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When Should an Author Be Thinking of Their Readers?
Books are a collaboration with agents, editors, publishers, and book sellers. But most of all, you're collaborating with readers...

Martha Chargot
Nov 1, 20223 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 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


How Long Does It Take to Self-Publish a Book?
Writing a book takes time, but that’s only one phase. Here’s a guide of every step along the way and which ones can be fast-tracked...

Martha Chargot
Jun 8, 20214 min read


5 Ways an Independent Editor Can Help You Snag an Agent
You need a good story to land an agent, but you don’t want to go through unnecessary edits only to go through more when you get a deal...

Martha Chargot
Jun 1, 20214 min read


The Beginner’s Guide to Scene Writing: Scene Structure
...some basics about what a scene is trying to accomplish and what a scene needs in order to feel complete...

Martha Chargot
Dec 29, 20203 min read


Signs It’s Time for a New Book Editor
I’ve put together a list of red flags directly relating to the special relationship between an author and their editor...

Martha Chargot
Dec 15, 20203 min read
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