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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

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

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

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

It’s a question our team hears all the time. In reality, there are major successes for every style of book...

Martha Chargot

Apr 12, 20223 min read

Just a few days ago, I watched an interesting video by Alexa Donne, who I respect very much, on the rise of publishing scams right now...

Martha Chargot

Mar 29, 20225 min read

Querying is the worst, and rejection is a huge part of it. In fact, on average, querying authors will receive 100 rejections, but...

Martha Chargot

Mar 8, 20226 min read

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