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Martha Chargot

Mar 15, 20223 min read

5 Things a Scene Needs for an Unputdownable Reader Experience

Finding success in writing for many is the torturous enjoyment and catharsis that the writing process brings. But publishing success is..

Martha Chargot

Mar 8, 20226 min read

Where You’re Getting Stuck Querying and What it Means

Querying is the worst, and rejection is a huge part of it. In fact, on average, querying authors will receive 100 rejections, but...

Martha Chargot

Mar 1, 20223 min read

What Can an Indie Editor Do for My Book?

We’re here to give you an overview of the kinds of outcomes you can expect when working with an independent editor...

Martha Chargot

Feb 22, 20225 min read

#PitMad is Dead! What Can I Do Now?

There have been several communities who have decided well before now that they’d like to host their own pitch event…

Martha Chargot

Feb 15, 20223 min read

Showing v. Telling: When Should Writers Summarize?

Everyone is always saying, “Show. Don’t tell.” But is that really always true?

Martha Chargot

Feb 8, 20226 min read

We’ve Answered Your Biggest Questions About Hiring an Indie Editor

Hiring an editor is a big commitment. So, you’re right to want to learn a lot before taking one on. We’re here to help.

Martha Chargot

Feb 1, 20223 min read

How Editors Come to Developmental Suggestions

Editing is a completely different skill set from writing, but is working with a developmental editor worth the cost? We'll let you decide.

Martha Chargot

Jan 25, 20228 min read

So, How Much Does Self-Publishing a Book Cost?

Like most things in life, you’re going to get farther if you have at least a little bit of money to put toward your self-publishing...