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The Manuscript Academy brings you conversations with agents, editors, and writers who can help you on your publishing journey.

The Manuscript Academy brings you conversations with agents, editors, and writers who can help you on your publishing journey.

 

#255

New Season Preview: From Comp Titles to Virtual Spaces: What's Next at Manuscript Academy

Also on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/QaWwJ8O5NFA In this episode of the Manuscript Academy... more

03 Apr 2025

08 MINS

08:05

03 Apr 2025


#254

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

Have you ever wondered why Publishing seems to take so much longer than any other industry... more

18 Dec 2024

46 MINS

46:31

18 Dec 2024


#253

How To Make Your Work More Addictive: Pacing, Structure & Symmetry with Agent Liv Ivanov

We are so happy to welcome Liv Ivanov, agent at Creative Media Agency, to the podcast! In ... more

02 Dec 2024

21 MINS

21:18

02 Dec 2024


#252

How To Make Your Work More Commercial with Agent Alyssa Jennette (Stonesong Literary)

How do you make your work more commercial--and why is commercial the trend right now? Join... more

21 Nov 2024

15 MINS

15:38

21 Nov 2024


#251

The Formula For Successful Books with Editor Ivan Taurisano

Is there a formula for success? What do you do when "A new twist on something familiar" st... more

07 Nov 2024

44 MINS

44:52

07 Nov 2024


#250

The Art of Feedback: What To Take, What To Ignore & How To Know The Difference

We love Bonnie Jo Pierson. Not only is she a Manuscript Academy alum and a published autho... more

16 Oct 2024

36 MINS

36:45

16 Oct 2024


#249

Live Recorded: Mystery Editor Consultation with Macmillan Editor Christina Lopez

Today is a special live recording of the Manuscript Academy podcast! In front of Manuscrip... more

20 Sep 2024

49 MINS

49:54

20 Sep 2024


#248

Your Book Is Not For Everyone (Thank Goodness!): Author Positioning with Norton Editor Emma Peters

Have you ever been tempted to say "My book is for everyone"? We get it! It sounds like the... more

05 Sep 2024

39 MINS

39:05

05 Sep 2024


#247

Metaphor, Math, Editing, & How You Can Get Your Message to Your Reader Effectively

We are so excited to welcome math teacher Ben Orlin to the podcast! Ben Orlin is a math te... more

23 Aug 2024

38 MINS

38:09

23 Aug 2024


#246

Messy Characters, Building Tension & How Agents Should Advocate For Your Work with Agent Nour Sallam

We are so happy to welcome Nour Sallam, agent at P.S. Literary, to the podcast! We discuss... more

09 Aug 2024

32 MINS

32:31

09 Aug 2024


#245

Genres, Tropes, Trends, and Finding Your Agent Fit with Agent Erica Bauman

We are so pleased to welcome agent Erica Bauman from Aevitas Creative Management to the po... more

27 Jul 2024

44 MINS

44:36

27 Jul 2024


#244

Querying, Middle School, And How Mistakes + Embarrassment Often Lead To Book Deals

Debut author Kristy Jackson joins Julie and Jessica to talk about her new middle grade boo... more

12 Jul 2024

47 MINS

47:46

12 Jul 2024


#243

Preparing For Your International Bestseller: Liv Constantine on Crafting Unputdownable Characters

In the first installment of the Manuscript Academy Book Club, we have Liv Constantine, the... more

28 Jun 2024

46 MINS

46:53

28 Jun 2024


#242

Finding Your Voice: On the Page, In Your Life with Agent Katharine Sands + Jessica Doyle-Mekkes

You’ve heard of the all-important voice—but how do you make it more vivid, both on the pag... more

14 Jun 2024

57 MINS

57:43

14 Jun 2024


#241

Hollywood Versus New York: Publishing, Film, Options, Etiquette + What Makes A Hook?

We are thrilled to introduce our very own Julie Kingsley's debut novel! It's called The Sp... more

06 Jun 2024

44 MINS

44:42

06 Jun 2024