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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

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

Nov 1, 20223 min read

When Should an Author Be Thinking of Their Readers?

Books are a collaboration with agents, editors, publishers, and book sellers. But most of all, you're collaborating with readers...

Martha Chargot

Oct 11, 20223 min read

Pros and Cons of Self-Editing Your Novel

Here are a few things to look out for and others to get excited about if you're thinking about DIYing your novel's edit...

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 30, 20224 min read

Overwriting? Here Are Some Strategies to Cut Word Count

My mind isn’t a naturally concise place. There’s a lot going on in there, and it all comes out on the page. I am always having to make cuts.

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 12, 20224 min read

The Pros and Cons of Working with a Critique Partner

Critique partners are one of the oldest strategies for novel development. But before you assume it’s the right choice for you...