Charlie March

Literary Editor and Writer

Charlie March is a literary editor and writer based in Edinburgh. In 2022, Charlie founded The Plottery, working with editors, beginner writers, and other coaches with the goal of helping anyone to write a book worth reading and raving about. Charlie has created 3 intuitive courses that cover mastering the art of prose, perfecting outlining, and building confidence. She also has created helpful resources for writers including templates and extensive e-books covering writing theory, world building, and character development. Charlie also published her first book Finish Your First Novel: A No-Bull Guide to Actually Completing Your First Draft in 2023 under her previous pen name, Char Anna. She's the host of The Plotcast, and shares additional tips and insights on her YouTube channel The Plottery. She has a BA in Filmmaking & Screenwriting and an MA in Creative Writing.

Education

BA, Filmmaking & Screenwriting, University of the West of Scotland
MA, Creative Writing, Edinburgh Napier University

Professional Achievements

Published a writing guide in 2023, Finish Your First Novel: A No-Bull Guide to Actually Completing Your First Draft, under the previous pen name Char Anna
Featured speaker at Spark to Story Summit in 2025
Featured partner at Novlr, the workspace for creative writers
Coached hundreds of writers through workshops, online programs, and writing courses

Favorite Piece of Advice

Start before you’re ready. Your story already exists in its full glory in your deep subconscious, and it’s your job as a writer to open yourself to exploration, trust yourself, and let the truth come out onto the page.

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Co-authored Articles (8)

60+ Book Tropes by Genre, with Examples

Everything you need to know about literature’s leading themesBook tropes. You’ve probably heard about them, but what exactly are they? Book tropes are recurring themes, plot devices, or character archetypes in fictio...

How to

Write a Novel

Writing a novel takes time and effort, but the process can be a very rewarding experience. Start by taking the time to flesh out your plot and characters, then commit yourself to a consistent writing process. Once you’...

"Chaotic Good" Explained, with 16 Popular Examples

Learn all about this D&D alignment & how to use it yourself What characteristics define a chaotic good character—and what’s a good example of a chaotic good character, anyway? We’ve got the answers! Basically, chao...

What’s the Difference Between Novels and Books?

Take a peek beyond their covers to see what sets books and novels apart As you’re strolling through the library, an interesting book catches your eye. When you inspect the shiny cover, you see “A novel” printed und...

How to

Analyze Tone in Literature

In literature, tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject, characters or events of a story. Understanding the tone of a literary work can help you become a better reader. You may also need to analyze the to...

Book Title Generator

Generate unique and compelling titles for your novel, short story, or non-fiction workWhen presented with unending options for their next read, most people find themselves judging a book not just by its cover but also by...

Dramatic Irony: Meaning & Examples

Learn how to understand, identify, and use dramatic irony in storytellingDramatic irony is one of the most common literary devices—but what is it, exactly? The simplest explanation is that dramatic irony is when an aud...

9 Major Literary Elements Explained: Meaning and Examples

Learn the essential components of a story and how to identify themWhen it comes time to write or analyze a narrative work, you’ll want to know about literary elements. These are the essential components of any story—...