This Book Was Cancelled. The Reason Why Should Scare You. Alyssa Matesic 2026-09-21 | This Book Was Cancelled. The Reason Why Should Scare You.
Is your female character more than a wife or mother? Alyssa Matesic 2025-07-30 | Is your female character more than a wife or mother#shorts #writingtips DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT!alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-formWORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORYalyssamatesic.com/inquire#inquire-2GET A QUERY LETTER REVIEWqueryacademy.comABOUT ME: 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.SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER FEATURING WRITING/PUBLISHING EXPERTSchapter-break.comFOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!Instagram: instagram.com/alyssabookeditorTwitter: twitter.com/AlyssaMatesicTikTok: tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic
No book is perfect on the first draft Alyssa Matesic 2025-07-29 | No book is perfect on the first draft#shorts #writingtips DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT!alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-formWORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORYalyssamatesic.com/inquire#inquire-2GET A QUERY LETTER REVIEWqueryacademy.comABOUT ME: 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.SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER FEATURING WRITING/PUBLISHING EXPERTSchapter-break.comFOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!Instagram: instagram.com/alyssabookeditorTwitter: twitter.com/AlyssaMatesicTikTok: tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic
Nailing comparable titles Alyssa Matesic 2025-07-28 | Nailing comparable titles#shorts #publishingtips DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT!alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-formWORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORYalyssamatesic.com/inquire#inquire-2GET A QUERY LETTER REVIEWqueryacademy.comABOUT ME: 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.SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER FEATURING WRITING/PUBLISHING EXPERTSchapter-break.comFOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!Instagram: instagram.com/alyssabookeditorTwitter: twitter.com/AlyssaMatesicTikTok: tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic
9 Brutally Honest Lessons to Save Your Writing Career (Dont Ignore) Alyssa Matesic 2025-07-27 | Today, let's get real about what it ACTUALLY takes to make it as a writer. Here are 9 brutally honest lessons that will completely transform your writing career — if you’re ready to listen.JOIN 20,000 WRITERS AND SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTERchapter-break.comWORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORYalyssamatesic.com/inquire#inquire-2DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT!alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-formGET A QUERY LETTER REVIEWqueryacademy.com MORE WRITING AND PUBLISHING ADVICE:Why Publishing Is Saying “No” to Your Book (Real Talk)youtube.com/watch?v=IMkqmFhzaKs 3 Mindset Shifts That Will Change Your Writing Foreveryoutube.com/watch?v=nPQZrMZ2_Zw How to Write a Better First Draft Than 99% of Writersyoutube.com/watch?v=6geFK3VojYM&t=16s 9 HARD LESSONS THAT WILL TRANSFORM YOUR WRITING CAREER00:00 Intro00:52 Reframe rejection into something normal rather than personal02:16 Novels are built in the revision stage03:27 No one else will respect your writing time04:45 Every publishing success story involves bumps in the road06:14 Most authors face imposter syndrome07:35 The process never ends09:03 You just have to put in the words10:29 You should think about your story every day11:39 Listen to feedback even if you disagreeABOUT ME: 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.FOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!Instagram: instagram.com/alyssabookeditorTwitter: twitter.com/AlyssaMatesicTikTok: tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic MUSIC: Charlie Brown by Smith The Mister smiththemister.bandcamp.com Smith The Mister bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT
If you have a female protagonist, do this. Alyssa Matesic 2025-07-27 | If you have a female protagonist, do this#shorts #writingtips DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT!alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-formWORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORYalyssamatesic.com/inquire#inquire-2GET A QUERY LETTER REVIEWqueryacademy.comABOUT ME: 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.SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER FEATURING WRITING/PUBLISHING EXPERTSchapter-break.comFOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!Instagram: instagram.com/alyssabookeditorTwitter: twitter.com/AlyssaMatesicTikTok: tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic
