This is what I look for in stories

Welcome to another #AskMeAnything session! In this series, I answer your questions about the publishing industry and how to write a better book. Leave me your additional questions in the comments and I'll add them to my list for future videos!

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GREAT BOOKS ON WRITING/PUBLICATION:
Dreyer's English: A Completely Correct Guide to Clarity and Style by Benjamin Dreyer / https://amzn.to/3VE8dtt
Save the cat! Writing a novel by Jessica Brody / https://amzn.to/3Vyk2Bn
Before and After Book Deal by Courtney Maum / https://amzn.to/3Z4at03

SOME OF MY FAVORITE BOOKS:
An American Marriage by Tayari Jones / https://amzn.to/3vvWItt
Fierce Kingdom by Gin Phillips / https://amzn.to/3CFz4Pt
Such a Fun Time by Kiley Reid / https://amzn.to/3CjFFi5

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MORE Book Publisher Questions and Answers:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?ve3PfESRgwLo&listPLAq2gVD4hxaUZ5IY8GCttSsXAUEOourlY8

RELATED VIDEOS:
The key to a compelling protagonist: https://youtu.be/G59iclZRCCU
Common mistakes when writing multiple screenplays: https://youtu.be/kahUXqY2cDk

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TODAY’S #ASKMENYTHING:
00:58 – What are my favorite things in a story?
02:19 – How do you approach plot points that will become relevant later in the series?
03:52 – How can you give effective feedback to a critical partner?
06:26 – How to avoid coincidences in a speculative novel?

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ON ME:
My name is Alyssa Matesic and I am a professional book editor with almost a decade of experience in book editing and writing. Throughout my career, I have held editorial positions at both sides of the publishing industry: the Big Five and literary agencies. The goal of this channel is to help writers throughout their book writing journey, whether you're working on your manuscript or looking for publishing advice.

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