Alyssa Matesic

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I'm an independent developmental book editor and publishing consultant with a decade of experience in book publishing. My career started in editorial roles at Henry Holt & Company (an imprint of Macmillan), The Book Group literary agency, and Ballantine Books (an imprint of Penguin Random House), where I worked with debut and bestselling authors. Since 2020, I've been sharing weekly writing and publishing insights on YouTube to help authors at all stages of their careers make their stories stronger. WORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORY www.alyssamatesic.com/inquire#inquire-2 DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT! www.alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-form SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER FEATURING WRITING/PUBLISHING EXPERTS www.chapter-break.com/

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6 Publishing Trends That Are Changing Everything in 2026

6 Publishing Trends That Are Changing Everything in 2026 Alyssa Matesic

26K views - 6 days ago

I’m an Editor. Is It Even Worth Writing a Book in 2026?

I’m an Editor. Is It Even Worth Writing a Book in 2026? Alyssa Matesic

46K views - 1 week ago

I’ve Edited 357 Books. Most Villains Lack These 5 Things.

I’ve Edited 357 Books. Most Villains Lack These 5 Things. Alyssa Matesic

32K views - 2 weeks ago

I'm a Book Editor. Here's Everything Writers WASTE Money On.

I'm a Book Editor. Here's Everything Writers WASTE Money On. Alyssa Matesic

30K views - 3 weeks ago

I'm an Editor. Most Writers Get This Key Element Wrong.

I'm an Editor. Most Writers Get This Key Element Wrong. Alyssa Matesic

38K views - 1 month ago

I Read My Subscribers' Fantasy Novels…67% Would Get Rejected

I Read My Subscribers' Fantasy Novels…67% Would Get Rejected Alyssa Matesic

91K views - 1 month ago

I'm an Editor. Here Are 7 Signs Your Book Will Flop.

I'm an Editor. Here Are 7 Signs Your Book Will Flop. Alyssa Matesic

125K views - 1 month ago

The Latest AI Publishing Scandal Is The Worst One Yet

The Latest AI Publishing Scandal Is The Worst One Yet Alyssa Matesic

63K views - 1 month ago

I’ve Read 107 Novels That Open Like This. It Never Works.

I’ve Read 107 Novels That Open Like This. It Never Works. Alyssa Matesic

91K views - 2 months ago

This Plot Theory Will Change How You Write Forever

This Plot Theory Will Change How You Write Forever Alyssa Matesic

39K views - 2 months ago

If I Read One More Villain Like This… (5 Characters We Need to Banish)

If I Read One More Villain Like This… (5 Characters We Need to Banish) Alyssa Matesic

73K views - 2 months ago

So Querying Wasn't At All What I Expected...

So Querying Wasn't At All What I Expected... Alyssa Matesic

20K views - 2 months ago

My Subscribers Sent Me Their Manuscripts…They ALL Make This Mistake

My Subscribers Sent Me Their Manuscripts…They ALL Make This Mistake Alyssa Matesic

76K views - 2 months ago

The Truth About Publishing a Book in 2026 (From Macmillan’s CEO)

The Truth About Publishing a Book in 2026 (From Macmillan’s CEO) Alyssa Matesic

100K views - 3 months ago

This Book Was Cancelled. The Reason Why Should Scare You.

This Book Was Cancelled. The Reason Why Should Scare You. Alyssa Matesic

194K views - 3 months ago

How to Tell If Your Writing Is Bad

How to Tell If Your Writing Is Bad Alyssa Matesic

122K views - 3 months ago

The Real Reason Every Novel Is in First Person Now

The Real Reason Every Novel Is in First Person Now Alyssa Matesic

68K views - 4 months ago

The Plot Trick Every Bestselling Author Knows (That No One Teaches)

The Plot Trick Every Bestselling Author Knows (That No One Teaches) Alyssa Matesic

42K views - 4 months ago

I Tried to Be Nice While Fixing My Subscribers’ Novels

I Tried to Be Nice While Fixing My Subscribers’ Novels Alyssa Matesic

41K views - 4 months ago

I'm a Book Editor. AI Novels Make Me Furious.

I'm a Book Editor. AI Novels Make Me Furious. Alyssa Matesic

90K views - 5 months ago

If You Want to Publish a Book in 2026, Watch This

If You Want to Publish a Book in 2026, Watch This Alyssa Matesic

83K views - 5 months ago

How to Plot an Entire Novel in Just 30 Mins (Yes, It’s Possible!)

How to Plot an Entire Novel in Just 30 Mins (Yes, It’s Possible!) Alyssa Matesic

40K views - 5 months ago

In 8 Mins, I'll Give You the Writing Motivation You Didn't Know You Needed

In 8 Mins, I'll Give You the Writing Motivation You Didn't Know You Needed Alyssa Matesic

26K views - 5 months ago

Is Your Book Idea Good? Here’s How to Tell

Is Your Book Idea Good? Here’s How to Tell Alyssa Matesic

36K views - 6 months ago

How I’d Write a Book in 2026

How I’d Write a Book in 2026 Alyssa Matesic

80K views - 6 months ago

The Worst Genres to Write in 2026 (Based on Publishing Industry Data)

The Worst Genres to Write in 2026 (Based on Publishing Industry Data) Alyssa Matesic

57K views - 6 months ago

7 Dialogue Mistakes That Make Your Story Unreadable

7 Dialogue Mistakes That Make Your Story Unreadable Alyssa Matesic

36K views - 7 months ago

Does Your Novel Pass My First Page Test?

