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Martha Chargot

Oct 19, 20214 min read

What You Need to Know to Write a Catchy Book Title

There’s a lot riding on a title, and there’s a lot to think about while you’re considering it. Don’t get caught with something less...

Martha Chargot

Sep 21, 20213 min read

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

Jul 13, 20214 min read

Have you considered writing a book? For many it’s on a bucket list. But the expansion of self-publishing has made it easier...

Martha Chargot

Mar 23, 20215 min read

Your dialogue punctuation is likely to be cleaned by your proofreader, but these changes can really bring an editor into the weeds...

Martha Chargot

Nov 24, 20203 min read

One of my friends working for a big 5 publishing house said that one of the most heartbreaking reasons she frequently rejects manuscripts...