What genres are literary agents interested in right now? Alyssa Matesic 2025-07-26 | What genres are ltierary agents interested in right now?#shorts #publishingtips DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT!alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-formWORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORYalyssamatesic.com/inquire#inquire-2GET A QUERY LETTER REVIEWqueryacademy.comABOUT ME: 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.SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER FEATURING WRITING/PUBLISHING EXPERTSchapter-break.comFOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!Instagram: instagram.com/alyssabookeditorTwitter: twitter.com/AlyssaMatesicTikTok: tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic
Finding your books value Alyssa Matesic 2025-07-25 | Finding your book's value#shorts #publishingtips DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT!alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-formWORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORYalyssamatesic.com/inquire#inquire-2GET A QUERY LETTER REVIEWqueryacademy.comABOUT ME: 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.SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER FEATURING WRITING/PUBLISHING EXPERTSchapter-break.comFOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!Instagram: instagram.com/alyssabookeditorTwitter: twitter.com/AlyssaMatesicTikTok: tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic
Dont limit your female characters Alyssa Matesic 2025-07-24 | Don't limit your female characters#shorts #writingtips DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT!alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-formWORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORYalyssamatesic.com/inquire#inquire-2GET A QUERY LETTER REVIEWqueryacademy.comABOUT ME: 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.SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER FEATURING WRITING/PUBLISHING EXPERTSchapter-break.comFOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!Instagram: instagram.com/alyssabookeditorTwitter: twitter.com/AlyssaMatesicTikTok: tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic
Meeting reader expectations Alyssa Matesic 2025-07-22 | Meetign reader expectations#shorts #writingtips DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT!alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-formWORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORYalyssamatesic.com/inquire#inquire-2GET A QUERY LETTER REVIEWqueryacademy.comABOUT ME: 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.SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER FEATURING WRITING/PUBLISHING EXPERTSchapter-break.comFOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!Instagram: instagram.com/alyssabookeditorTwitter: twitter.com/AlyssaMatesicTikTok: tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic
Write better relationships Alyssa Matesic 2025-07-21 | Write better relationships#shorts #writingtips DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT!alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-formWORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORYalyssamatesic.com/inquire#inquire-2GET A QUERY LETTER REVIEWqueryacademy.comABOUT ME: 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.SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER FEATURING WRITING/PUBLISHING EXPERTSchapter-break.comFOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!Instagram: instagram.com/alyssabookeditorTwitter: twitter.com/AlyssaMatesicTikTok: tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic
Proofreading your manuscript Alyssa Matesic 2025-07-18 | Proofreading your manuscript#shorts #writingtips DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT!alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-formWORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORYalyssamatesic.com/inquire#inquire-2GET A QUERY LETTER REVIEWqueryacademy.comABOUT ME: 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.SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER FEATURING WRITING/PUBLISHING EXPERTSchapter-break.comFOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!Instagram: instagram.com/alyssabookeditorTwitter: twitter.com/AlyssaMatesicTikTok: tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic
This Critical Mindset Shift Will Make You a Bestseller Alyssa Matesic 2025-07-17 | Writing is art, but publishing is business. If you want to publish books that ACTUALLY sell, this 6-part framework will transform how you think about your book — and will make it stand out in a crowded market.WORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORYalyssamatesic.com/inquire#inquire-2SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER FEATURING WRITING/PUBLISHING EXPERTSchapter-break.comDOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT!alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-formGET A QUERY LETTER REVIEWqueryacademy.com MORE WRITING AND PUBLISHING ADVICE:How to Write the Perfect Book Blurb for Your Query Letter: youtube.com/watch?v=1fEBb1wYExQ Do You Need a Huge Following to Get a Book Deal? youtube.com/watch?v=H3AWzT-WZ1Q&t=1s How to Choose Strong Comparable Titles for Your Query Letter: youtu.be/k_NpQGC4azMYour Complete Guide to Publishing a Book in 2025: youtube.com/watch?v=bU5b3FXfR8A&t=5s HOW TO THINK OF YOUR BOOK LIKE A PRODUCT00:00 Intro01:04 What does my book promise readers?02:43 Who is my audience?04:09 What other books like mine have my readers read and loved?06:11 Is my description enticing?08:00 What is my author brand?09:28 How am I continually working to create a better productABOUT ME: 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.FOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!Instagram: instagram.com/alyssabookeditorTwitter: twitter.com/AlyssaMatesicTikTok: tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic MUSIC: Charlie Brown by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com Smith The Mister bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT
