The Manuscript Academy Podcast
1) 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 Podcast, hosts Julie Kingsley and Jessica Sinsheimer introduce new tools and features for writers, including...Show More
2) 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? We posed this question to agent Stefanie Molina, Ladderbird Literary--and discuss what it means for agents...Show More
Why Does Publishing Take So Darn Long? With Special Guest Agent Stefanie Molina
46:31 | Dec 19th, 2024
3) 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 this episode, we talk about making your work more addictive (we can all dream of the "I read it in one sittin...Show More
4) 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 agent Alyssa Jennette (Stonesong Literary) as we talk about: 1) Why is commercial trending right now? 2...Show More
5) 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" starts to feel overly simplistic? Enter editor Ivan Taurisano, editor at Abrams, who works from the opposite...Show More
6) Live Recorded: How To Present Yourself As A Good Investment To Agents, Editors, Booksellers & Beyond
In this 1-hour session, you will learn the essential steps to position yourself and your book as valuable investments to agents, editors, bookstores, and beyond. (Want more? Join our workshop Octobe...Show More
7) 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 author, she’s a member of a 20-person writing group—and an expert on knowing what feedback to take, what to ignore,...Show More
The Art of Feedback: What To Take, What To Ignore & How To Know The Difference
36:45 | Oct 17th, 2024
8) How To Be Your Own Best Marketer Whether Querying, Agented or Ready To Launch
Promoting your book isn’t about making noise—it’s about making a difference for readers who need your story. In this Manuscript Academy episode, we break down exactly how to shift your mindset from f...Show More
How To Be Your Own Best Marketer Whether Querying, Agented or Ready To Launch
44:22 | Sep 27th, 2024
9) Live Recorded: Mystery Editor Consultation with Macmillan Editor Christina Lopez
Today is a special live recording of the Manuscript Academy podcast! In front of Manuscript Academy members, Jessica and Julie are joined by faculty member and Macmillan editor Christina Lopez in an...Show More
Live Recorded: Mystery Editor Consultation with Macmillan Editor Christina Lopez
49:54 | Sep 20th, 2024
10) 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 perfect way to convince an agent your book is a slam dunk bestseller--right? Wrong. Realistically, no boo...Show More