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Martha Chargot
Aug 24, 20215 min read
Write an Author Bio in 15 Minutes
Your author bio is something that can persuade a prospective reader to purchase your book and move it to the top of their TBR pile...
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...
Martha Chargot
Jun 22, 20213 min read
10 Questions You Should Have in Your Beta Reading Questionnaire
Combat the phenomena of vague beta reader responses by providing discussion questions that guide their reading and responses...
Martha Chargot
May 11, 20213 min read
How to Write Character Descriptions that Add to Reader Experience
Many authors create a long list of physical attributes crammed into one paragraph, but the reader experience is halted...
Martha Chargot
May 4, 20213 min read
Ramp Up Conflict to Ramp Up Reader Engagement
How does every story start? An inciting incident. An author lures you into a sense of normality and understanding of a world only long...
Martha Chargot
Apr 13, 20213 min read
How to Put Together a Team of Beta Readers
We suggest a group of at least three to five readers and no more than ten that have a variety of points of view on your novel...
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
Mar 2, 20212 min read
It’s Time to Put an End to the Passive Voice
There are very few times that passive voice works functionally in a novel. That’s why we’re here to help you correct your passive voice...
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