Does Your Novel Pass My First Page Test? Alyssa Matesic

98K views - 7 months ago

Scammers Are Pretending to Be Me — And People Are Falling for It

Scammers Are Pretending to Be Me — And People Are Falling for It Alyssa Matesic

7.2K views - 7 months ago

The 7 Most Common Plots Ranked From Worst to Best

The 7 Most Common Plots Ranked From Worst to Best Alyssa Matesic

58K views - 8 months ago

My Top 10 Tips for Aspiring Authors

My Top 10 Tips for Aspiring Authors Alyssa Matesic

69K views - 8 months ago

You Sent Me Your Fantasy Novels…Here Are My (Honest) Thoughts

You Sent Me Your Fantasy Novels…Here Are My (Honest) Thoughts Alyssa Matesic

77K views - 8 months ago

No, You Probably Shouldn’t Write Omniscient Narration. Here’s Why.

No, You Probably Shouldn’t Write Omniscient Narration. Here’s Why. Alyssa Matesic

80K views - 8 months ago

This Psychological Trick Will Change How You Write Forever

This Psychological Trick Will Change How You Write Forever Alyssa Matesic

284K views - 8 months ago

3 Authors Sent Me Their First Pages…Here’s Where They Go Wrong

3 Authors Sent Me Their First Pages…Here’s Where They Go Wrong Alyssa Matesic

76K views - 9 months ago

My Subscriber Sent Me Their First Chapter...And I Have Notes.

My Subscriber Sent Me Their First Chapter...And I Have Notes. Alyssa Matesic

44K views - 9 months ago

You Sent Me Your First 5 Pages…Here’s What I (Honestly) Think

You Sent Me Your First 5 Pages…Here’s What I (Honestly) Think Alyssa Matesic

94K views - 9 months ago

The 4 Types of Writers (and Which One Actually Makes $$$)

The 4 Types of Writers (and Which One Actually Makes $$$) Alyssa Matesic

118K views - 9 months ago

I Warn Authors Not to Do This…They Always Regret It

I Warn Authors Not to Do This…They Always Regret It Alyssa Matesic

79K views - 10 months ago

7 Reasons Your Story Is BORING (Without You Realizing It)

7 Reasons Your Story Is BORING (Without You Realizing It) Alyssa Matesic

52K views - 10 months ago

I Read More AI Stories…and I'm Scared for Us

I Read More AI Stories…and I'm Scared for Us Alyssa Matesic

72K views - 10 months ago

9 Writing Mistakes That INSTANTLY Turn Readers Off

9 Writing Mistakes That INSTANTLY Turn Readers Off Alyssa Matesic

177K views - 10 months ago

I Found My Old Writing… It’s SO Much Worse Than I Remember

I Found My Old Writing… It’s SO Much Worse Than I Remember Alyssa Matesic

37K views - 11 months ago

Can You Tell Which Story Was Written by AI?

Can You Tell Which Story Was Written by AI? Alyssa Matesic

257K views - 11 months ago

7 Endings That Guarantee 1-Star Reviews

7 Endings That Guarantee 1-Star Reviews Alyssa Matesic

51K views - 11 months ago

9 Brutally Honest Lessons to Save Your Writing Career (Don't Ignore)

9 Brutally Honest Lessons to Save Your Writing Career (Don't Ignore) Alyssa Matesic

39K views - 11 months ago

This Critical Mindset Shift Will Make You a Bestseller

This Critical Mindset Shift Will Make You a Bestseller Alyssa Matesic

46K views - 1 year ago

The Worst Genres in Publishing Right Now?

The Worst Genres in Publishing Right Now? Alyssa Matesic

46K views - 1 year ago

How NOT to Write Women: 9 Cringey Mistakes

How NOT to Write Women: 9 Cringey Mistakes Alyssa Matesic

76K views - 1 year ago

How to Write a Perfect First Line (18 Examples!)

How to Write a Perfect First Line (18 Examples!) Alyssa Matesic

58K views - 1 year ago

7 Mistakes You're Probably Making on Page One

7 Mistakes You're Probably Making on Page One Alyssa Matesic

41K views - 1 year ago

The Secret Reasons Publishing Is Rejecting Your Book (No BS)

The Secret Reasons Publishing Is Rejecting Your Book (No BS) Alyssa Matesic

16K views - 1 year ago

Why Publishing Is Saying “No” to Your Book (Real Talk)

Why Publishing Is Saying “No” to Your Book (Real Talk) Alyssa Matesic

42K views - 1 year ago

7 Harsh Truths Most Writers Ignore

7 Harsh Truths Most Writers Ignore Alyssa Matesic

41K views - 1 year ago

So, 50% of Writers Use AI Now?!

So, 50% of Writers Use AI Now?! Alyssa Matesic

68K views - 1 year ago

The WORST Writing Advice on the Internet

The WORST Writing Advice on the Internet Alyssa Matesic

106K views - 1 year ago

The Book I Read at 17 That Changed My Life

The Book I Read at 17 That Changed My Life Alyssa Matesic

5.6K views - 1 year ago

7 Plot Mistakes That Are Killing Your Story

7 Plot Mistakes That Are Killing Your Story Alyssa Matesic

130K views - 1 year ago

This Surprisingly Simple Trick Will Fix Your Story Every Time

This Surprisingly Simple Trick Will Fix Your Story Every Time Alyssa Matesic

18K views - 1 year ago

9 Ways to Make Readers HATE Your Main Character

9 Ways to Make Readers HATE Your Main Character Alyssa Matesic

305K views - 1 year ago