Best Peter Ivanov Podcasts (2025)

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What it takes to develop an AI Business Solution? Podcast with Sana Moin - AI engineer and Data Scientists 38:29

18d ago38:29

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Leading as in Tango in the age of AI. Podcast with Senior Project Manager and Leadership Coach - Agnieszka Maria Gasperini 31:37

25d ago31:37

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New Season Preview: From Comp Titles to Virtual Spaces: What's Next at Manuscript Academy 8:05

1M ago8:05

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Also on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/QaWwJ8O5NFAIn this episode of the Manuscript Academy Podcast, hosts Julie Kingsley and Jessica Sinsheimer introduce new tools and features for writers, including a comp title finder, an advanced agent search, and a writer group creator. They discuss the development of a virtual interactive space for writers to c…

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Why should managers care about AI and Data Security today? Podcast with Anna Hakkers, PhD 40:21

1M ago40:21

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Data and People Driven Transformation - Podcast with Maria Zelkovskaya - Business Transformation Leader in Data, People and Strategy 52:03

2M ago52:03

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The Power of Storytelling in the Age of AI! Podcast with Emma Wainer - inspiring Speaker, Coach and Leader! 45:17

2M ago45:17

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Addressing the Human Aspect in AI implementation Podcast with Dr. Christina Strauss - researcher bridging Psychology and AI, CEO of MindTech 1:08:29

3M ago1:08:29

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AI for Leadership, Ecosystem Collaboration, and Cancer Healing - Podcast with the Inspiring Scientist, Leader, and Professional Board Member Susanne Schaffert, PhD 40:17

3M ago40:17

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How AI Can Help Us Cure Cancer? | Podcast with Hesham Sabry 43:00

3M ago43:00

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5 Tips for Leaders to Prepare for ASI 9:06

4M ago9:06

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Why Does Publishing Take So Darn Long? With Special Guest Agent Stefanie Molina 46:31

5M ago46:31

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Have you ever wondered why Publishing seems to take so much longer than any other industry? We posed this question to agent Stefanie Molina, Ladderbird Literary--and discuss what it means for agents, editors, and - most of all - writers. Want to talk about your work with Stefanie? Schedule a time here: https://manuscriptacademy.com/faculty-members/…

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Upskilling for the future and AI Super Intelligence. Podcast with Teodor Panayotov - CEO & Co Founder of Ethermind 57:24

5M ago57:24

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Human centric approach for re-skilling and up-skilling people for massive AI adoption. Podcast with Radoslava Krosneva.. 32:22

5M ago32:22

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How To Make Your Work More Addictive: Pacing, Structure & Symmetry with Agent Liv Ivanov 21:18

5M ago21:18

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We are so happy to welcome Liv Ivanov, agent at Creative Media Agency, to the podcast!In this episode, we talk about making your work more addictive (we can all dream of the "I read it in one sitting" agent response!) through: *Effective pacing*Structure*Tension*Symmetry *The MICE Quotient And more! Liv shares her insights on avoiding excessive exp…

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How To Make Your Work More Commercial with Agent Alyssa Jennette (Stonesong Literary) 15:38

6M ago15:38

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How do you make your work more commercial--and why is commercial the trend right now? Join agent Alyssa Jennette (Stonesong Literary) as we talk about: 1) Why is commercial trending right now? 2) What can ALL genres (including literary) do to appeal to readers in this moment? 3) Why you should focus revision efforts on stakes, character, payoff and…

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How to use AI and a global expert team to drive innovation and business growth for multiple companies. Podcast with Peter Murphy Lewis 46:16

6M ago46:16

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The Formula For Successful Books with Editor Ivan Taurisano 44:52

6M ago44:52

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Is there a formula for success? What do you do when "A new twist on something familiar" starts to feel overly simplistic? Enter editor Ivan Taurisano, editor at Abrams, who works from the opposite direction of most editors: he can think of a concept that's marketable, then put together the team to make it happen. We discuss: ***Collaborating with L…

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Building a personal brand for managers and entrepreneurs. Podcast with Soukayna Ikhiche. 32:14

6M ago32:14

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The Art of Feedback: What To Take, What To Ignore & How To Know The Difference 36:45

7M ago36:45

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We love Bonnie Jo Pierson. Not only is she a Manuscript Academy alum and a published author, she’s a member of a 20-person writing group—and an expert on knowing what feedback to take, what to ignore, and how to tell the difference. After 17 years of writing, her novel is ready—and we talk about keeping work fresh, learning and growing as a person,…

