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Would a Publisher Say Yes? What Editors Look for in a Manuscript with Ami McConnell

30 Sep 2025

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🎙️ Would a Publisher Say YES to Your Manuscript? | Ami McConnell on Editing, Publishing & WriterFestIn this powerful finale to our Editing Season, we sit down with Ami McConnell, a veteran editor with 20+ years in traditional publishing. From her roles as Senior Acquisitions Editor at HarperCollins to Editor-in-Chief & VP at Simon & Schuster’s Howard Books, Ami has shaped New York Times bestsellers and award-winning books—and today, she’s here to answer the question every aspiring author asks: “Would a publisher say yes to my manuscript?”Ami shares insider insights on:✅ What publishers look for in a debut manuscript✅ How editing really works behind the scenes✅ The biggest mistakes first-time authors make✅ Her journey from corporate publishing to founding WriterFest Nashville and her own literary agency📚 Whether you’re just starting your writing journey or preparing to pitch your book, this episode is packed with must-know advice to help you write, revise, and publish like a pro.🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with your fellow writers!#AmiMcConnell #DebutWritersPodcast #WriterFest #PublishingTips #BookEditing #ManuscriptTips #HowToGetPublished #WritingAdvice #FirstTimeAuthor #TraditionalPublishing

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