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Martha Chargot
Oct 27, 20203 min read
How to Frighten Readers with Your Spooky Story
This time of year, I often find myself in consideration of putting together a scary story to break out at our annual family bonfire...
Martha Chargot
Oct 20, 20204 min read
November is Coming… Should You NaNoWriMo?
We’re growing very close to the biggest writing event of the year: National Novel Writing Month. This kind of race has all the elements of a
Martha Chargot
Oct 13, 20203 min read
Strategies to Build a Realistic Setting for Your Novel
Readers don’t want a block of text listing characteristics of the room they’re in. They want to feel like they're sitting in it themselves.
Martha Chargot
Oct 6, 20203 min read
Beginner’s Guide to Point of View: Omniscient v. Limited Narration
The choice between an omniscient narrator and a limited one is a question of how knowledgeable you want your narrator to be.
Martha Chargot
Sep 29, 20202 min read
Simplify Your Copy Edit with a Novel Style Guide
At some point, someone is going to have to make an effort to create consistency of style throughout your entire novel. It may sound simple,
Martha Chargot
Sep 22, 20204 min read
What to Expect When You’re Expecting an Editorial Letter
So, you’ve hired an editor to read your manuscript. We all know an editorial letter is a big list of changes your editor wants to make...
Martha Chargot
Sep 15, 20203 min read
Eliminate Reader Confusion by Overcoming Authorial Bias
Have you ever had to read the same page of a book over and over again, and you still aren’t sure what happened? That's authorial bias.
Martha Chargot
Sep 8, 20204 min read
Why Hire an Editor When You’re Self-Publishing?
So, you’ve decided to take advantage of the democratization of literature. Congratulations! Maybe you’ve been turned down or ghosted by a...
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