Skip to content
Martha L. Thurston
Martha L. Thurston
Martha L. Thurston
  • Home
  • Newsletter
Martha L. Thurston

Tag: writing books

Writing yellow crumpled papers

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…

Read more
Writing person reading book on brown and beige textile

10 Ways to Make Your Opening Chapter More Compelling

Posted on June 15, 2026June 14, 2026 By marthathurston

Your opening chapter has one major job: make the reader want to turn the page. It does not have to explain everything. It does not have to introduce every character, every backstory detail, or every piece of worldbuilding. In fact, trying to do too much too soon can slow the…

Read more

Behind the Scenes: How I created my last book

Posted on June 10, 2026June 10, 2026 By marthathurston

My last book was a labor of learning. For many of you who may have followed my original blog (and I’ll have to see if I can find my back up posts somewhere, although I’m not holding my breath), you will remember that I was learning to write romance. Romance…

Read more

Recent Posts

  • Stealing Home Launch Date Set
  • What to Do When You Think Your Writing Isn’t Good Enough
  • 10 Ways to Make Your Opening Chapter More Compelling
  • How to Write a Paranormal Romance Readers Will Love
  • Behind the Scenes: How I created my last book

Recent Comments

No comments to show.

Archives

  • June 2026

Categories

  • Behind the Scenes
  • New Releases
  • Uncategorized
  • Writing
©2026 Martha L. Thurston | WordPress Theme by SuperbThemes