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A literary agent's honest advice for debut authors ✍️

Today's guest is literary agent Gideon Pine

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Alyssa Matesic
Apr 23, 2026
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You can’t (fully) control what happens after you publish your book.

It’s the tough truth every aspiring author needs to be prepared for. Even with glowing reviews, big launch day buzz, and a perfectly curated social media campaign, nothing guarantees your book will break through.

What actually moves the needle is simple: readers telling others they have …

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