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Generative AI: Overhyped or the Next Big Thing? Podcast with Will Wigmore 45:50

7M ago45:50

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AI is not a “hype” but a “multiplier” of your team’s output! Podcast with Dobroslav Dimitrov CEO, Association Chairman and AI Evangelist 1:14:38

7M ago1:14:38

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I hope this has been useful and if you have any thoughts on managing remote teams, I’d love to hear about them. Please drop your comments in the box below! Alternatively, feel free to subscribe by clicking this link: http://eepurl.com/bvFaOD ______________________________________________________________________ Peter Ivanov can be found here: For m…

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Live Recorded: Mystery Editor Consultation with Macmillan Editor Christina Lopez 49:54

8M ago49:54

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Today is a special live recording of the Manuscript Academy podcast! In front of Manuscript Academy members, Jessica and Julie are joined by faculty member and Macmillan editor Christina Lopez in another installment of our Mystery Agent/Editor segment. Listen in as Christina critiques writer Karissa Riffel’s YA horror query and first page, and answ…

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How can AI help adding years to life and life to years? Podcast with Andrija Tomovic 44:51

8M ago44:51

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Your Book Is Not For Everyone (Thank Goodness!): Author Positioning with Norton Editor Emma Peters 39:05

8M ago39:05

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Have you ever been tempted to say "My book is for everyone"? We get it! It sounds like the perfect way to convince an agent your book is a slam dunk bestseller--right? Wrong. Realistically, no book is for everyone--and this is a great thing. We're happy to join Emma Peters, editor at W.W. Norton, to discuss: *Why you need to define your audience--a…

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Metaphor, Math, Editing, & How You Can Get Your Message to Your Reader Effectively 38:09

8M ago38:09

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We are so excited to welcome math teacher Ben Orlin to the podcast!Ben Orlin is a math teacher who can't draw. His book Math with Bad Drawings (2018) has sold more than 100,000 copies worldwide, and has since been followed by Change is the Only Constant (2019), Math Games with Bad Drawings (2022), and most recently, Math for English Majors (Sept 20…

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Messy Characters, Building Tension & How Agents Should Advocate For Your Work with Agent Nour Sallam 32:31

9M ago32:31

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We are so happy to welcome Nour Sallam, agent at P.S. Literary, to the podcast! We discuss: *How agents should advocate for clients from signing to offers to contracts to publication and beyond *Why messy characters and their interiority are often the one thing missing from your work *Why we should experience empathy for your villain*Opportunities …

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How can Stoicism be applied in the modern life and leadership? Interview with Rodrigo Barreto 35:39

9M ago35:39

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I hope this has been useful and if you have any thoughts on managing remote teams, I’d love to hear about them. Please drop your comments in the box below! Alternatively, feel free to subscribe by clicking this link: http://eepurl.com/bvFaOD ______________________________________________________________________ Peter Ivanov can be found here: For m…

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Genres, Tropes, Trends, and Finding Your Agent Fit with Agent Erica Bauman 44:36

9M ago44:36

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We are so pleased to welcome agent Erica Bauman from Aevitas Creative Management to the podcast!We discuss: *How to make your work more atmospheric*Where to place emphasis when writing between genres *Balancing keeping the reader in their heads vs. their senses *When the genre of our world gets closer to dystopia, how does the dystopian genre chang…

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Querying, Middle School, And How Mistakes + Embarrassment Often Lead To Book Deals 47:46

10M ago47:46

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Debut author Kristy Jackson joins Julie and Jessica to talk about her new middle grade book, MORTIFIED, now out in bookstores everywhere! From embarrassing middle school moments to querying hiccups, Kristy talks about her 20+ year-long writing journey, how she found the right agent for her, and how perseverance made all the different to achieving h…

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Up-skilling Humanity for AI. Podcast with the Digital Entrepreneur Melinda Jacobs 40:27

10M ago40:27

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In this podcast episode, we discuss how ethical AI can scale education and up-skill humanity for using AI. We also share a number of practical tips for running a "remote first" company and building powerful hybrid teams. - book 1: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/hilke-schellmann/the-algorithm/9780306827341/?lens=hachette-books - book 2: ht…

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Preparing For Your International Bestseller: Liv Constantine on Crafting Unputdownable Characters 46:53