The importance of plot Alyssa Matesic 2025-07-15 | The importance of plot#shorts #writingtips DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT!alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-formWORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORYalyssamatesic.com/inquire#inquire-2GET A QUERY LETTER REVIEWqueryacademy.comABOUT ME: 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.SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER FEATURING WRITING/PUBLISHING EXPERTSchapter-break.comFOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!Instagram: instagram.com/alyssabookeditorTwitter: twitter.com/AlyssaMatesicTikTok: tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic
Is your novel book club fiction? Alyssa Matesic 2025-07-14 | Is your novel book club fiction?#shorts #writingtips DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT!alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-formWORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORYalyssamatesic.com/inquire#inquire-2GET A QUERY LETTER REVIEWqueryacademy.comABOUT ME: 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.SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER FEATURING WRITING/PUBLISHING EXPERTSchapter-break.comFOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!Instagram: instagram.com/alyssabookeditorTwitter: twitter.com/AlyssaMatesicTikTok: tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic
Does your story have a strong hook? Alyssa Matesic 2025-07-13 | Does your story have a strong hook?#shorts #writingtips DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT!alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-formWORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORYalyssamatesic.com/inquire#inquire-2GET A QUERY LETTER REVIEWqueryacademy.comABOUT ME: 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.SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER FEATURING WRITING/PUBLISHING EXPERTSchapter-break.comFOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!Instagram: instagram.com/alyssabookeditorTwitter: twitter.com/AlyssaMatesicTikTok: tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic
Crafting dynamic character relationships Alyssa Matesic 2025-07-12 | Crafting dynamic character relationships#shorts #writingtips DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT!alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-formWORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORYalyssamatesic.com/inquire#inquire-2GET A QUERY LETTER REVIEWqueryacademy.comABOUT ME: 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.SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER FEATURING WRITING/PUBLISHING EXPERTSchapter-break.comFOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!Instagram: instagram.com/alyssabookeditorTwitter: twitter.com/AlyssaMatesicTikTok: tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic
The Worst Genres in Publishing Right Now? Alyssa Matesic 2025-07-11 | If you're trying to get published this year, it can feel impossible to know if your genre is even viable in today's book market. But did you know there's a way to see EXACTLY which genres literary agents are most interested in right now? I'm using this tool to determine the hardest genres to publish currently, as well as what's hottest in the market.SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER FEATURING WRITING/PUBLISHING EXPERTSchapter-break.comWORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORYalyssamatesic.com/inquire#inquire-2GET A QUERY LETTER REVIEWqueryacademy.comDOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT!alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-form MORE WRITING AND PUBLISHING ADVICE:Top Trending Book Genres for 2025: youtu.be/ogrOezGSjj4Fiction Genres Explained | Literary vs. Commercial vs. Upmarket Fiction: youtu.be/tnpgfCqR1UM7 Querying Hacks I Wish Every Author Knew: youtu.be/x9XAbW8hmsMTHE WORST BOOK GENRES IN PUBLISHING RIGHT NOW:00:00 Intro00:30 QueryTracker's "Top 10 Genres" Lists01:41 Most popular genres right now02:29 Hardest genres to publish04:31 Most requested genres by literary agentsABOUT ME: 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.FOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!Instagram: instagram.com/alyssabookeditorTwitter: twitter.com/AlyssaMatesicTikTok: tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic MUSIC: Charlie Brown by Smith The Mister smiththemister.bandcamp.com Smith The Mister bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YTSome of these links might be affiliate links, meaning at zero cost to you, I earn a small commission if you choose to purchase a product.
