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Martha Chargot
Jan 24, 20233 min read
5 Things in a Developmental Edit You Won’t Get From a Critique Partner
Critique partners can do a lot to help you improve your manuscript! But they can’t do everything...
Martha Chargot
Jan 17, 20233 min read
What You’re Missing Out On When You Choose to Self-Edit
Many choose to self-edit. But before you make that choice for yourself, it’s good to know what exactly you’ll be missing out on...
Martha Chargot
Sep 20, 20224 min read
5 Questions You Shouldn’t Be Asking Your Beta Readers
We’ve written about what we think should be in your beta reading questionnaire, but every author and every project is different...
Martha Chargot
Aug 30, 20224 min read
Overwriting? Here Are Some Strategies to Cut Word Count
My mind isn’t a naturally concise place. There’s a lot going on in there, and it all comes out on the page. I am always having to make cuts.
Martha Chargot
Aug 9, 20223 min read
Beta Readers v. Developmental Editor: Which is Right for You?
Drafting is usually done alone, but everything that comes after can be greatly benefitted from having a development team...
Martha Chargot
Jul 26, 20224 min read
How to Incorporate Character Motivations Without Being Repetitive
Character motivations can be tricky to convey thoughtfully but clearly. Readers need reminders often enough...
Martha Chargot
Jul 12, 20224 min read
The Pros and Cons of Working with a Critique Partner
Critique partners are one of the oldest strategies for novel development. But before you assume it’s the right choice for you...
Martha Chargot
Jun 21, 20224 min read
Reasons I Like Offering a Beta Read Before a Big Editorial Project
There’s nothing wrong with knowing what you want and asking for it. But if you’re wanting an editor’s input...
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