10M ago46:53

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In the first installment of the Manuscript Academy Book Club, we have Liv Constantine, the pen name for internationally bestselling sister duo Lynne and Valerie Constantine! Joined by Jessica, Julie, and the Manuscript Academy community, Valerie and Lynne answer your questions about how to collaborate and edit as a team, how to get the best results…

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Democratizing strategy with AI. Interview with CIO and Strategic Consultant Craig Wallace 49:22

10M ago49:22

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I hope this has been useful and if you have any thoughts on managing remote teams, I’d love to hear about them. Please drop your comments in the box below! Alternatively, feel free to subscribe by clicking this link: http://eepurl.com/bvFaOD ______________________________________________________________________ Peter Ivanov can be found here: For m…

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Finding Your Voice: On the Page, In Your Life with Agent Katharine Sands + Jessica Doyle-Mekkes 57:43

11M ago57:43

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You’ve heard of the all-important voice—but how do you make it more vivid, both on the page—and in your life? Enter Jessica Doyle-Mekkes, an author, voice coach, and eloquent speaker on how your voice in your life and your voice on the page are linked, vitally important—and within your control to improve. Listen along for what helps your voice come…

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How to grow your business exponentially with AI? Podcast with the serial entrepreneur Anatoliy Labinskiy 36:06

11M ago36:06

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In this episode, I am joined by Anatoli Labinski, a Ukrainian entrepreneur who runs JSM Grow, an agency for Shopify businesses. Anatoli developed an AI-powered software for ad performance, involved in real estate. We discuss his journey from financial struggles to e-commerce success and the crucial role of AI in his business. I hope this has been u…

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Hollywood Versus New York: Publishing, Film, Options, Etiquette + What Makes A Hook? 44:42

11M ago44:42

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We are thrilled to introduce our very own Julie Kingsley's debut novel! It's called The Space Between You and Me and came out this week!"That summer, I finally grew into myself. The problem? I grew too fast. And fruit that grows too fast often bursts in the sunshine."With her agent Lane Heymont (Tobias Literary Agency), we discuss: *What happens if…

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Emotional Range, Sensory Details, And Pitching Works On Difficult Topics 52:40

11M ago52:40

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Content Warning: This podcast discusses suicide, grief, and loss. Pam O'Hara's beautiful writing captivated our expert audience during a recent Manuscript Academy panel, so much so that it was picked for our 2024 MSWL Agent Choice Awards. Pam joins Jessica and Julie to speak about her stunning memoir about love, loss, and losing a loved one by suic…

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Live Recorded: Query Class with Agent Dr. Emmy Nordstrom Higdon 1:13:04

12M ago1:13:04

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Watch the free video version, slides and all (and get a coupon for our workshop!) at https://manuscriptacademy.com/emmyJoin our Three-Day Keep An Agent Reading Workshop, May 28-30, here: https://manuscriptacademy.com/product/keep-an-agent-reading-workshopTIMESTAMPS: Essential Elements of a Query Letter (00:03:07) Dr. Emmy Nordstrom Higdon covers th…

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Mini Lesson: What Author Elizabeth Holden Did Right In Her Query & First Page 22:56

12M ago22:56

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We are honored that author Elizabeth (Liz) Holden, author of the forthcoming YA novel Mighty Millie Novak, allowed us to go through her work as a teaching tool for you--what each element accomplishes, WHY it works, and how you can do the same in your own query and first page.If you'd like to follow along visually, head to our YouTube Channel, https…

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The Roller Derby of Querying: How Author Elizabeth Holden Found Her Agent 51:14

12M ago51:14

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View our in-depth video of what Liz did right in her query letter and first page here: https://www.youtube.com/@manuscriptacademyMeet Elizabeth Holden, Physics professor, travel entrepreneur, and author of Mighty Millie Novak, a YA novel coming out from Flux Publishing in August. https://www.elizabeth-holden.com/Liz is also the travel coordinator f…

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Finding Your Perfect Agent Fit with Agent Ismita Hussain and Author Jessica Guerrieri 46:38

12M ago46:38

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Please note: This episode contains mentions of alcoholism, recovery, and sobriety. We are so happy to welcome author Jessica Guerrieri and agent Ismita Hussain (Great Dog Literary) to the podcast. They're a great example of what to look for in an author-agent relationship--they're creative, collaborative, supportive, and successful (Jessica's debut…