An exercise to test your storys first page Alyssa Matesic 2025-07-11 | An exercise to test your story's first page#shorts #writingtips DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT!alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-formWORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORYalyssamatesic.com/inquire#inquire-2GET A QUERY LETTER REVIEWqueryacademy.comABOUT ME: 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.SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER FEATURING WRITING/PUBLISHING EXPERTSchapter-break.comFOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!Instagram: instagram.com/alyssabookeditorTwitter: twitter.com/AlyssaMatesicTikTok: tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic
Only you can tell your story. Alyssa Matesic 2025-07-10 | Only you can tell your story#shorts #writingtips DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT!alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-formWORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORYalyssamatesic.com/inquire#inquire-2GET A QUERY LETTER REVIEWqueryacademy.comABOUT ME: 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.SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER FEATURING WRITING/PUBLISHING EXPERTSchapter-break.comFOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!Instagram: instagram.com/alyssabookeditorTwitter: twitter.com/AlyssaMatesicTikTok: tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic
Where would your book sit on a bookshelf? Alyssa Matesic 2025-07-09 | Where would your book sit on a bookshelf?#shorts #writingtips DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT!alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-formWORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORYalyssamatesic.com/inquire#inquire-2GET A QUERY LETTER REVIEWqueryacademy.comABOUT ME: 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.SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER FEATURING WRITING/PUBLISHING EXPERTSchapter-break.comFOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!Instagram: instagram.com/alyssabookeditorTwitter: twitter.com/AlyssaMatesicTikTok: tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic
You need feedback on your story Alyssa Matesic 2025-07-08 | You need feedback on your story#shorts #writingtips DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT!alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-formWORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORYalyssamatesic.com/inquire#inquire-2GET A QUERY LETTER REVIEWqueryacademy.comABOUT ME: 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.SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER FEATURING WRITING/PUBLISHING EXPERTSchapter-break.comFOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!Instagram: instagram.com/alyssabookeditorTwitter: twitter.com/AlyssaMatesicTikTok: tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic
Your protagonists relationships inform them. Alyssa Matesic 2025-07-07 | Your protagonist's relationships inform them.#shorts #writingtips DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT!alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-formWORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORYalyssamatesic.com/inquire#inquire-2GET A QUERY LETTER REVIEWqueryacademy.comABOUT ME: 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.SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER FEATURING WRITING/PUBLISHING EXPERTSchapter-break.comFOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!Instagram: instagram.com/alyssabookeditorTwitter: twitter.com/AlyssaMatesicTikTok: tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic
Is your book publishable? Its complicated. Alyssa Matesic 2025-07-06 | Is your book publishable? It's complicated.#shorts #writingtips DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT!alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-formWORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORYalyssamatesic.com/inquire#inquire-2GET A QUERY LETTER REVIEWqueryacademy.comABOUT ME: 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.SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER FEATURING WRITING/PUBLISHING EXPERTSchapter-break.comFOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!Instagram: instagram.com/alyssabookeditorTwitter: twitter.com/AlyssaMatesicTikTok: tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic
What is book club fiction? Alyssa Matesic 2025-07-05 | What is book club fiction?#shorts #writingtips DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT!alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-formWORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORYalyssamatesic.com/inquire#inquire-2GET A QUERY LETTER REVIEWqueryacademy.comABOUT ME: 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.SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER FEATURING WRITING/PUBLISHING EXPERTSchapter-break.comFOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!Instagram: instagram.com/alyssabookeditorTwitter: twitter.com/AlyssaMatesicTikTok: tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic
How to write compelling relationships Alyssa Matesic 2025-07-04 | How to write compelling relationships#shorts #writingtips DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT!alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-formWORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORYalyssamatesic.com/inquire#inquire-2GET A QUERY LETTER REVIEWqueryacademy.comABOUT ME: 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.SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER FEATURING WRITING/PUBLISHING EXPERTSchapter-break.comFOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!Instagram: instagram.com/alyssabookeditorTwitter: twitter.com/AlyssaMatesicTikTok: tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic
