Martha Chargot
25 Common Crutch Words and Strategies to Overcome Them
They help you limp along the page, but they’re not doing you any favors. Each has their time and place, so I’m not suggesting you cut...
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Martha Chargot
May 24, 20223 min read
5 Reasons I Love Beta Reading for Debut Authors
Debut authors have access to stories and points of view that the world just hasn’t heard before...
Martha Chargot
May 17, 20223 min read
Should You Include Trigger Warnings in Your Book?
Figuring out if a still-somewhat-controversial publishing tactic is right for your readers can be complicated...
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...
Martha Chargot
Mar 29, 20225 min read
The Reasons Why Querying is So Much Harder Right Now
Just a few days ago, I watched an interesting video by Alexa Donne, who I respect very much, on the rise of publishing scams right now...
Martha Chargot
Mar 22, 20224 min read
Should Pitch Parties Add Age Diversity Tags?
Why do I find so little competition in characters of advanced age, and should we be doing something about it? I would like to think yes...
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...
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