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Martha Chargot

Jan 24, 20233 min read

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...

Martha Chargot

Jul 19, 20224 min read

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

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

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

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

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

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

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