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Requests Full Manuscript After Review
I sent Renee my first page of the novel that I will be ready to query this fall. She loved it and asked me to send her the full manuscript when it’s ready. I’m stoked!
Mona Mehas
March 24, 2025
Gives Actionable Query and Page Edits
Stephanie provided constructive, actionable feedback on my query letter and pages. Very helpful and I am working on incorporating the changes that she suggested.
Brandon Keller
March 24, 2025
Helps Refine Query Letter Details
We had a great session!
Ten minutes goes fast, but we had a chance to discuss the first line of my query, which comps are appropriate and genre.
Kayla has a lovely manner, and was quick to understand what I was saying. She seemed to have a very detailed knowledge of the industry.
I’m very satisfied 🙂
Japhy Ryder
March 24, 2025
Goes the Extra Mile
Katharine Sands is the best! Some people say or make the motions of caring about you, she REALLY does care. I say this because she put in extra time with me when I was struggling with a concept. She got back to me with new ideas when I was stalled. She brainstormed with me for a perfect title and sent me an email with fresh ideas.
Katharine is like that fun cousin you’ve known all your life. She’s warm and fun to be around. I felt I could tell her anything. A JOY to be with.
I’ve used Katharine twice. I’m booking her again once I finish implementing her excellent suggestions.
Kevin McDermott
March 24, 2025
Delivers Organized and Encouraging Feedback
So, so helpful. I cannot sing Caitlin’s praises enough. Her feedback is thoughtful, encouraging, and actionable. For such a short session, she’s incredibly organized! Great time management, and leaves room for questions at the end. Loved her so much, I booked her a second time. Both times our session ended, I jumped straight into revising my query letter because I was so excited to get to work and make her suggested changes. I recommended her to my entire writing group and one of them has already used her and loved her as well.
Caroline Davis
March 24, 2025
Asks Thought-Provoking Story Questions
What a wonderful experience! Yes, I was nervousóit was my first-ever Ten Minutes with an Expert. But Fiona Kenshole was so warm and delightful, she immediately put me at ease. She asked though-provoking questions that will definitely help shape my pitch and my novel. Thank you to the Manuscript Academy for having such stellar agents here to help us navigate these intimidating waters!
Cathy Lepik
March 24, 2025
Radiates Warmth and Helpful Insights
Kaitlyn is quite special! I LOVED my meeting with her!!! Sheís one of those people whose personality radiates even before you get to talk to her. She sent me an email, just to let me know she was looking forward to our meeting- how gracious is that! It made me feel less anxious and showed how warm she is.
My meeting was incredible. Her feedback was candid and helped me figure out the best course of action I should take with my story. She provided me with helpful information and resources on how to increase my chances of finding a good agent. Not only is she incredibly knowledgeable, sheís also personable. Sheís very genuine and makes the meeting such an enjoyable experience.
My notes from Kaitlyn are those Iíll always treasure!
After my meeting with Kaitlyn, I decided to get my membership with Manuscript Academy and it was all because of her professionalism and kindness.
I highly recommend her because her meetings are personalized, timely, knowledgeable, remarkable and memorable! Manuscript Academy made such a good decision to have her as part of their team.
Thank you Kaitlyn!
Diana Kankunda
March 24, 2025
Shares Strategies for Storytelling Success
When I won the 30 minute critique and consult with an agent of my choice, I knew I would select Fiona Kenshole. I valued her place in the literary world, especially with picture books. Not only was I impressed with her constructive comments and ideas towards my work, I treasured her tips on ‘making my story funny’ and engaging for young children.
I am revising and refocusing with new plans and strategies to make my story even more enticing and humorous for the audience.
Thank you, Manuscript Academy, for the opportunity to have this poignant conversation with Fiona Kenshole. It was just what I expected…and more!
Annette Murray
March 24, 2025
Delivers Honest and Kind Feedback
Iíve talked to several agents and all of the gave concrete feedback on the sentences of my query letter and answered my questions they have all heard a gazillion times with focus and kindness and best, with honesty. Yay! I have a real hook! The staff, also patient when I mistook pm for am and panicked. Very supportive and again just lovely. Thank you.
Ruth Berger
March 24, 2025
Clarifies Manuscript Strengths and Edits
Erica was very helpful in giving me specific advice, letting me know which areas in my opening pages needed clarity or needed to be reworked. Not only do I feel good about applying that advice in the opening pages, but also in looking for similar opportunities for betterment in the manuscript as a whole. She let me know my strengths, which I will carry with me and exercise as I continue to work on my craft.
Abby Vail
March 24, 2025
Offers Friendly and Knowledgeable Advice
Alyssa was friendly, approachable, supportive, and supremely knowledgeable–my consultation with her was a genuine pleasure, and she gave me some great advice about improving my queries. 10/10 would recommend.
Charles Cohen
March 24, 2025
Provides Helpful Query Letter Notes
Cecilia is very nice and her notes on my query letter were extremely helpful.
Carol Ayer
March 24, 2025