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How to Create Characters Readers Actually Care About

Posted on June 22, 2026June 22, 2026 By marthathurston

A great plot may get readers to open a book, but great characters are what keep them turning pages. Readers do not need every character to be perfect. In fact, they usually prefer the opposite. They want characters who feel real, make mistakes, want something badly, and have something to…

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What to Do When You Think Your Writing Isn’t Good Enough

Posted on June 16, 2026June 14, 2026 By marthathurston

Every writer has had the thought at some point: What if my writing just isn’t good enough? Maybe you reread a chapter and all you can see are awkward sentences. Maybe you compare your draft to a published book and feel like you will never measure up. Maybe you have…

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