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A bestselling author and expert publishing consultant, Ally loves using her experience and insider knowledge of the book industry to lead serious authors toward publishing success. She has served small and “Big Five” publishers, including Simon & Schuster, where she acquired and edited books for the Touchstone and Fireside imprints. Her client list includes authors publishing with such companies as Simon & Schuster, Penguin Random House, Rodale Inc., Chronicle Books, Kaplan Publishing, Sunrise River Press, Sourcebooks, and Hay House, as well as independently published bestsellers. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate and Master of Arts in English and Creative Writing, Ally is the founder of The Writer’s Ally, through which she leads a diversified team ...more

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Allyson E. Machate Hi Igor. Honestly, no. I mean, I do get excited as things unfold, especially if I'm having a good day and really love what I've written, or when a rev…moreHi Igor. Honestly, no. I mean, I do get excited as things unfold, especially if I'm having a good day and really love what I've written, or when a revision has things falling nicely into place. I love that feeling when things start coming together--when you're working on a draft and you cross a kind of turning point where suddenly it starts to come together as a book! I've heard some authors report feeling very attached to characters or stories and getting very emotional when they have to, say, kill someone off, but that hasn't been my experience. I can totally see how that could happen for someone, though.(less)
Allyson E. Machate I specialized in prescriptive nonfiction as a ghostwriter for years, and I really loved that work because every project was an opportunity to do a dee…moreI specialized in prescriptive nonfiction as a ghostwriter for years, and I really loved that work because every project was an opportunity to do a deep dive into the subject matter. On one book, I got an education in interior design and decorating aesthetics. On another, I learned a ton about things like goal setting and self-discipline. In addition to ghostwriting, I did book-doctoring work for publishers, mainly in the health and wellness categories, so while I'm certainly no person-doctor I do know more than the average person about topics like mental health, getting a good night's sleep, eating to avoid/improve illnesses, etc. It's awesome to be able to learn from experts as I worked with them to share their knowledge with readers everywhere.(less)
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