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Pinpoints Manuscript Weaknesses Clearly
Amy was so wonderful to work with. She focused directly on spots in my first 30 pages that need improvement and gave good suggestions. Very pleasant and friendly.
Kristana Arp
March 24, 2025
Guides Query with Insightful Notes
First off, there was a glitch (which could have been my user error) with the time I chose. Jessica, Julie and Amy could not have been more helpful in straightening it out and making sure the consultation happened at a time that worked for my schedule.
My consultation with Amy Bishop was incredibly helpful. I was so nervous, but she put me at ease right away. Her comments were insightful and answered the questions I had ready before I had a chance to ask them!
She gave me some suggestions that can only make my first pages and query stronger.
I can’t express how much I appreciate the time and attention she gave my pages and our consultation.
Highly recommend the experience and Amy’s insight.
Nancie Abuhaidar
March 24, 2025
Refines Query with Clear Focus
My 10-minute query consultation with Jessica was invaluable. She was well prepared with detailed advice that gave my query a lot more punch and focus. She talked through each paragraph, culling ineffective details and centering the heart of the story. Jessica was direct and honest, but also extremely encouraging and motivating!
Anne Gretchen Beyer
March 24, 2025
Pinpoints Where Agents Stop Reading
My meeting with Caitlin was extremely helpful. When you query you get so many vague responsesó it didnít grab me, not for me, etc. Caitlin told me the exact place in my first ten pages where she would decide to pass on the manuscript.
Now I have concrete feedback about what to leave out and what to add. My rewrite is much better, I think.
Kristana Arp
March 24, 2025
Tweaks Query and Strengthens Comps
Esther was so helpful. She tweaked my query and made great suggestions about comps. I learned a lot in just 10 minutes!
Suzanne Diffine
March 24, 2025
Provides Specific Manuscript Adjustments
Linda gave me specific suggestions and encouraging remarks. I am LONGING for spring break (I am a high school English teacher) so I can make some adjustments to my manuscript and query. I’m going back to the mat! (In the photo, I’m the one on the left.)
Susan Pomerantz
March 24, 2025
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