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Martha Chargot
Feb 28, 20233 min read
5 Tips to Choose a Book Title the Algorithm Loves
one of the most powerful forces that acts as word of mouth is the algorithm. When people hear about a great book, they Google it...
Martha Chargot
Jan 17, 20233 min read
What You’re Missing Out On When You Choose to Self-Edit
Many choose to self-edit. But before you make that choice for yourself, it’s good to know what exactly you’ll be missing out on...
Martha Chargot
Oct 25, 20224 min read
Career or Hobby & Five Other Choices Writers Must Make
There are many trade-offs to being a career author. Whether or not they’re worth it is up to you to decide, but here are five to consider...
Martha Chargot
Sep 27, 20224 min read
5 Reasons You Should Be Considering Self-Publishing
It seems like choosing between traditional publishing and seeking your own path has become even more difficult in the last two years...
Martha Chargot
Aug 9, 20223 min read
Beta Readers v. Developmental Editor: Which is Right for You?
Drafting is usually done alone, but everything that comes after can be greatly benefitted from having a development team...
Martha Chargot
Aug 2, 20225 min read
What Authors Need to Know About the Simon & Schuster Acquisition
The Biden Administration is arguing in court as this blog is being published to argue that this merger would violate anti-trust laws...
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
May 3, 20223 min read
Why Authors Should Be Glad to See Manuscript Shrinkage During Editing
Authors can gain a lot from some shrinkage. There’s a reason why preferred manuscript lengths you’re seeing from agents are longer...
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