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The Single Most Useful Editorial Technique I’ve Learned
I was resistant to it at first because it took me a lot of time I could spend toward digging into my edits. But once I committed, I've never
Martha Chargot
Dec 13, 20223 min read
Why 2022 May Be the Best Time to Self-Publish
Much like the rest of the economy, publishing is seeing a labor shortage that is kept quiet from the author community...
Martha Chargot
Jan 4, 20223 min read
Tips to Write a Better Rising Action for Your Novel
While the exposition sets expectations for readers, the rising action is where it really hits its stride—or falls on its face...
Martha Chargot
Aug 3, 20213 min read
The Pros and Cons of Publishing Traditionally
Publishing a book is hard! But there are different things that can be hard about each way, and you want to play to your strengths...
Martha Chargot
Jul 27, 20215 min read
Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Book Editor
One great way to make sure that you’re working with an editor who will meet your needs is by having an idea of what you want...
Martha Chargot
Jul 20, 20214 min read
Beginner’s Guide to Scene Writing: How to Write a Scene that Turns
Something about your characters and their circumstances must change before the end of a scene. If it does not, the scene falls flat...
Martha Chargot
Feb 23, 20213 min read
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