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Positive Interaction
Christina reviewed my query letter and first chapter. I was concerned how helpful this would be given the 15″. She got right into it and didn’t waste a word, which I appreciated. Her recommendations were spot on. She pointed out how I could improve my query letter. In addition she explained that the query letter needs to tie closely to the first chapter. As it was written, I provided a lot of unnecessary backstory and exposition in the first chapter. After I described the second chapter, she recommended starting with that and distributing backstory where needed. The advice was spot on. I made the change and the novel starts with an inciting event that is reflected in the query letter. Thank you.
JV Thomas
July 5, 2026
AMAZING 50 Page Critique!
I am so very grateful for the thorough and more importantly, helpful 50 page critique I received from Renee Fountain! Renee’s feedback is clear, understandable, and perhaps even more importantly, actionable! Instead of receiving it and feeling confused or deflated I’m excited to get back to work with her notes by my side! This critique was my birthday gift from my husband who can now officially declare himself winner in the gift giving department! Thank you Renee and thank you Manuscript Academy!
E. Powers
July 15, 2026
Thorough Critique
My written synopsis critique with Renee was exactly what I needed. She thoroughly broke down and reviewed what wasn’t working and clearly explained why. I was so relieved to finally get some guidance I nearly had happy tears by the end of the critique. I finally understand what was missing and how to improve it and I’m excited to move forward!
Victoria Nanas
July 15, 2026
Query Tune Up
Wow-a fabulous, informative, motivating session with Jessica for my Query letter. I learned “rules” (three character names) I would not have known without her expertise and we had such fruitful conversation to flesh out how to cultivate a quirky, fun-filled, voice to reflect the voice in my Rom-Com. I can’t wait to receive her notes and have already begun rewriting my query. Thank you so much!
Mary McKnight
July 1, 2026
Constructive Concrete Notes
Fifteen minutes goes so fast, but Nadia had notes ready, and we dove right in. She shared notes, asked questions, and listened. I listened too as she shared constructive concrete thoughts. It was an incredibly helpful session that gave me a lot of food for thought. I’ve been mulling over what she shared and am anxious to get back to work! Incredibly helpful and uplifting.
Nina W
June 29, 2026
Invaluable expertise
As an unagented writer, I am so grateful for the opportunity to have access to the expertise of an industry professional. I have sought Fiona Kenshole’s guidance on a number of occasions, and she has never failed to disappoint. Fiona is kind, encouraging, and supportive. After meeting with Fiona, I always feel as though my compass is recalibrated, and I am able to move forward with a clear direction in mind.
Angela Antonelli
June 28, 2026
Fantastic Feedback on Synopsis
I received very valuable feedback from Renee Fountain on my synopsis. Highly recommend!
Michelle
June 26, 2026
15 Minutes Well Spent
This 15 minute meeting was packed with everything that I needed, and left me with actionable advice and a renewed confidence that I am on the right track with my book. Imposter syndrome is real, and getting some encouragement about what I was doing right helped me feel like I can keep pushing forward and that writing this book is not a complete waste of my time. Erica was kind, detailed, honest, and well prepared for the meeting. I could not ask for more, and as my title says, this was 15 minutes well spent.
Jennifer Boudreau
June 25, 2026
Very helpful, very professional
A 15-minute meeting with Caitlin McDonald was amazing and incredibly helpful. She came fully prepared and jumped right into the feedback without wasting a second. She went through my manuscript paragraph by paragraph, offering specific, actionable advice. Her critique was constructive, professional, and straight to the point—exactly what I needed. She didn’t just tell me what wasn’t working—she explained why and pointed me toward solutions. That level of care in such a short time is rare, and I truly appreciated it.
I also appreciated the professionalism: the meeting link was emailed 10 minutes prior, giving me fair warning to prepare. Small details like that make a big difference.
Thank you, Caitlin, for your time and expertise. I left the meeting feeling hopeful and equipped with concrete steps to improve my manuscript. I highly recommend Caitlin for any writer looking for honest, actionable feedback.
Daria Pavlova
June 26, 2026
Maximum density advice
I received an hour’s worth of clarity in just ten minutes. She took a complex, multispecialty book concept and immediately pointed out where my platform needed work and gave me a clear plan. Honest, actionable steps that completely changed how I’m preparing to approach agents. If you want a sharp, real-world perspective on your project, her advice is top-notch.
Duane Penshorn
June 24, 2026
Thorough and Thoughtful!
Kaitlyn’s PB feedback was thorough and thoughtful. She bounced ideas and suggestions & answered manuscript and industry questions! I felt heard and supported as a writer!
Kristina
June 23, 2026
Expert and Generous!
Ivan is an absolute pleasure to work with! I only had a 10-minute appointment with him, yet even in that brief time, his expertise in storytelling, querying, and understanding of current market interests was abundantly clear. He gave me several thoughtful suggestions that meaningfully strengthened my approach and strategy. Ivan is insightful, generous, and genuinely invested in helping writers succeed.
Daniel Polo
June 22, 2026