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Your query can change everything. In fact, it may be the most important page you ever write. If you have a strong query, you’ll keep an agent reading. If not, they may never see all the work you put into your book. Enter The Five Day Query Workshop–The Manuscript Academy’s five-day mini-conference. Join us for daily classes, … Read more

Welcome to a #MSWL podcast first–a married publishing couple describing literary life, work, and how to make the most of both. We discuss what they’d love to see in their inboxes (and how their tastes vary), the crazy coincidences of their love story (they both went to Paris, worked at Scholastic, and lived in the … Read more

You may have heard mixed things about how publishing is doing in all of this. Some say everything is up and running–and some seem totally overwhelmed. In this episode, we spoke with agent Amy Elizabeth Bishop about how to navigate submissions during quarantine. We cover: Is it a good idea to send out your work … Read more

We are so pleased to speak with writer and editor Vivian Lee about the importance of literary community, what it was like for her to work in publishing at Little A/Amazon, and how our industry has changed over the past decade. We also discuss California Pizza Kitchen, fusion cuisine, and the immigrant experience–finding the perfect … Read more

In our quest to keep you informed, entertained, and connected in this difficult time, we’re bringing you a free writing workshop–direct to your computer. Join us for writing prompts, exercises, and a community of supportive, talented writers. Meet critique partners, receive feedback on your work, and take your mind off everything happening in the outside … Read more

We speak with agent, author, and stand-up comedian (yes, really!) Barbara Poelle about the Venn diagram of editorial needs, not swearing before 10 a.m., and how breaking all the rules worked out spectacularly well for one of her clients. Barbara’s new book, Funny You Should Ask: Mostly Serious Answers to Mostly Serious Questions About the … Read more

Join us for a look inside a literary agent’s inbox! Listen as she decides–in the moment, on the air–what to request, what to reject, and why. Stephanie Winter is an associate agent at P.S. Literary. She first joined the agency as an intern before becoming the agency’s relations assistant. Stephanie is a dedicated bookseller who … Read more

If you’re writing YA, adult fiction, or even memoir, odds are there’s a romantic element. Carly Silver is a longtime supporter of MSWL (you’ve seen her at our live happy hours, on our podcast, and more), and we’re thrilled to have her join us for this very special event. Carly will respond to your pages … Read more

So you’ve decided to try to get your book traditionally published. You’ve done the research. You have a great draft, a great synopsis, and you’re ready to start shopping your manuscript. You have extensive notes on complex worldbuilding, character backstories, maps you’ve sketched out, notebooks full of additional content. How do you decide what makes … Read more

Join us for the e-party of the season! We’ve got a special guest, a happy hour with your new writing friends (and perhaps future critique partners), prizes, surprises, and MORE. This will work on any smart device. Bring your characters, a pen, and notepad (not required but encouraged) for a night of writerly exploration followed … Read more