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Gives Concise and Helpful Feedback
My sister and I are co-authors and enjoyed every minute Samantha Wekstein spent with us. Her feedback on our first page was concise and helpful. We have already made the revisions and hope to work with her again as we continue to prepare our submission packet.
Lacy Graham
March 24, 2025
Asks the Right Questions
I love Kayla! She’s friendly, helpful. She asked me how she could help me. That is the best question I have been asked by an agent! She loved my query; she said I just needed to add a little more info and gave me suggestions on what to add. I had the time wrong for my consult on my calendar. Totally my fault. She sent me two emails. Finally, with the second email, I caught on. She is amazing.
Mona Mehas
March 24, 2025
Sharp Logline Editing Suggestions
Larissa was so helpful and brilliant with my loglines, choosing phrases that worked best and explaining why. Loglines are really hard and it was great how she was able to focus in and suggests edits.
Wendy Brandts
March 24, 2025
Fun and Insightful Logline Feedback
I had asked Cecilia to do something a little unusual– instead of the query letter, to look at a bunch of loglines and give me her reaction. She thought it was a great idea and was very enthusiastic to help out with them, offering several suggestions and pointing out phrases she particularly liked (and liked less). Very helpful and fun!
Wendy Brandts
March 24, 2025
Refining Genre and Title Choices
I had a lovely time with Larissa! She was kind and patient, and very good at listening to what I had to say.
As a result of just one ten-minute call, I refined my genre description, and changed the name of my book. Not bad!
Japhy Ryder
March 24, 2025
Guidance for Speaking to Agents
Jessica was fabulous. She told me exactly what I needed to hear about my query, asked me enough questions, and ultimately I ended up answering my own questions with her line of thought. It felt like a thorough first meeting, personal, and a great way to learn to speak to agents if youíve never done it.
Justin Parenre
March 24, 2025
Uncovering What Makes Stories Shine
I can’t shout to the rooftops enough about Melissa. This is the third manuscript I’ve had her review, and each time her feedback is exceptional. Her reviews are poignant but also kind, and she’s always able to find that little nugget that makes your story truly shine!
Brooke Hartman
March 24, 2025
Big Picture Querying Strategy
Cecilia Lyra gave me more in 10 minutes than a paid editor did for the full manuscript explaining why she didnít think the manuscript was being picked up despite a number of full requests. She was able to give concrete big picture suggestions to how to ìmanipulateî the novel if Inwas so inclined to perhaps position it better in the market as well as advice as to how to determine whether to pivot and focus on my second completed manuscript for querying. I was really surprised by how much I got out of 10 minutes.
Jennifer Harris
March 24, 2025
Pinpointing Key Story Weaknesses
Cecilia was GREAT. She pointed out something very significant which I hadnít been able to quite articulate myself but she said it, I said ìsheís absolutely right!î
Andrew Lee
March 24, 2025
Kidlit Knowledge with Humor
Wow. My ten minutes with John was a great investment in my writing career. He answered my questions honestly, thoroughly, and genuinely. His kidlit knowledge, combined with his humor and approachable style made the experience feel like I was talking to an old friend who happened to be an industry expert. My ten minutes flew by, but the positive impression he left is timeless. Much appreciated.
Judy McSweeney
March 24, 2025
Constructive Criticism with Extra Care
I met with Samantha. She was really kind, but had specific constructive criticism (on a line level) and was generous enough to go a few minutes over to answer my questions.
Jennifer Harris
March 24, 2025
Prepared, Friendly, and Insightful
Kayla was well prepared and friendly. She respected our time while providing helpful insights for my query letter.
Kim Lemaire
March 24, 2025