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Authorial EQ: How to Elicit an Emotional Reaction from Readers
Building a narrative with an emotional connection to its audience is about more than plot structure or having a twist in the final act...

Martha Chargot
May 16, 20233 min read


You’d Be Crazy to Pass Up a Sample Edit
What is a sample edit and why exactly should you get one? You’ll be missing out without it.

Martha Chargot
Feb 21, 20232 min read


What You’re Missing Out On When You Choose to Self-Edit
Many choose to self-edit. But before you make that choice for yourself, it’s good to know what exactly you’ll be missing out on...

Martha Chargot
Jan 17, 20233 min read


So, Your Dialogue Timing Sucks. Let’s Fix That.
So, if you clicked on this blog, I’m assuming this is a skill you suck at. No big deal. Here’s a few tips to help you improve.

Martha Chargot
Dec 27, 20224 min read


5 Ways a Developmental Edit Can Be an Investment in Your Authorial Career
As an author, you have two paths to publishing, and both require a ton of hard work by yourself as well as some luck and blind faith...

Martha Chargot
Sep 6, 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
Aug 9, 20223 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 26, 20224 min read


A Peek into My Developmental Editing Process
t’s good for you to know not just what you’ll receive but also what goes into that final product. For me, that usually means at least...

Martha Chargot
Jun 14, 20225 min read
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