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Alyssa Matesic

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Developmental editor (ex–Penguin Random House; The Book Group) posting in-depth editing tips, trend analysis, and guidance for querying authors.

Data‑Driven Guide to Mastering Literary Querying
Social•Mar 10, 2026

Data‑Driven Guide to Mastering Literary Querying

I've been working on this massive project quietly for almost two years, and I'm SO excited to finally share it. 🎉 I wrote a book with the creator of QueryTracker, the #1 tool writers use to research and track agent submissions. If querying has ever felt confusing, overwhelming, or just completely opaque, we wrote this guide for YOU. We use real industry data (from agent surveys + more than 4 million actual queries) to bring you never-before-seen insights into the querying process.

By Alyssa Matesic
AI Novel Apps Are Gimmicky, Not Creative Boosts
Social•Mar 5, 2026

AI Novel Apps Are Gimmicky, Not Creative Boosts

Every week, someone asks me to promote their “AI for novelists” app. I decline them all, and if the main function is to generate the text/story, I die a little. But I’m genuinely curious: is anyone finding these apps helpful? Not...

By Alyssa Matesic
Intentional Breaks Beat Creative Blocks, Not Phone Scrolling
Social•Mar 3, 2026

Intentional Breaks Beat Creative Blocks, Not Phone Scrolling

If you're experiencing a creative block, I know a guaranteed way to overcome it: Take a break. But not just any kind of break. (No scrolling on your phone for two hours.) Here are 3 tips for taking an intentional, creatively restorative break....

By Alyssa Matesic
Master Time Manipulation to Craft Your Bestseller
Social•Mar 2, 2026

Master Time Manipulation to Craft Your Bestseller

What's behind the blockbuster success of novels like People We Meet on Vacation and The Housemaid? It’s not just the prose, the characters, or the plot. It’s how the authors manipulate time to keep readers hooked. In today's video, I reveal how...

By Alyssa Matesic
What Is Your Story's Message? #booktok #writingtips
Video•Mar 1, 2026

What Is Your Story's Message? #booktok #writingtips

The video stresses that authors must crystallize their story’s core intention before entering the developmental editing phase. Without a firm grasp of the intended message, editors cannot reliably assess whether the narrative delivers the desired impact to readers. Key points include...

By Alyssa Matesic
Writing My First Book Transformed My Life
Social•Feb 27, 2026

Writing My First Book Transformed My Life

I wrote my very first book last year, and now that the release date is approaching, I’m excited for sure, but also…nervous. 😬 Is anyone even going to read it? Will people find it valuable? Or did I just waste a ton...

By Alyssa Matesic
What Is Your Protagonist's Objective?
Video•Feb 21, 2026

What Is Your Protagonist's Objective?

The video explains that a protagonist’s objective is the engine of story conflict, insisting that writers articulate what the main character wants early in the narrative. It offers a simple fill‑in‑the‑blank exercise—“My protagonist wants X, but Y and Z are getting...

By Alyssa Matesic