The Manuscript Academy

256 Episodes

1. Why Does Publishing Take So Darn Long? With Special Guest Agent Stefanie Molina

   Published: 12/18/2024
2. How To Make Your Work More Addictive: Pacing, Structure & Symmetry with Agent Liv Ivanov

   Published: 12/2/2024
3. How To Make Your Work More Commercial with Agent Alyssa Jennette (Stonesong Literary)

   Published: 11/21/2024
4. The Formula For Successful Books with Editor Ivan Taurisano

   Published: 11/7/2024
5. The Art of Feedback: What To Take, What To Ignore & How To Know The Difference

   Published: 10/16/2024
6. How To Be Your Own Best Marketer Whether Querying, Agented or Ready To Launch

   Published: 9/27/2024
7. Live Recorded: Mystery Editor Consultation with Macmillan Editor Christina Lopez

   Published: 9/20/2024
8. Your Book Is Not For Everyone (Thank Goodness!): Author Positioning with Norton Editor Emma Peters

   Published: 9/5/2024
9. Metaphor, Math, Editing, & How You Can Get Your Message to Your Reader Effectively

   Published: 8/23/2024
10. Messy Characters, Building Tension & How Agents Should Advocate For Your Work with Agent Nour Sallam

    Published: 8/9/2024
11. Genres, Tropes, Trends, and Finding Your Agent Fit with Agent Erica Bauman

    Published: 7/27/2024
12. Querying, Middle School, And How Mistakes + Embarrassment Often Lead To Book Deals

    Published: 7/12/2024
13. Preparing For Your International Bestseller: Liv Constantine on Crafting Unputdownable Characters

    Published: 6/28/2024
14. Finding Your Voice: On the Page, In Your Life with Agent Katharine Sands + Jessica Doyle-Mekkes

    Published: 6/14/2024
15. Hollywood Versus New York: Publishing, Film, Options, Etiquette + What Makes A Hook?

    Published: 6/6/2024
16. Emotional Range, Sensory Details, And Pitching Works On Difficult Topics

    Published: 6/4/2024
17. Live Recorded: Query Class with Agent Dr. Emmy Nordstrom Higdon

    Published: 5/23/2024
18. Mini Lesson: What Author Elizabeth Holden Did Right In Her Query & First Page

    Published: 5/17/2024
19. The Roller Derby of Querying: How Author Elizabeth Holden Found Her Agent

    Published: 5/17/2024
20. Finding Your Perfect Agent Fit with Agent Ismita Hussain and Author Jessica Guerrieri

    Published: 5/10/2024