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Martha Chargot

Nov 30, 20214 min read

Things 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 Chargot

Nov 2, 20214 min read

Questions to Ask Yourself Before Writing a Prologue

Including a prologue in your story is high-risk, high-reward. Some readers absolutely love them, but many readers won’t read them...

Martha Chargot

Oct 5, 20213 min read

Tips to Write a Better Resolution for Your Novel

The 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 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 14, 20213 min read

Great Opening Lines to Get Readers on Board and the Pitfalls of Each

Believe it or not, hook writing is a sales technique. And it will help you bring readers on as well as agents and editors...

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...