It’s our goal to create the happiest place in publishing. To that end, we offer:
Access to an entire conference (30+ hours) of edited classes and live panels, designed to help you learn everything from how to write a query letter, to how to interact with agents, to how to be your own book publicist–from home, in your pajamas. We have classes on craft, business, children’s books, adult genre fiction, nonfiction, social media, and behind-the-scenes publishing secrets. Everything in our member library is available 24/7—so you can pause, rewind, and take notes at your convenience. See the full list of classes here.
Consultations with agents and editors, face-to-face, from home. We’ve selected some of the smartest, kindest, most successful agents and editors in the business. Meet with them on your schedule, have real conversations, ask questions, and receive insightful feedback on your query and/or pages. Select video chat or phone–and yes, this works internationally. (Meetings are optional. You can sign up for as many as you like.)
Critique opportunities for your work. If you want a professional written critique of your work, then The Manuscript Academy has plenty of opportunities for you. Our faculty of agents, editors, and published authors offer detailed critiques of manuscript pages, query letters, synopses, and nonfiction book proposals. If you’ve ever wondered why you keep receiving form rejections, this is a great place to start.
Live events with our experts. Each month we host at least one live-streamed event to learn together in an introvert-friendly environment. Many are first page or query panels–submit your work, hang out with fellow members, and listen for feedback. Some are live classes, where you can interact with the agent or editor in real time. All are designed to inform, entertain, and build your community in a fun setting.
Support along the way. We’re here to guide you toward the most helpful classes, faculty members, and experiences for your unique situation. Each month we offer members-only office hours, feedback panels, and more. It makes us genuinely happy to help our members. So, please reach out.
