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Martha Chargot
May 31, 20224 min read
5 More Questions You Should Be Asking Before Hiring an Indie Editor
When you’re working with an editor, you’re paying someone for the opportunity to read your novel before it hits the shelves...
Martha Chargot
May 24, 20223 min read
5 Reasons I Love Beta Reading for Debut Authors
Debut authors have access to stories and points of view that the world just hasn’t heard before...
Martha Chargot
May 17, 20223 min read
Should You Include Trigger Warnings in Your Book?
Figuring out if a still-somewhat-controversial publishing tactic is right for your readers can be complicated...
Martha Chargot
May 3, 20223 min read
Why Authors Should Be Glad to See Manuscript Shrinkage During Editing
Authors can gain a lot from some shrinkage. There’s a reason why preferred manuscript lengths you’re seeing from agents are longer...
Martha Chargot
Apr 26, 20224 min read
The 5 Types of Writer’s Block and How to Overcome Them
Writer’s block is the number one complaint I hear about when working with an author as their book coach...
Martha Chargot
Apr 19, 20223 min read
Sample Twitter Pitches for Popular Novels
Writing a pitch for a Twitter pitch party can feel paralyzingly important. You have a lot of information to convey in a small space...
Martha Chargot
Apr 5, 20225 min read
Beginner’s Guide to Query Letters: The 8 Essentials of Your Initial Pitch
Just like your first page, this needs to hook an agent to want to learn more about your story. In this case, that means having the data...
Martha Chargot
Mar 29, 20225 min read
The Reasons Why Querying is So Much Harder Right Now
Just a few days ago, I watched an interesting video by Alexa Donne, who I respect very much, on the rise of publishing scams right now...
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