Welcome to MartyChan.com

Award-winning author, playwright, and professional liar since 1988.

Want to learn more about author and playwright Marty Chan? Read excerpts from his middle grade and young adult novels or peek at the upcoming events Marty will be attending. Want to be an author? Check out his writing tips. Want to book his funny school presentations or inspiring writing workshops and school residencies? Contact Marty Chan today!

Featured Books by Marty Chan

The Ehrich Weisz Chronicles: Metamorphosis

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Marty’s Writing Tips

When you describe a character, aim for 3 specific details to help form an image in the reader’s mind.

The five senses make settings come to life. Describe what we see, hear, feel, smell and taste.

If you want readers to keep turning the page, throw your characters into the deep end of trouble and make it hard for them to get out of that deep end.

Treat your story like a video game. It’s far more exciting when your character does something.

Good writers read as much as they can.

Looking for more writing tips? Visit Marty’s Tips page for writing tips, prompt ideas and more – specifically created for kids from Kindergarten, teens up to Grade 12, and teachers too!

Book Marty Chan

Want to kick-start your students’ reading habits? Need to motivate a reluctant writer? Looking for a keynote or professional development session for your colleagues? Marty Chan offers a variety of engaging sessions that will have you laughing and learning.

With over a quarter of a century of experience as a full-time writer, Marty breaks down the mystique of creative writing into practical ideas you can adopt and apply immediately.