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Tuesday, May 7, 8:30pm ET: Free Query Workshop With Agent Emmy Nordstrom Higdon 43:21

1y ago43:21

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We are so grateful to Emmy Nordstrom Higdon, agent at Westwood Creative Associates, who has offered to teach a free workshop for you all about the elements of querying—interest, emphasis, tension—that keep a busy agent reading in 2024. Get your free ticket (or replay ticket!) here: https://manuscriptacademy.com/emmyThe event is Tuesday, May 7, 8:30…

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Writing Fantasy That Mirrors Our World With (Manuscript) Academy Award Winner Ali McLafferty 47:08

1y ago47:08

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We are thrilled to introduce Ali McLafferty, author, teacher, and most recent winner of the as-yet-untitled (Manuscript) Academy Awards. Ali was nominated by agent Melissa Edwards (Stonesong Literary) for this gorgeous fantasy novel that brings up a lot of issues in our world as well. We discuss how she polished her query, how many drafts she did o…

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Details, Focus and Visual Storytelling To Bring Any Genre To Life with Editor Melissa Warten Vogan 44:23

1y ago44:23

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We love this creativity-packed episode with Melissa Vogan (née Melissa Warten), former editor at Macmillan, current editor at Epic For Kids. We discuss: *“Just enough” art notes - and how they’re useful for every genre *How you can guide the focus of your reader through sensory language *How to get to the heart of your story *How to disagree with a…

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The Latest Trends and Tactics in Learning and Development, Onboarding and integrating AI 51:10

1y ago51:10

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In this special episode, I am joined by Lora Prospero. We discuss the latest trends and tactics in Learning and Development, Onboarding, and integrating AI. I hope this has been useful and if you have any thoughts on managing remote teams, I’d love to hear about them. Please drop your comments in the box below! Alternatively, feel free to subscribe…

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AI Strategy and Adoption for senior managers| Interview with Ivelina Nikolova 32:50

1y ago32:50

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In this special episode, I am joined by Ivelina Nikolova. We will be talking about AI strategy and adoption for senior managers. I hope this has been useful and if you have any thoughts on managing remote teams, I’d love to hear about them. Please drop your comments in the box below! Alternatively, feel free to subscribe by clicking this link: http…

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Good, Better, Best, Agented! Julia Alexandra and Agent Ellen Goff on Plot, Character & World 47:54

1y ago47:54

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You may remember Julia Alexandra from our episode in the fall when we went over three query versions with her (good, better, best): Well, she now has an agent! Ellen Goff (HG Literary) joins us with Julia to discuss balancing plot, character, and world--if your fantasy novel will hold up without your fantasy elements, which we're now calling "The G…

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Learning Advanced Point of View, Romantic Tension & Betrayal From A New Body-Swapping Novel 51:29

1y ago51:29

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If you've ever had trouble with point of view in your work, wait until you hear the advanced logistical world author Nia Davenport had to navigate for her new novel, Out of Body, which she pitches as Freaky Friday meets Get Out. Not only does she have best friends, crushes, confused parents, and a villain on the loose--but she weaves it all into a …

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Success Stories: Aime Alley Card, Agent Leticia Gomez And One Olympic Team That Changed Everything 49:03

1y ago49:03

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Tennessee, 1960. One extraordinary team of women--and the first all-Black women’s track team--found glory at the Olympic games in Rome. Here in America, their success was "an impossible dream come true."Now, author Aime Alley Card tells us her personal connection to the team, how she did her astonishing amount of research, and how she found agent L…

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What Editors Look For: Fresh Takes On Familiar Stories with Harper Editor Sara Schonfeld 45:29

1y ago45:29

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Join our interactive Says/Does Activity + view transcript here: https://manuscriptacademy.com/faculty-members/sara-schonfeldWe discuss editing with love and patience, acquiring in the age of book bans (let's just say Florida doesn't get to choose what the rest of the country reads), how to make your book feel "fresh"--and why so many editors ask fo…

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Research, Marketing & Successful Small Press Publishing with Author JB Harris 54:03

1y ago54:03

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Sometimes publishing your novel takes an unexpected route. In today's episode, Jessica and Julie speak with author JB Harris to discuss how she pivoted when agents told her the manuscript she'd been working on for 11 years would be hard to break out during COVID. We cover querying, finding the right small traditional publisher, and how to market yo…

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