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Martha Chargot
Aug 30, 20224 min read
Overwriting? Here Are Some Strategies to Cut Word Count
My 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 Chargot
Jun 14, 20225 min read
A Peek into My Developmental Editing Process
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
Should 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 Chargot
Mar 30, 20213 min read
Change of Plans: How to Adapt Your Screenplay into a Novel
Do you ever feel stuck in your medium? You shouldn’t! It may not feel ideal to repurpose your story into a novel, but...
Martha Chargot
Mar 16, 20212 min read
What Not to Do When Writing Taboo
Authors and readers have an undying hunger to explore these subjects in books, film, and everyday conversation...
Martha Chargot
Nov 3, 20204 min read
Beginner’s Guide to Point of View: Singular v. Multiple POVs
While 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 Chargot
Oct 6, 20203 min read
Beginner’s Guide to Point of View: Omniscient v. Limited Narration
The choice between an omniscient narrator and a limited one is a question of how knowledgeable you want your narrator to be.
Martha Chargot
Sep 1, 20204 min read
Beginner’s Guide to Point of View: First, Second and Third Person
There are 3 considerations to make when choosing point of view. Today we’re discussing a narrator’s relationship to the lead character.
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