Molly Cusick's guest appearances

Molly Cusick

The Manuscript Academy

Middle Grade Ninja

Kiana Nguyen

John Cusick

Saba Sulaiman

Lane Heymont

Melissa de la Cruz

Mat Heagerty

Kristy Hunter

Barbara Poelle

Mike Chen

John Gallagher

Gordon Warnock

Debbie Dadey

Hugh Howey

Katherine Paterson

Kelly Thomas

OwlTail

We talk with Molly Cusick (formerly Molly Jaffa) about her transition from agent to editor, what editorial meetings REALLY look like, and why many publishing rules are made to be broken. As Molly says, love can appear when you least expect it—and this applies to books as well as relationships. We also discuss Coney Island, historical NYC, and how she met her literary husband. (It’s very New York.) You can meet with Molly (and book a written critique) here: https://manuscriptacademy.com/molly-cusickBooks she mentioned: Side Effects May Vary and Dumplin’ by Julie MurphyRed, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

We talk with Molly Cusick (formerly Molly Jaffa) about her transition from agent to editor, what editorial meetings REALLY look like, and why many publishing rules are made to be broken. As Molly says, love can appear when you least expect it—and this applies to books as well as relationships. We also discuss Coney Island, historical NYC, and how she met her literary husband. (It’s very New York.) You can meet with Molly (and book a written critique) here: <a href="https://manuscriptacademy.com/molly-cusick" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://manuscriptacademy.com/molly-cusick</a> Books she mentioned: Side Effects May Vary and Dumplin’ by Julie Murphy Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

58: From Agent To Editor: Molly Cusick, Editor at Sourcebooks

Molly Cusick and I discuss editing, both in her current role as an editor with Sourcebooks and as a successful literary agent for eight years. She walks us through her approach to revising a manuscript and eventually creating a novel with in-depth insights about each revision pass and editorial letter. She offers advice on how to keep plotting on track, how to tighten pacing, and so much more.Molly Cusick is an Editor at Sourcebooks in New York City, where she acquires Young Adult, Middle Grade, and picture book projects. Previously an agent for eight years, Molly represented authors including Julie Murphy (#1 New York Times bestselling author of DUMPLIN’), Natalie C. Parker (SEAFIRE), Troy Howell (WHALE IN A FISHBOWL), Jeramey Kraatz (the Space Runners series), Kayla Cagan (PIPER PERISH), and Paula Garner (STARWORLD). She works with all genres, prioritizing humor, heart, and immersive worlds. Follow her on Twitter @molly_cusick--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/middle-grade-ninja/support

Molly Cusick and I discuss editing, both in her current role as an editor with Sourcebooks and as a successful literary agent for eight years. She walks us through her approach to revising a manuscript and eventually creating a novel with in-depth insights about each revision pass and editorial letter. She offers advice on how to keep plotting on track, how to tighten pacing, and so much more. Molly Cusick is an Editor at Sourcebooks in New York City, where she acquires Young Adult, Middle Grade, and picture book projects. Previously an agent for eight years, Molly represented authors including Julie Murphy (#1 New York Times bestselling author of DUMPLIN’), Natalie C. Parker (SEAFIRE), Troy Howell (WHALE IN A FISHBOWL), Jeramey Kraatz (the Space Runners series), Kayla Cagan (PIPER PERISH), and Paula Garner (STARWORLD). She works with all genres, prioritizing humor, heart, and immersive worlds. Follow her on Twitter @molly_cusick --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/middle-grade-ninja/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/middle-grade-ninja/support</a>

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