Martha ChargotNov 30, 20214 minThings You Can Do to Get More Out of Your #PitMad All of us are hoping for an industry like, but is there a way to have a great time at a pitch event without one? We think so. Here’s how...
Martha ChargotNov 2, 20214 minQuestions to Ask Yourself Before Writing a PrologueIncluding a prologue in your story is high-risk, high-reward. Some readers absolutely love them, but many readers won’t read them...
Martha ChargotOct 5, 20213 minTips to Write a Better Resolution for Your NovelThe importance of a novel’s resolution is how your readers feel once they walk away. Are they going to recommend your book to their friends?
Martha ChargotSep 28, 20214 minThe Essential Story Structure CheckpointsMaking sure you have the biggest scenes in the right places will give you a lot of leeway in reader experience...
Martha ChargotSep 21, 20213 minWhy 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 ChargotSep 14, 20213 minGreat Opening Lines to Get Readers on Board and the Pitfalls of EachBelieve it or not, hook writing is a sales technique. And it will help you bring readers on as well as agents and editors...
Martha ChargotSep 7, 20214 minTips to Write a Better Climax for Your NovelNo 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 ChargotAug 31, 20214 minGuide to Writing a Novel that Gets Great ReviewsNow more than ever, the review system has become democratized through the use of algorithms that promote book sales automatically...