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

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 when querying, and how to keep your work fresh when writing multiple books in the same genre.**Please note that there are spoilers for The Last Mrs. Parrish as noted verbally in the episode.**01:00 Meet the Authors: Liv Constantine01:19 The Journey to Success03:26 Collaborative Writing Process12:09 Crafting Unputdownable Thrillers16:47 Pitching and Querying Tips19:39 The Impact of Reese's Book Club25:31 Character Development and POV Shifts26:04 Crafting Intricate Plot Details27:33 Collaborating as Sisters31:15 Balancing Writing and Marketing34:58 Navigating the Publishing Industry36:59 Advice for Aspiring Writers38:40 Creating Realistic Psychopath Characters42:54 Final Thoughts and ReflectionsLearn more at https://livconstantine.com/