What makes a book powerful? Alyssa Matesic 2025-07-03 | What makes a book powerful?#shorts #writingtips DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT!alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-formWORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORYalyssamatesic.com/inquire#inquire-2GET A QUERY LETTER REVIEWqueryacademy.comABOUT ME: 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.SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER FEATURING WRITING/PUBLISHING EXPERTSchapter-break.comFOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!Instagram: instagram.com/alyssabookeditorTwitter: twitter.com/AlyssaMatesicTikTok: tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic
The power of simple language Alyssa Matesic 2025-07-02 | The power of simple language#shorts #writingtips DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT!alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-formWORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORYalyssamatesic.com/inquire#inquire-2GET A QUERY LETTER REVIEWqueryacademy.comABOUT ME: 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.SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER FEATURING WRITING/PUBLISHING EXPERTSchapter-break.comFOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!Instagram: instagram.com/alyssabookeditorTwitter: twitter.com/AlyssaMatesicTikTok: tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic
How NOT to Write Women: 9 Cringey Mistakes Alyssa Matesic 2025-07-01 | Why do so many authors still write women who feel cliché, one-dimensional, or just plain flat? In today’s video, I’m breaking down the 9 most common ways authors unintentionally ruin their female characters, so you can avoid these pitfalls and write women who actually feel real!WORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORYalyssamatesic.com/inquire#inquire-2SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER FEATURING WRITING/PUBLISHING EXPERTSchapter-break.comDOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT!alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-formGET A QUERY LETTER REVIEWqueryacademy.com MORE WRITING AND PUBLISHING ADVICE:9 Ways to Make Readers HATE Your Main Characteryoutube.com/watch?v=iL5JpDVomAs 5 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Writing Realistic Charactersyoutube.com/watch?v=6Fwla4UfGq8 Does Your Main Character Suck?youtube.com/watch?v=WJ_N4gLdZjo 9 CRINGEY MISTAKES WHEN WRITING FEMALE CHARACTERS00:00 Intro00:46 She only exists to serve others02:21 She objectifies herself03:31 She’s too passive04:55 She’s never vulnerable06:03 She only has one personality trait07:07 Trauma for the sake of it08:17 She’s melodramatic09:54 Pregnancy as a plot device11:05 She needs a “happily ever after”ABOUT ME: 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.FOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!Instagram: instagram.com/alyssabookeditorTwitter: twitter.com/AlyssaMatesicTikTok: tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic MUSIC: Charlie Brown by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com Smith The Mister bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT
When should you stop revising? Alyssa Matesic 2025-07-01 | When should you stop revising?#shorts #writingtips DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT!alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-formWORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORYalyssamatesic.com/inquire#inquire-2GET A QUERY LETTER REVIEWqueryacademy.comABOUT ME: 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.SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER FEATURING WRITING/PUBLISHING EXPERTSchapter-break.comFOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!Instagram: instagram.com/alyssabookeditorTwitter: twitter.com/AlyssaMatesicTikTok: tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic
Should you break grammar rules? Alyssa Matesic 2025-06-30 | Should you break grammar rules#shorts #writingtips DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT!alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-formWORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORYalyssamatesic.com/inquire#inquire-2GET A QUERY LETTER REVIEWqueryacademy.comABOUT ME: 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.SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER FEATURING WRITING/PUBLISHING EXPERTSchapter-break.comFOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!Instagram: instagram.com/alyssabookeditorTwitter: twitter.com/AlyssaMatesicTikTok: tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic
Pretty sentences wont fix a broken story. Alyssa Matesic 2025-06-29 | Pretty sentences won't fix a broken story.#shorts #writingtips DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT!alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-formWORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORYalyssamatesic.com/inquire#inquire-2GET A QUERY LETTER REVIEWqueryacademy.comABOUT ME: 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.SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER FEATURING WRITING/PUBLISHING EXPERTSchapter-break.comFOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!Instagram: instagram.com/alyssabookeditorTwitter: twitter.com/AlyssaMatesicTikTok: tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic
Write for yourself Alyssa Matesic 2025-06-28 | Write for yourself#shorts #writingtips DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT!alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-formWORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORYalyssamatesic.com/inquire#inquire-2GET A QUERY LETTER REVIEWqueryacademy.comABOUT ME: 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.SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER FEATURING WRITING/PUBLISHING EXPERTSchapter-break.comFOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!Instagram: instagram.com/alyssabookeditorTwitter: twitter.com/AlyssaMatesicTikTok: tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic
Revising is not a linear process Alyssa Matesic 2025-06-27 | Revising is not a linear process#shorts #writingtips DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT!alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-formWORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORYalyssamatesic.com/inquire#inquire-2GET A QUERY LETTER REVIEWqueryacademy.comABOUT ME: 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.SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER FEATURING WRITING/PUBLISHING EXPERTSchapter-break.comFOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!Instagram: instagram.com/alyssabookeditorTwitter: twitter.com/AlyssaMatesicTikTok: tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic
