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Why You Should Be Thinking About Conventions of Your Genre
It’s so often said that it’s become a cliché: authors should be readers first. While not always true, there is a kernel of truth in the idea
Martha Chargot
Jul 5, 20224 min read


The 5 Types of Writer’s Block and How to Overcome Them
Writer’s block is the number one complaint I hear about when working with an author as their book coach...
Martha Chargot
Apr 26, 20224 min read


6 Signs You Could Use a Book Coach
Extremely few books that are truly published independently start to finish. So, there’s no shame in deciding you want that help earlier...
Martha Chargot
Oct 26, 20213 min read


Building a Network of Support for Your Novel
There’s a reason writing a novel is on everyone’s bucket list: it’s really hard! If you’re going to make it to the end...
Martha Chargot
Jun 15, 20213 min read


Writer’s Block: Strategies to Keep Up Momentum When You Don’t Feel Inspired
Writing a book is damn hard. It’s a feat of endurance, but it’s a lot of problem solving too. Here are some ideas to help you reset...
Martha Chargot
May 25, 20213 min read


Pantsing v. Outlining and Why You Need Both
Pantsing and outlining are as divisive a topic among writers as whether or not to use the oxford comma. Most authors have strong natural...
Martha Chargot
Mar 9, 20213 min read
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