The Manuscript Academy

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

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Tuesday · 13 min
The Comp Title Formula That Actually Works (with Hannah Robinson)
Comp titles are second only to platform as the mo…
Tuesday · 5 min
10 Years of Manuscript Academy: Jessica & Julie Kick Off Our Anniversary Season
It's Manuscript Academy's 10th anniversary season…
June 11 · 55 min
MemberCast: Office Hours February 26
Join us for a members-only chat answering YOUR qu…
June 11 · 34 sec
Hannah Clip From Practice Round
Hannah Clip From Practice Round by #MSWL
Dec 18, 2024 · 46 min
Why Does Publishing Take So Darn Long? With Special Guest Agent Stefanie Molina
Have you ever wondered why Publishing seems to ta…
Dec 2, 2024 · 21 min
How To Make Your Work More Addictive: Pacing, Structure & Symmetry with Agent Liv Ivanov
We are so happy to welcome Liv Ivanov, agent at C…
Nov 21, 2024 · 15 min
How To Make Your Work More Commercial with Agent Alyssa Jennette (Stonesong Literary)
How do you make your work more commercial--and wh…
Nov 7, 2024 · 44 min
The Formula For Successful Books with Editor Ivan Taurisano
Is there a formula for success? What do you do …
Oct 25, 2024 · 44 min
How To Be Your Own Best Marketer Whether Querying, Agented or Ready To Launch
Promoting your book isn’t about making noise—it’s…
Oct 25, 2024 · 1 hr 2 min
Live Recorded: How To Present Yourself As A Good Investment To Agents, Editors, Booksellers & Beyond
In this 1-hour session, you will learn the essent…
Oct 16, 2024 · 36 min
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 Manu…
Sep 20, 2024 · 49 min
Live Recorded: Mystery Editor Consultation with Macmillan Editor Christina Lopez
Today is a special live recording of the Manuscri…
Sep 5, 2024 · 39 min
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…
Aug 23, 2024 · 38 min
Metaphor, Math, Editing, & How You Can Get Your Message to Your Reader Effectively
We are so excited to welcome math teacher Ben Orl…
Aug 9, 2024 · 32 min
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 …
Jul 27, 2024 · 44 min
Genres, Tropes, Trends, and Finding Your Agent Fit with Agent Erica Bauman
We are so pleased to welcome agent Erica Bauman f…
Jul 12, 2024 · 47 min
Querying, Middle School, And How Mistakes + Embarrassment Often Lead To Book Deals
Debut author Kristy Jackson joins Julie and Jessi…
Jun 28, 2024 · 46 min
Preparing For Your International Bestseller: Liv Constantine on Crafting Unputdownable Characters
In the first installment of the Manuscript Academ…
Jun 14, 2024 · 57 min
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 d…
Jun 6, 2024 · 44 min
Hollywood Versus New York: Publishing, Film, Options, Etiquette + What Makes A Hook?
We are thrilled to introduce our very own Julie K…

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