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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

Nov 29, 20223 min read

5 Best Practices for Paragraph Breaks in Fiction

Knowing when to put in a paragraph break is intuitive. But what about those pesky times that it just… isn't?

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

Sep 20, 20224 min read

5 Questions You Shouldn’t Be Asking Your Beta Readers

We’ve written about what we think should be in your beta reading questionnaire, but every author and every project is different...

Martha Chargot

Aug 16, 20224 min read

6 Writing Rules and When to Break Them

Much like the pirate code, writing rules are largely meant to be guidelines. Following them to the letter doesn’t make you a great writer...

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

Jul 26, 20224 min read

How to Incorporate Character Motivations Without Being Repetitive

Character motivations can be tricky to convey thoughtfully but clearly. Readers need reminders often enough...

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