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Eric is helpful and friendly. He liked my query and gave me sound advice on how to add to it for better understanding.
Mona Mehas
March 24, 2025
Rachel provided a wonderful critique on my opening pages. With both large picture and line level feedback, I was able to sharpen my opening scene. Her editor eye was able to really focus on details to help me get this project query-ready.
Kerry Chaput
March 24, 2025
I was on the fence about booking a query critique, but I am so glad I did! Kaitlyn Sanchez is a superstar agent so, of course, her feedback was spot on and her advice invaluable. She even strategized with me about how to find the best agents for the career I’d like to build. Her energy was infectious, and I left the meeting buzzing, inspired, and ready to work!
Cassi Darnell
March 24, 2025
I so enjoyed my consultation with Emmy Nordstrom Higdon! She is knowledgeable and friendly and had so many ideas to point me in the right direction. I was able to garner so much in such a short time – so worth doing! Thanks again, Manuscript Academy, for making these meetings happen!
Catherine Philhower
March 24, 2025
My ten-page critique meeting with John Cusick was incredibly helpful. His feedback was specific and actionable, and I left the meeting energized and optimistic.
Erin Clark
March 24, 2025
I’m truly grateful for Amy. I was really hoping to hear something different from her during our consultation, like that my materials were ready to go (query), so hearing I still had work to do was hard. It’s one of those things where you don’t hear what you WANT to hear, but you hear what you NEED to hear. Amy helped me get back on track regarding genre and style, and I’m so glad I met with her. Thanks, Amy!
Jaimie Hunter
March 24, 2025
Linda provided the final eyes I needed on my project before querying. She is a trusted source of sanity in an industry that feels out of control. I appreciated that she didnít say, ìyou have to do THIS,î but rather ìhere are some options, but you donít need to change a thing.î I appreciated the confidence her review instilled. I feel much more fortified to win this thing!
Jaimie Hunter
March 24, 2025
Molly Cusick looked at the first ten pages of my novel, and I couldnít be happier that she did. Primarily, I wanted to know how someone would react to that all-important opening, and Molly gave me great, objective insights into how the setting, characters, and voice come across. Along with her keen eye for details, Molly has a big heart. She was really warm, down-to-earth, and encouraging. With her extensive experience in the industry, she was able to fill me in on the current trends and offer advice about querying. After talking to her, I was excited to hit the keyboard.
Bud Jennings
March 24, 2025
I really enjoyed the 10-minute session to discuss my query letter with Stephanie Winter, who was so warm and kind. Her excellent insights and suggestions were incredibly valuable, and they were delivered in a way that made it clear she sympathizes with us writers trying to craft the perfect query. All through our conversation, Stephanie made me feel like she was in my corner, and because writing is usually such a solitary endeavor, that was especially appreciated.
Bud Jennings
March 24, 2025
John offered suggestions on things I would have never known unless I’d taken advantage of a consultation like this. I am always so surprised how much I can learn in ten minutes!
Amy Van Duyn
March 24, 2025
Every time I think I know what I’m doing writing queries, someone comes along and blows my mind. It happened again with the Manuscript Academy’s submission workshop. Through video presentations, peer critiques, a live panel with agents, and relentless positivity, the folks at the Manuscript Academy taught me exactly what needs to be in my query and why. I can’t thank them enough for their deep knowledge and generous spirits.
Adam Thomas
March 24, 2025
LOVE Jessica. She is so helpful, and her vision for my manuscript helped me get my first chapter back on-point. I am so grateful for her time and expertise. I learned so much!
Jaimie Hunter
March 24, 2025