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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


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


What Authors Need to Know About the Simon & Schuster Acquisition
The Biden Administration is arguing in court as this blog is being published to argue that this merger would violate anti-trust laws...

Martha Chargot
Aug 2, 20225 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


The Pros and Cons of Working with a Critique Partner
Critique partners are one of the oldest strategies for novel development. But before you assume it’s the right choice for you...

Martha Chargot
Jul 12, 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


#PitMad is Dead! What Can I Do Now?
There have been several communities who have decided well before now that they’d like to host their own pitch event…

Martha Chargot
Feb 22, 20225 min read


Things You Can Do to Get More Out of Your #PitMad
All of us are hoping for an industry like, but is there a way to have a great time at a pitch event without one? We think so. Here’s how...

Martha Chargot
Nov 30, 20214 min read
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