Chapter Break

Finding a literary agent is like... dating? 😘

Today's guest is author Jo Morey

Oct 23 • 

Alyssa Matesic

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3 querying hacks I wish every author knew about 💫

Did you know you can see how long it'll take for an agent to reply?

Oct 16 • 

Alyssa Matesic

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What do writers do? Write ✍️

Today's guest is author Jude Berman

Oct 9 • 

Alyssa Matesic

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September 2025

What happens if the first book you query fails? 😢

Today's guest is author Brigid Kemmerer

Sep 25 • 

Alyssa Matesic

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Take a writing vacation 🏝️

Today's guest is author Rachel Eve Moulton

Sep 18 • 

Alyssa Matesic

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Your guide to a perfect author bio ✍️

Answering your questions about crafting the perfect author bio

Sep 11 • 

Alyssa Matesic

35

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Let go and watch your writing grow 🌷

Today's guest is author Liza Tully

Sep 4 • 

Alyssa Matesic

40

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August 2025

Your road to publishing might be long and winding 🛣️

Today's guest is author Christopher J. Yates.

Aug 21 • 

Alyssa Matesic

30

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Publishing is a rollercoaster, but you'll make it through 🎢

Today's guest is author Sara Foster.

Aug 7 • 

Alyssa Matesic

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Sara Foster

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July 2025

The trait every successful author needs 🤸‍♀️

Today's guest is associate agent Lily Dolin.

Jul 24 • 

Alyssa Matesic

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Is your first line strong enough? 💪

Critiquing 10 opening lines submitted by you (!) and discussing why they work — or don't

Jul 22 • 

Alyssa Matesic

35

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How to know when you're ready to query ✨

Today's guest is senior literary agent Heather Cashman.

Jul 10 • 

Alyssa Matesic

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