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Above and Beyond
Renee’s responses are mini-master classes in writing. She’s thoughtful and insightful and no nonsense. She’s cool. In a 5 star review, I’d give her a 6!
Michele M.
July 20, 2026
Always great feedback
I have had several consultations with Alyssa. Her feedback guides me to cut out things I don’t need, and where to focus a little more. Her industry knowledge for comps and where my manuscript will fit is so helpful.
MonHayes
July 14, 2026
Great meeting, fantastic advice
Vanessa was so kind and offered me clear, concrete suggestions on how to strengthen my query and first pages.
Aisling Door
July 2, 2026
TEN INSIGHTFUL MINUTES
Agent Tamara Kawar did more in ten minutes with my first page than others have done in twice that time. She’d read it carefully and brought thoughtful, precise and productive suggestions forward with kindness and respect. I enjoyed meeting her as a person and learning from her as a professional. She gave me confidence that I am moving in the right direction without promising that I’d already arrived.
Suzanne Shipley
June 24, 2026
Helpful evaluation
It was clear that Stephanie put time and thought into her comments. Many of them were very helpful.
Joanie Leinwoll
July 11, 2026
A well-needed edit
I couldn’t be happier with Amy’s edits and suggestions.
I wish I’d had her edit 100 pages, but her comments are serving as an excellent guideline.
I highly recommend her services.
Joanie Leinwoll
July 14, 2026
Great Feedback on the Query + 10 Pages
Christina was wonderful! She gave me great actionable feedback on my query, what to lean into to make it stand out, as well as what I was doing right in my first 10 pages and what could be improved to make them stand out more. She was super helpful and really easy to talk to. I’d definitely recommend her to others!
Kristin Curry
July 14, 2026
Positive Interaction
Christina reviewed my query letter and first chapter. I was concerned how helpful this would be given the 15″. She got right into it and didn’t waste a word, which I appreciated. Her recommendations were spot on. She pointed out how I could improve my query letter. In addition she explained that the query letter needs to tie closely to the first chapter. As it was written, I provided a lot of unnecessary backstory and exposition in the first chapter. After I described the second chapter, she recommended starting with that and distributing backstory where needed. The advice was spot on. I made the change and the novel starts with an inciting event that is reflected in the query letter. Thank you.
JV Thomas
July 5, 2026
AMAZING 50 Page Critique!
I am so very grateful for the thorough and more importantly, helpful 50 page critique I received from Renee Fountain! Renee’s feedback is clear, understandable, and perhaps even more importantly, actionable! Instead of receiving it and feeling confused or deflated I’m excited to get back to work with her notes by my side! This critique was my birthday gift from my husband who can now officially declare himself winner in the gift giving department! Thank you Renee and thank you Manuscript Academy!
E. Powers
July 15, 2026
Thorough Critique
My written synopsis critique with Renee was exactly what I needed. She thoroughly broke down and reviewed what wasn’t working and clearly explained why. I was so relieved to finally get some guidance I nearly had happy tears by the end of the critique. I finally understand what was missing and how to improve it and I’m excited to move forward!
Victoria Nanas
July 15, 2026
Query Tune Up
Wow-a fabulous, informative, motivating session with Jessica for my Query letter. I learned “rules” (three character names) I would not have known without her expertise and we had such fruitful conversation to flesh out how to cultivate a quirky, fun-filled, voice to reflect the voice in my Rom-Com. I can’t wait to receive her notes and have already begun rewriting my query. Thank you so much!
Mary McKnight
July 1, 2026
Constructive Concrete Notes
Fifteen minutes goes so fast, but Nadia had notes ready, and we dove right in. She shared notes, asked questions, and listened. I listened too as she shared constructive concrete thoughts. It was an incredibly helpful session that gave me a lot of food for thought. I’ve been mulling over what she shared and am anxious to get back to work! Incredibly helpful and uplifting.
Nina W
June 29, 2026