The Proven Formula That Makes a Story Irresistible

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What is it that sets runaway bestsellers apart? There’s a secret ingredient that makes certain stories irresistible to agents, publishers and readers — and it has nothing to do with the writing, the genre, or even the author. Today, I’m revealing the proven formula that will have agents and publishers fighting over your manuscript and giving you a framework to help you develop your next blockbuster story idea.
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GREAT BOOKS ABOUT WRITING/PUBLISHING:
Dreyer’s English: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style by Benjamin Dreyer / https://amzn.to/3VE8dtt
Save the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody / https://amzn.to/3Vyk2Bn
Before and After the 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 Age by Kiley Reid / https://amzn.to/3CjFFi5 
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MORE WRITING AND PUBLISHING ADVICE:
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5 Ways to Boost Your Chances of Getting Published:    • 5 Ways to Boost Your Chances of Getti...  
The Surefire Way to Make People Read Your Novel:    • The Surefire Way to Make People Read ...  
 
HOW TO COME UP WITH A HIGH-CONCEPT STORY IDEA:
00:40 – What is a “high-concept” book?
04:04 – Reimagine a familiar trope
04:50 – Ask what if?
05:39 – Craft an unexpected mash-up
07:11 – Experiment with structure
 
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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