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Martha Chargot
Feb 2, 20213 min read
Correcting Commonly Misused Words and Phrases
There are some things you correct over and over again, and they never learn. This seems to be the case for me when I correct homonyms ...
Martha Chargot
Jan 26, 20214 min read
Beginner’s Guide to Scene Writing: Ways to Fix a Flat Scene
Have you ever read one of your scenes and felt… just… totally uninterested? It’s likely your scene is falling flat. Don’t worry...
Martha Chargot
Jan 19, 20213 min read
How to Write A Cliffhanger Scene
High-drama moments without being a cliffhanger. A good cliffhanger is relatively simple once you understand the formula...
Martha Chargot
Jan 12, 20212 min read
Writing Emotions for Reader Engagement
Readers love books that take them on a ride. They want something spectacular and relatable. Connecting with readers through emotional...
Martha Chargot
Jan 5, 20213 min read
2021 Read Like a Writer Challenge
The best education for writers will always be reading. So, I put together a reading challenge to inspire your best writing yet...
Martha Chargot
Dec 29, 20203 min read
The Beginner’s Guide to Scene Writing: Scene Structure
...some basics about what a scene is trying to accomplish and what a scene needs in order to feel complete...
Martha Chargot
Dec 15, 20203 min read
Signs It’s Time for a New Book Editor
I’ve put together a list of red flags directly relating to the special relationship between an author and their editor...
Martha Chargot
Dec 8, 20205 min read
10 Archetypal Characters and How to Modernize Them
An archetype is basically an element of literature that has appeared over and over again since the dawn of storytelling...
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