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Molly was very knowledgeable and provided excellent feedback. She was professional, courteous, and especially helpful considering the limited time we had together. Turned out to be a far more impactful conversation than I couldíve hoped for.
Matt Plum
March 24, 2025
Iíve done a few of these consultations and this was by far the best. It really felt like Dani had my best interest at heart. She spoke to me like we were a team.
Shannon Norwood
March 24, 2025
15 minutes with Dani restored my faith in myself! I had made changes to my manuscript and query letter based on a different agentís comments. These changes were made very grudgingly and left me feeling demoralized but a bit pugnacious. Dani didnít like any of those changes and unknowingly made suggestions that were very similar to my original copy. I must add that she also suggested something brilliant that I had NOT thought about.
I learned a lesson that Teacher Beth already knew but Writer Beth forgot. Just as our writing styles are unique, so are agents. Some like voice, others like carefully wrought words that transcend our dreary lives.
You might have guessed – Iím a vocal spitfire. I had drained every ounce of spunk from my first ten pages. Dani gave me permission to return to Divadom – the domain of the Finally Fabulous.
If you err on the side of smart ass storytelling, Daniís your gal. She studies your work with a fine-toothed-comb (well, as much as 15 minutes will allow) and has plenty of suggestions that make so much sense.
I learned an enormous lesson from this experience. I will continue to request critiques from readers who donít mesh with my style not only to hone my skills but also to question myself and then walk away like The Donna.
If you know, you know!
Elizabeth Wagenaar
March 24, 2025
Caitlin was very businesslike and professional. I immediately received actionable, useful advice. Her advice surprised me.
Here I had been trying to condense my synopsis, while I really wanted it to be more detailed. I thought I was doing a good job of keeping that section short. She suggested the synopsis could be more than one paragraph (I had no idea!) and that I could instead shorten my bio section to make room for the object of interest, the actual storyline. This now makes sense, but I would not have been able to see that without help.
I’m grateful for the course correction.
Holly Erskine
March 24, 2025
Larissa was very insightful, full of good suggestions and supportive, too. Very glad we did the call.
Ilana Sparrow
March 24, 2025
Carina was extremely helpful. She went through my query materials step by step, starting with the things she felt I had done right (helpful in putting me at ease), then offering her suggestions for improvement.
It was lovely meeting her, and very worthwhile!
Jeanne Stadel
March 24, 2025
Fiona really could not have been more helpful. In her very cheerful way, she pointed out the ways in which my opening chapter, as well as my query, could be improved. I’m very grateful for the suggestions she provided!
Jeanne Stadel
March 24, 2025
Marilyn Atlas, 10 min. Zoom meeting was great. She told me pointers of exactly what was needed. I learned so much. Every writer could benefit from her advice and critique. Truly a fantastic person, easy to talk with and expert in her field.
David Jones
March 24, 2025
What a wonderful session with Caitlyn! She gave me very specific advice on how to elevate my pitch and first 10 pages, as well as information about construction/organization that will help me with future queries. Highly recommended!
Cindy Brown
March 24, 2025
Testimonials always praise the person, but Emmy really is a great teacher/facilitator. She’s fun and vibrant, and has a ton of experience and knowledge which she shares without stint.
Thomas Andrew Green
March 24, 2025
I met twice with Fiona Kenshole about my query. Twice because my first attempt was underwhelming and its make over flew over the top. Fiona reined me in to be pithy not patheticó Iím now sensing Iím closing in on it. She was concise, interested, and hilarious throughout both meetings so, if youíre looking for the experienced opinion of an honest agent, Fiona is the person I suggest you turn to.
Amal Karzai
March 24, 2025
Renee Fountain really cares about helping aspiring authors! She was honest and provided good examples of how I can improve my first page as well as my query letter. Thank you, Manuscript Academy, for making the interaction with publishing professionals possible for dreamers like me!
Eileen Hernandez-Cole
March 24, 2025