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5 Things in a Developmental Edit You Won’t Get From a Critique Partner
Critique partners can do a lot to help you improve your manuscript! But they can’t do everything...
Martha Chargot
Jan 24, 20233 min read
6 Writing Rules and When to Break Them
Much like the pirate code, writing rules are largely meant to be guidelines. Following them to the letter doesn’t make you a great writer...
Martha Chargot
Aug 16, 20224 min read
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
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
Dec 14, 20214 min read
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