Wondering why you keep getting rejected? It's not because your story is inherently bad—your manuscript probably just isn’t ready yet. So how do you know when you ARE ready to query? In this video, I’m revealing a checklist of 5 essential questions to ask to determine if you're ready to take the next step in your publishing journey.
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What Authors Don't Understand About Agent Rejections: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrSv-Xllyw4
ARE YOU REALLY READY TO QUERY?
00:00 Intro
00:11 Most manuscripts aren't ready yet
01:18 Is my hook compelling?
03:47 Have I worked on my craft?
05:40 Is the story emotionally moving?
08:13 Have I taken editorial feedback to heart?
10:21 Do I feel confident in my story?
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My name is Alyssa Matesic, and I’m a professional book editor with nearly a decade of book publishing and editorial experience. Throughout my career, I’ve held editorial roles across both sides of the publishing industry: Big Five publishing houses and literary agencies. The goal of this channel is to help writers throughout the book writing journey—whether you're working on your manuscript or you're looking for publishing advice.
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