Should you revise your WIP or start a new draft?

Опубликовано: 13 Март 2026
на канале: Alyssa Matesic
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Welcome to another #AskMeAnything session! In this series, I'm responding to your questions about the publishing industry and how to write a better book. Leave me any additional questions in the comments and I will add them to my list for future videos!

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TODAY'S #ASKMEANYTHING :
01:23 - How do you know if your story is unique or if the concept is overdone?
04:10 - How to get through a writing slump
06:20 - Should you revise your WIP or start a new draft?

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ABOUT ME:
My name is Alyssa Matesic, and I’m a professional book editor with 7+ years 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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