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I’ve paid for services like this in the past, but always felt disappointed in the end. This time, we were able to discuss what the main issue was, and at least in the opinion of one agent, it wasn’t my writing. It was my query letter and perhaps my approach to agenting. So at least I can walk away and hone in on this point. So in this sense, I would recommend people check the services from Manuscript Academy out. Definitely helped me feel less crazy and deflated.
Colin Culbreth
April 20, 2025
My meeting with Alice went well. She is kind, encouraging, gives positive feedback on both my errors and what I’m doing well. I was also able to discuss a revision of chapters. Afterwards, I felt motivated to rewrite my query and revise my manuscript. Alice Speilburg is a 10 out of 10 in my book.
Carol Dean
April 20, 2025
I always go to Manuscript Academy when I’ve done all I can on my own and want guaranteed expert help. Agents and editors are the trusted ones out in the cutthroat industry everyday so understanding their perspective is priceless. With my synopsis critique, Renee gave me insight that pointed me in the right direction not only for this activity but also for my manuscript in general. I had been struggling with confidence about if all the scenes / characters in my story really needed to be there, and her feedback addressed this without her knowing! Renee is patient and clear and a fantastic resource for any writer hoping to sharpen not only their writing skills but also their overall approach to the classic, three-act story structure. Look at her website for additional tools and services!
Susana Kuehne
April 20, 2025
Reneeís expertise was invaluable in shaping my query letter for agents. Her feedback was precise, insightful, and encouraging, showing me where to enhance emotional impact and sharpen the pitch. Her guidance brought out the best in my query, leaving me confident and ready to approach agents. She went above and beyond expectations. Highly recommended!
Rand Briggs
April 20, 2025
Ismita’s written critique and live consultation were professional, succinct, and insightful. Literary novels aren’t easy to pitch because there’s no blueprint for them. Ismita, as an agent who prominently represents literary fiction, clearly understands this. I’d recommend a consultation with her to anyone brave (or crazy) enough to shop a debut literary novel in the current marketplace!
Edward Huddleston
April 20, 2025
Carina jumped right in and covered a lot of ground in our meeting. It was clear that she had prepared notes on my pitch letter and pages in advance. She showed me specific lines that she liked as well as ones with room for improvement and commented on the overall voice, pacing, and scene structure. Overall she was knowledgeable and encouraging.
Grace Harrington
April 20, 2025
I had the pleasure of working with Molly Cusick on my query letter and I couldn’t be more grateful for her expertise. Molly’s keen eye for detail and insightful feedback transformed my letter into a polished and compelling representation of my work. She not only helped me convey my ideas more effectively but also boosted my confidence in the submission process. I highly recommend her services to anyone looking to elevate their writing!
Mother Moon
April 20, 2025
Caitlin was incredibly insightful with her comments about the first 30 pages of my WIP. It was clear that she had carefully read the pages and had taken detailed notes. She read back several passages from my manuscript that she used to illustrate how I could make my writing more impactful. Her feedback was not only constructive, but she delivered it with kindness. She gave me several amazing ideas to make my worldbuilding stronger. I would highly recommend booking a consultation with Caitlin.
Sylvia Westphal
April 20, 2025
Emma was super helpful in working through my pitch materials with me, and helped me come up with a restructure that I think will really make my story more effective! She was friendly and punctual, and I’m so glad I took the time to talk to her.
Leilani Potgieter
April 20, 2025
I am a bit late to writing this, but I benefited greatly from my 10-page consultation with Fiona Kenshole. My work-in-progress is a feminist eco-fantasy retelling of a Sufi literary classic – Fiona is so well-read that she was even familiar with the source text! She helped me visualize the intro in a whole new way that really improved the manuscript.
Perin G.
April 20, 2025
Grrrreat! Very informative. He got where I was at, what I’d done well, what needed to change. I half expected he’d mail it in, treat me like someone who hadn’t a clue and needed to start from scratch. (He wouldn’t be the first.) He was quite the opposite: honest, blunt, engaged, tuned in to me. It felt like a mind meld, and he gave me hope when I thought my hope had run out. I’m looking forward to seeing what we come up with. Thank you so much for making him available as a resource!
Jaso Luban
April 20, 2025
Fiona has given me such fresh and seasoned advice! Her encouragement and input has helped me greatly; to view my work, my job in storytelling, with a deeper understanding and connection . From beginnings, to the arc of the story-the where why when all the way through to an exciting and delightfully natural ending , keeping the reader in mind, and wanting more. Her knowledge of not only writing but illustration is so valuable to me as an author/illustrator. I am thrilled to have this opportunity !
As long as she is available through Manuscript Academy, I plan on booking time with her, because of her wise council. She is also a kind, funny and authentic person, which always helps!
Ellen Carroll
April 20, 2025