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Martha Chargot
Feb 1, 20223 min read
How Editors Come to Developmental Suggestions
Editing is a completely different skill set from writing, but is working with a developmental editor worth the cost? We'll let you decide.
Martha Chargot
Jan 25, 20228 min read
So, How Much Does Self-Publishing a Book Cost?
Like most things in life, you’re going to get farther if you have at least a little bit of money to put toward your self-publishing...
Martha Chargot
Jan 18, 20224 min read
How to Fix a Second Act that Drags Ass
Your second act should be something for readers to just get through. There are ways to write one that’s enticing...
Martha Chargot
Dec 28, 20215 min read
The 2022 Write with Purpose Challenge
We’d like to issue a new writing challenge. Each month, you’ve been assigned a scene to build out a more well-rounded narrative...
Martha Chargot
Dec 21, 20213 min read
Chapters v. Scenes: What’s the Difference and Why Should I Care?
Keep reading, and you might find something that fundamentally changes the way you think about writing...
Martha Chargot
Dec 14, 20214 min read
How to Write a Novel That’s Easier to Edit
Spending your writing time with editing in mind means spending less time editing AND ending up with a more polished product...
Martha Chargot
Nov 16, 20213 min read
Can You Get by Without a Developmental Editor?
There’s a lot of talk online that indie authors don’t need a developmental edit and traditional authors only waste money with it. And...
Martha Chargot
Nov 2, 20214 min read
Questions to Ask Yourself Before Writing a Prologue
Including a prologue in your story is high-risk, high-reward. Some readers absolutely love them, but many readers won’t read them...
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