Writing and storytelling are not the same Alyssa Matesic 2025-06-26 | Writing and storytelling are not the same#shorts #writingtips DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT!alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-formWORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORYalyssamatesic.com/inquire#inquire-2GET A QUERY LETTER REVIEWqueryacademy.comABOUT ME: 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.SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER FEATURING WRITING/PUBLISHING EXPERTSchapter-break.comFOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!Instagram: instagram.com/alyssabookeditorTwitter: twitter.com/AlyssaMatesicTikTok: tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic
How to Write a Perfect First Line (18 Examples!) Alyssa Matesic 2025-06-25 | Your first line might be the most important sentence in your entire story because it has to draw readers in. But too often, it's boring. In this video, I’m workshopping real opening lines (submitted by you!) to illustrate what makes a strong first sentence that sparks curiosity and makes us want to keep reading.SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER FEATURING WRITING/PUBLISHING EXPERTSchapter-break.comWORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORYalyssamatesic.com/inquire#inquire-2DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT!alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-formGET A QUERY LETTER REVIEWqueryacademy.com MORE WRITING AND PUBLISHING ADVICE:7 Mistakes You're Probably Making on Page Oneyoutube.com/watch?v=eJ121lujzfg 5 Simple Ways to Improve Your Novelyoutube.com/watch?v=oE1YERLsbtE 8 WORST Ways to Start a Novelyoutube.com/watch?v=phE5jfTynQc&t=26s LIVE CRITIQUE OF 18 OPENING LINES00:00 Intro00:59 1 - Literary Thriller01:46 2 - Magical Realism02:38 3 - Adult Horror Fantasy03:25 4 - Adult Romantasy04:21 5 - Adult Comedic Mystery04:44 6 - Adult Speculative Thriller05:36 7 - Steamy Romance06:36 8 - Adult Fantasy07:15 9 - Adult Thriller08:45 10 - Upmarket Fiction09:36 11 - Adult Historical10:25 12 - Women's Fiction11:28 13 - Literary Fiction12:00 14 - Adult Urban Fantasy12:48 15 - Adult. Historical14:14 16 - Adult Thriller15:24 17 - Thriller15:55 18 - Adult Historical16:52 My top 3 favorite linesABOUT ME: 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.FOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!Instagram: instagram.com/alyssabookeditorTwitter: twitter.com/AlyssaMatesicTikTok: tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic MUSIC: Charlie Brown by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com Smith The Mister bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT
Youre too close to your story Alyssa Matesic 2025-06-24 | You're too close to your story#shorts #writingtips DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT!alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-formWORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORYalyssamatesic.com/inquire#inquire-2GET A QUERY LETTER REVIEWqueryacademy.comABOUT ME: 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.SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER FEATURING WRITING/PUBLISHING EXPERTSchapter-break.comFOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!Instagram: instagram.com/alyssabookeditorTwitter: twitter.com/AlyssaMatesicTikTok: tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic
What happens if your book dies on sub? Alyssa Matesic 2025-06-23 | What happens if your book dies on sub?#shorts #publishingtips DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT!alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-formWORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORYalyssamatesic.com/inquire#inquire-2GET A QUERY LETTER REVIEWqueryacademy.comABOUT ME: 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.SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER FEATURING WRITING/PUBLISHING EXPERTSchapter-break.comFOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!Instagram: instagram.com/alyssabookeditorTwitter: twitter.com/AlyssaMatesicTikTok: tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic
Revise with a plan. Alyssa Matesic 2025-06-22 | Revise with a plan#shorts #writingtips DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT!alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-formWORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORYalyssamatesic.com/inquire#inquire-2GET A QUERY LETTER REVIEWqueryacademy.comABOUT ME: 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.SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER FEATURING WRITING/PUBLISHING EXPERTSchapter-break.comFOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!Instagram: instagram.com/alyssabookeditorTwitter: twitter.com/AlyssaMatesicTikTok: tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic
Real revision takes time Alyssa Matesic 2025-06-21 | Real revision takes time#shorts #writingtips DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT!alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-formWORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORYalyssamatesic.com/inquire#inquire-2GET A QUERY LETTER REVIEWqueryacademy.comABOUT ME: 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.SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER FEATURING WRITING/PUBLISHING EXPERTSchapter-break.comFOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!Instagram: instagram.com/alyssabookeditorTwitter: twitter.com/AlyssaMatesicTikTok: tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic
