Martha Chargot
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...
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Martha Chargot
Jul 19, 20224 min read
10 Tips for Self-Editing Your Novel
Self-editing is hard. Trust me. As an editor, I know my most difficult work is when I’m turning an analytical eye back on my own work...
Martha Chargot
Jul 5, 20224 min read
Why You Should Be Thinking About Conventions of Your Genre
It’s so often said that it’s become a cliché: authors should be readers first. While not always true, there is a kernel of truth in the idea
Martha Chargot
Jun 14, 20225 min read
A Peek into My Developmental Editing Process
t’s good for you to know not just what you’ll receive but also what goes into that final product. For me, that usually means at least...
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 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.
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