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Why this bestselling author doesn't care about the market 😯
Today's guest is Sunday Times bestselling author and former CIA analyst David McCloskey
Sep 17
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The hard part of publishing most authors don't expect 😔
Today's guest is senior literary agent Mary C. Moore
Sep 3
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Alyssa Matesic
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August 2026
Authors always overthink this part of the query 😵💫
Why your bio feels so hard — and how to write it in three sentences.
Aug 28
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Alyssa Matesic
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Comp titles aren't as hard as you think (I promise) 🙌
Why comp titles frustrate so many authors — and how to choose yours.
Aug 27
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Alyssa Matesic
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Your word count might be hurting your query 👀
Your age category, genre, and length matter more than you think.
Aug 26
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How to make your book sound irresistible 🤩
How to nail the most important part of your query letter.
Aug 25
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Alyssa Matesic
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The #1 querying mistake isn't what you think 😮
The biggest querying mistake most authors make isn’t what you think.
Aug 24
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Alyssa Matesic
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The most misunderstood writing advice 🚫
What "show don't tell" ACTUALLY means.
Aug 21
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Alyssa Matesic
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Why "good" isn't enough to get published 😬
Today's guest is literary agent and author Jennifer Michelle Herrera
Aug 13
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Alyssa Matesic
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July 2026
How 100 rejections launched this author's career 📚
Today's guest is author and writing teacher Jessica Brody
Jul 30
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Alyssa Matesic
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You can write the perfect book — and still get rejected 😬
Today's guest is author and editor Laura Silverman
Jul 16
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Alyssa Matesic
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The #1 reason writers lose their voice 🎤
Today's guest is author Sarah Bruni
Jul 2
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Alyssa Matesic
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