy mind isn’t a naturally concise place. There’s a lot going on in there, and it all comes out on the page. I am always having to make cuts.
Martha ChargotJun 14, 20225 minA Peek into My Developmental Editing Processt’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 ChargotMar 22, 20224 minShould Pitch Parties Add Age Diversity Tags? 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 ChargotMar 30, 20213 minChange of Plans: How to Adapt Your Screenplay into a NovelDo you ever feel stuck in your medium? You shouldn’t! It may not feel ideal to repurpose your story into a novel, but...
Martha ChargotMar 16, 20212 minWhat Not to Do When Writing Taboo Authors and readers have an undying hunger to explore these subjects in books, film, and everyday conversation...
Martha ChargotNov 3, 20204 minBeginner’s Guide to Point of View: Singular v. Multiple POVsWhile you are choosing the point of view for your novel, it’s possible you’ll find that one narrator isn’t enough to build tension...
Martha ChargotOct 6, 20203 minBeginner’s Guide to Point of View: Omniscient v. Limited NarrationThe choice between an omniscient narrator and a limited one is a question of how knowledgeable you want your narrator to be.
Martha ChargotSep 1, 20204 minBeginner’s Guide to Point of View: First, Second and Third PersonThere are 3 considerations to make when choosing point of view. Today we’re discussing a narrator’s relationship to the lead character.