7 Mistakes Youre Probably Making on Page One Alyssa Matesic 2025-06-20 | Your first page will determine whether a reader (or agent) wants to continue with your story, but you might be inadvertently turning them off. In this video, I’m revealing the 7 biggest mistakes on your first page that could be sabotaging your story — and exactly how to avoid or fix them.WORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORYalyssamatesic.com/inquire#inquire-2DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT!alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-formGET A QUERY LETTER REVIEWqueryacademy.com MORE WRITING AND PUBLISHING ADVICE:8 WORST Ways to Start a Novelyoutube.com/watch?v=phE5jfTynQc This Simple Trick Will Make Your Novel Unputdownableyoutube.com/watch?v=8ir5S0Nb_f4 Why Head Hopping Ruins Your Novel (Don't Do It!)youtube.com/watch?v=xME_sm_CEq0 7 MAJOR MISTAKES ON PAGE ONE:00:00 Intro00:51 Offering no promise02:22 Leaning on cliches03:42 Doesn’t suit the genre05:36 Sloppy writing06:47 Having no voice08:17 Neglecting scene action09:54 Unclear POVABOUT ME: 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.SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER FEATURING WRITING/PUBLISHING EXPERTSchapter-break.comFOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!Instagram: instagram.com/alyssabookeditorTwitter: twitter.com/AlyssaMatesicTikTok: tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic MUSIC: Charlie Brown by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com Smith The Mister bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT
Are you killing your darlings? Alyssa Matesic 2025-06-20 | Are you killing your darlings?#shorts #writingtips DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT!alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-formWORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORYalyssamatesic.com/inquire#inquire-2GET A QUERY LETTER REVIEWqueryacademy.comABOUT ME: 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.SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER FEATURING WRITING/PUBLISHING EXPERTSchapter-break.comFOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!Instagram: instagram.com/alyssabookeditorTwitter: twitter.com/AlyssaMatesicTikTok: tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic
Are revise and resubmits worth it? Alyssa Matesic 2025-06-19 | Are revise and resubmits worth it?#shorts #writingtips DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT!alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-formWORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORYalyssamatesic.com/inquire#inquire-2GET A QUERY LETTER REVIEWqueryacademy.comABOUT ME: 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.SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER FEATURING WRITING/PUBLISHING EXPERTSchapter-break.comFOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!Instagram: instagram.com/alyssabookeditorTwitter: twitter.com/AlyssaMatesicTikTok: tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic
You probably shouldnt start your story with this Alyssa Matesic 2025-06-17 | You probably shouldn't start your story with this#shorts #writingtips DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT!alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-formWORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORYalyssamatesic.com/inquire#inquire-2GET A QUERY LETTER REVIEWqueryacademy.comABOUT ME: 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.SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER FEATURING WRITING/PUBLISHING EXPERTSchapter-break.comFOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!Instagram: instagram.com/alyssabookeditorTwitter: twitter.com/AlyssaMatesicTikTok: tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic
Is the publishing industry really that bad? Alyssa Matesic 2025-06-16 | Is the publishing industry really that bad?#shorts #publishingtips DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT!alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-formWORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORYalyssamatesic.com/inquire#inquire-2GET A QUERY LETTER REVIEWqueryacademy.comABOUT ME: 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.SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER FEATURING WRITING/PUBLISHING EXPERTSchapter-break.comFOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!Instagram: instagram.com/alyssabookeditorTwitter: twitter.com/AlyssaMatesicTikTok: tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic
Dramatic phone calls in novels Alyssa Matesic 2025-06-15 | Dramatic phone calls in novels#shorts #writingtips DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT!alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-formWORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORYalyssamatesic.com/inquire#inquire-2GET A QUERY LETTER REVIEWqueryacademy.comABOUT ME: 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.SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER FEATURING WRITING/PUBLISHING EXPERTSchapter-break.comFOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!Instagram: instagram.com/alyssabookeditorTwitter: twitter.com/AlyssaMatesicTikTok: tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic
Is your prologue necessary? Alyssa Matesic 2025-06-14 | Is your prologue necessary#shorts #writingtips DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT!alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-formWORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORYalyssamatesic.com/inquire#inquire-2GET A QUERY LETTER REVIEWqueryacademy.comABOUT ME: 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.SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER FEATURING WRITING/PUBLISHING EXPERTSchapter-break.comFOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!Instagram: instagram.com/alyssabookeditorTwitter: twitter.com/AlyssaMatesicTikTok: tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic
Letting go of perfection Alyssa Matesic 2025-06-13 | Letting go of perfection#shorts #publishingtipsDOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT!alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-formWORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORYalyssamatesic.com/inquire#inquire-2GET A QUERY LETTER REVIEWqueryacademy.comABOUT ME: 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.SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER FEATURING WRITING/PUBLISHING EXPERTSchapter-break.comFOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!Instagram: instagram.com/alyssabookeditorTwitter: twitter.com/AlyssaMatesicTikTok: tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic
