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Finding your publishing path Alyssa Matesic 12/31/24 Finding your publishing path Alyssa Matesic 12/31/24 7 Querying Tips That Will Save You HOURS Read More
Writing a better book Alyssa Matesic 12/24/24 Writing a better book Alyssa Matesic 12/24/24 How to End a Chapter to Make Your Book Unputdownable Read More
Finding your publishing path Alyssa Matesic 12/17/24 Finding your publishing path Alyssa Matesic 12/17/24 The Book Hook: What it Is, Why It Matters, and How to Write a Good Hook for a Book Read More
Writing a better book Alyssa Matesic 12/10/24 Writing a better book Alyssa Matesic 12/10/24 The ONLY Writing Advice that Actually Matters Read More
Writing a better book Alyssa Matesic 12/3/24 Writing a better book Alyssa Matesic 12/3/24 The Secret to Impressing Agents and Editors? Developing Voice in Your Writing Read More
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Finding your publishing path Alyssa Matesic 11/19/24 Finding your publishing path Alyssa Matesic 11/19/24 7 Common Myths About Book Publishing - Debunked by Literary Agents Read More
Writing a better book Alyssa Matesic 11/12/24 Writing a better book Alyssa Matesic 11/12/24 Plotting vs. Pantsing: Which Method Creates the Best Novel? Read More
Finding your publishing path Alyssa Matesic 11/5/24 Finding your publishing path Alyssa Matesic 11/5/24 Your Biggest Query Questions — Answered! Read More
