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Martha Chargot
Nov 2, 20214 min read
Questions to Ask Yourself Before Writing a Prologue
Including a prologue in your story is high-risk, high-reward. Some readers absolutely love them, but many readers won’t read them...
Martha Chargot
Oct 12, 20214 min read
What to Consider When Developing Your Editorial Strategy
It's likely you don’t know how to select the right editorial services for your story. Doing too much can be costly...
Martha Chargot
Sep 21, 20213 min read
Why Do Villains Get Monologues in the Third Act?
Why is it that so many antagonists get a long speech right before they no longer matter, and are readers totally bored by this dynamic?
Martha Chargot
Aug 24, 20215 min read
Write an Author Bio in 15 Minutes
Your author bio is something that can persuade a prospective reader to purchase your book and move it to the top of their TBR pile...
Martha Chargot
Jun 15, 20213 min read
Building a Network of Support for Your Novel
There’s a reason writing a novel is on everyone’s bucket list: it’s really hard! If you’re going to make it to the end...
Martha Chargot
May 18, 20214 min read
10 Tips to Write Character Actions with Clarity
Actions are the primary determiners that move a plot forward, and yet, as a fully physical experience, it can be difficult to articulate...
Martha Chargot
Apr 27, 20213 min read
Tips to Cut Costs on Your Self-Published Book
So you’ve either decided to self-publish or you’re considering it. Either way, it’s likely you’re also considering the costs involved...
Martha Chargot
Apr 20, 20214 min read
The Anatomy of a Great Paragraph
Working with a copyeditor is a great time to get an analysis of your work on a paragraph-by-paragraph level...
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