The Manuscript Academy Podcast

Conversations with agents, editors and authors on the craft, business and community of publishing.

Commercial, Literary, or Upmarket? Untangling the Terms We All Use (with Kaitlyn Sanchez)

October 1, 2026

The Comp Title Formula That Actually Works (with Hannah Robinson)

The Comp Title Formula That Actually Works (with Hannah Robinson)

September 22, 2026

Manuscript Academy Turns 10: A Look at Our Anniversary Season

Manuscript Academy Turns 10: A Look at Our Anniversary Season

September 22, 2026

Why Does Publishing Take So Darn Long? With Special Guest Agent Stefanie Molina

Why Does Publishing Take So Darn Long? With Special Guest Agent Stefanie Molina

December 20, 2024

How To Make Your Book More Addictive with Agent Liv Ivanov

How To Make Your Book More Addictive with Agent Liv Ivanov

December 3, 2024

How To Make Your Work More Commercial with Agent Alyssa Jennette (Stonesong Literary)

How To Make Your Work More Commercial with Agent Alyssa Jennette (Stonesong Literary)

November 25, 2024

The Formula For Successful Books with Editor Ivan Taurisano

The Formula For Successful Books with Editor Ivan Taurisano

November 7, 2024

The Art of Feedback: What To Take, What To Ignore & How To Know The Difference

The Art of Feedback: What To Take, What To Ignore & How To Know The Difference

November 7, 2024

Live Recorded: Mystery Editor Consultation with Macmillan Editor Christina Lopez

Live Recorded: Mystery Editor Consultation with Macmillan Editor Christina Lopez

September 23, 2024

Your Book Is Not For Everyone (Thank Goodness!): Author Positioning with Norton Editor Emma Peters

Your Book Is Not For Everyone (Thank Goodness!): Author Positioning with Norton Editor Emma Peters

September 4, 2024

Metaphor, Math, Editing, & How You Can Get Your Message to Your Reader Effectively

Metaphor, Math, Editing, & How You Can Get Your Message to Your Reader Effectively

August 26, 2024

Messy Characters, Building Tension & How Agents Should Advocate For Your Work with Agent Nour Sallam

August 9, 2024

Genres, Tropes, Trends, and Finding Your Agent Fit with Agent Erica Bauman

Genres, Tropes, Trends, and Finding Your Agent Fit with Agent Erica Bauman

July 29, 2024

Querying, Middle School, And How Mistakes + Embarrassment Often Lead To Book Deals

Querying, Middle School, And How Mistakes + Embarrassment Often Lead To Book Deals

July 15, 2024

Preparing For Your International Bestseller: Liv Constantine on Crafting Unputdownable Characters

Preparing For Your International Bestseller: Liv Constantine on Crafting Unputdownable Characters

July 1, 2024

Finding Your Voice: On the Page, In Your Life with Agent Katharine Sands + Jessica Doyle-Mekkes

Finding Your Voice: On the Page, In Your Life with Agent Katharine Sands + Jessica Doyle-Mekkes

June 11, 2024

Hollywood Versus New York: Publishing, Film, Options, Etiquette + What Makes A Hook?

June 7, 2024

Emotional Range, Sensory Details, And Pitching Works On Difficult Topics

Emotional Range, Sensory Details, And Pitching Works On Difficult Topics

June 5, 2024

The Roller Derby of Querying: How Author Elizabeth Holden Found Her Agent

The Roller Derby of Querying: How Author Elizabeth Holden Found Her Agent

May 20, 2024

Finding Your Perfect Agent Fit with Agent Ismita Hussain and Author Jessica Guerrieri

Finding Your Perfect Agent Fit with Agent Ismita Hussain and Author Jessica Guerrieri

May 20, 2024