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10 Tips for Self-Editing Your Novel
Self-editing is hard. Trust me. As an editor, I know my most difficult work is when I’m turning an analytical eye back on my own work...

Martha Chargot
Jul 19, 20224 min read


Why You Should Be Thinking About Conventions of Your Genre
It’s so often said that it’s become a cliché: authors should be readers first. While not always true, there is a kernel of truth in the idea

Martha Chargot
Jul 5, 20224 min read


Reasons I Like Offering a Beta Read Before a Big Editorial Project
There’s nothing wrong with knowing what you want and asking for it. But if you’re wanting an editor’s input...

Martha Chargot
Jun 21, 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


5 More Questions You Should Be Asking Before Hiring an Indie Editor
When you’re working with an editor, you’re paying someone for the opportunity to read your novel before it hits the shelves...

Martha Chargot
May 31, 20224 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 15, 20223 min read


What Can an Indie Editor Do for My Book?
We’re here to give you an overview of the kinds of outcomes you can expect when working with an independent editor...

Martha Chargot
Mar 1, 20223 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 21, 20213 min read
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