Behind the Ink: A Glimpse into the Mind of Author Marta Camara

This session is exclusively for attendees of the Inkwell Retreat. As a fiction writer, Marta will share her inspiring journey, offering a glimpse into the challenges she faced in crafting her career and the perseverance that led to her success. Drawing from her experiences in building compelling narratives, she will highlight her creative process and the lessons she learned during more than ten years of pursuit. Through her story, she aims to motivate us in our own creative endeavors, demonstrating how dedication, resilience, and a passion for storytelling can transform challenges into opportunities for growth. Her journey serves as a powerful reminder of the potential within each of us to create meaningful and impactful work.
Marta Camara, also known by her pen name Constanza Chesnott, is a Spanish author with Penguin Random House, celebrated for over a decade of compelling novels that captivate readers across languages. Her works, translated into English, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese, bring her storytelling to diverse audiences worldwide. In addition to novels, Marta has written limited series adaptations, original screenplays, and specialized adaptations of Chinese series for foreign markets. With over 20 years as an experienced copyright lawyer, she bridges the creative and legal fields with expertise.
In September 2024, Marta participated as a writer and script supervisor in the renowned 48-Hour Film Challenge in Shanghai, where her team’s short film True Artist earned seven nominations. Marta’s passion for culture and exploration is matched by her international life experience—having lived in Taipei, Singapore, the United States, France, Germany, Italy, Ecuador, Spain, and China. She is fluent in English, Spanish, Italian, French, and Chinese, embodying a truly global perspective.