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I’ve worked with hundreds of authors in my professional career, from first-time novelists to experienced, New York Times bestselling authors. And while there are many excellent writers in both camps, I’ve noticed that there are also some stark differences in how successful professional authors think about and approach their work. So, in today’s video, I’m revealing five major differences that separate seasoned writers from the amateurs to help you embrace the mindset of a professional author and set yourself up for success in your writing career.
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GREAT BOOKS ABOUT WRITING/PUBLISHING:
Dreyer’s English: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style by Benjamin Dreyer / amzn.to/3VE8dtt
Save the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody / amzn.to/3Vyk2Bn
Before and After the Book Deal by Courtney Maum / amzn.to/3Z4at03
SOME OF MY FAVORITE BOOKS:
An American Marriage by Tayari Jones / amzn.to/3vvWItt
Fierce Kingdom by Gin Phillips / amzn.to/3CFz4Pt
Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid / amzn.to/3CjFFi5
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MORE WRITING AND PUBLISHING ADVICE:
5 Writing Rules You Should Totally Break: • 5 Writing Rules You Sh...
How to Become a Bestselling Author: • How to Become a Bestse...
Worst Amateur Writing Mistakes (With Examples!): • Worst Amateur Writing ...
5 WAYS PRO AND AMATEUR WRITERS DIFFER:
01:40 - Pros know when and how to bend the rules
03:13 - Pros keep writing no matter what
04:28 - Pros separate writing from publishing
05:57 - Pros are always growing
06:56 - Pros embrace feedback
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.
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