There are so many different ways to approach your writing practice, and I truly believe there is no right or wrong way to be a writer. But there is ONE thing that I think any author needs to do if they are serious about growing in their craft. In today’s video, I’ll reveal this habit that is so important for writers to develop — and break down exactly how to do it to improve your writing practice.
 
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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:
How to Choose the Right POV for Your Story:    • How to Choose the Right POV for Your ...      
5 Totally Free Ways to Improve Your Writing:    • 5 Totally Free Ways to Improve Your W...  
3 Ways to INSTANTLY Elevate Your Writing:    • 3 Ways to INSTANTLY Elevate Your Writing  
 
HOW TO READ LIKE A WRITER:
03:08 – Study the characters
03:58 – Look at how the story is told
05:32 – Analyze their writing style
06:26 – Consider the genre
07:17 – Read like a writer
 
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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Charlie Brown by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com 
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