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Improves Query with Character Arcs
It was AMAZING! i was able to get redirected and encouraged to share more detail. We discussed character arcs and how things become relevant to readers in a query. I love her energy. This session will definately make my query letter stronger
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Thalia Elie
March 24, 2025
Refines Query with Industry Insights
Melissa was very informative and helpful with her consult. She helped tighten and refine my Querry Letter and provided valuable information on the process and industry. Her feedback truly helped!
Margaret Izard
March 24, 2025
Delivers Actionable Query and MS Notes
We are so fortunate to have access to literary agents like Eric. He reviewed my query and first 30 pages and returned notes a week before our consult. This allowed time to digest his feedback and have a very productive dialogue about my project. He offered actionable feedback that will make my MS better!
Rick Tyson
March 24, 2025
Gives Big-Picture and Line Edits
I’m so glad that I had the opportunity to meet with Claire in my first crtique session. Her friendly demeanor made me feel instantly at ease and receptive to her advice. In addition to providing line change suggestions to my query letter, she also prompted me with an essential bigger-picture question I hadn’t considered. She left me with clear next steps and, most valuableóencouragement.
Michelle Hickey
March 24, 2025
Strengthens Manuscript with Constructive Critique
Claire was amazing. She made me feel great about my manuscript while also giving me some very helpful criticism. I have a very clear idea of what I need to do next and I know this draft will be leaps and bounds stronger than it was thanks to her help.
Megan Clancy
March 24, 2025
Saves Time with Query Guidance
My first page consultaion with Caitlin McDonald saved me a lot of time and frustration. The session was relaxed, although I started off incredibly nervous. I’ve had several critique groups and partners, but the understanding I gained from only ten minutes was well worth scheduling a time slot. No doubt, I’ll enlist the help of MSWL trained faculty to write all future queries and opening pages. What too me so long? Thank you, Julie and Jessica!
Karen Hallam
March 24, 2025
Provides Clear Manuscript Improvements
I was so impressed with Rachel’s feedback! She told me what worked, what didn’t, and gave me specifics as to what I could do to make my manuscript better. I really appreciated her help!
Elisabeth Aikins
March 24, 2025
Brings Out Storyís Heart
Once again, John was amazing! He not only gave me specifics on what I could do to better my manuscript, he helped me bring out the heart of my story. I highly recommend him! Thanks, John!
Elisabeth Aikins
March 24, 2025
Clarifies Novel Struggles with Insight
I had a wonderful talk with John Cusick yesterday. After giving me his initial thoughts, he talked me through an element of my novel I’d been struggling with ever since finishing it. He was kind, thorough, and insightful. I feel much more confident moving forward with my novel now. Thanks, John!!
Marie Goyette
March 24, 2025
Pinpoints Issues with Direct Feedback
I had a ten-page live critique with Fiona Kenshole that I found invaluable. She has such a direct, but friendly, way of getting to the heart of what isn’t working. I so appreciate her feedback and Manuscript Academy for offering us opportunities like this.
Mary Sloat
March 24, 2025
Validates Writers and Provides Direction
Alyssa did more than just present ‘feedback facts’ she validated my existence as a writer. I know that’s a lot to say, but just by being her, present in the moment with me, she not only gave me helpful feedback on my query letter and first ten pages, but she made sure to talk about the things that are working too. I found her train of thought easy to hop on to, and felt she had a lot of information applicable to not only my writing, but the writing/agenting/publishing journey in general. I highly recommend a consultation with Alyssa, especially if you feel like you’ve tried everything else, and just don’t know where you’re going wrong. Much love girl. <3 <3
Rosie Schreiber
March 24, 2025
Delivers Clear, Logical Query Advice
Jennifer was great! She gave me actionable feedback on both the things I did well in my query and the things I needed to improve. Her advice and recommendations were easy to understand, and logical. I’m so grateful to her for lending her time and expertise.
Michelle Darnell
March 24, 2025