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Confidence to Start Querying
Meeting with Saba was a great experience. She was down-to-earth, positive, and gave me the confidence I needed to begin querying!
Kiley Orchard
March 24, 2025
Spot-On Feedback and Advice
It was a great pleasure chatting with Fiona. She was spot-on about my submission and gave me wonderful pointers and advice – plus she’s a dog lover so my pup, Zinnia, was invited into the Zoom and enjoyed meeting her as well!
Debra Lampert-Rudman
March 24, 2025
Insightful and Encouraging Critique Sessions
I met with Melissa Warten for the 10 minute query critique. I enjoyed working with her, so I came back for a 15 minute 10 page critique. Melissa is fantastic. I feel like I have a strong idea of what I’ve done well and what I need to work on. She is very approachable and extremely clear with her feedback. It is evident Melissa is passionate about literature. She arrives to the sessions prepared and excited to discuss the writer’s work. I highly recommend these sessions!
Marci Rubin
March 24, 2025
Constructive Feedback Enhances Writing
Caitlin had carefully read my ten pages and offered suggestions I could easily understand and incorporate without losing the integrity of my work. I found the session helpful and began editing after letting her directions settle. I have now rewritten the first chapter and feel it is improved. She was always courteous and on point.
ARABELLA ARK
March 24, 2025
Guidance for Aspiring Author
My consultation with Rachel was just what I need at the moment – direct feedback from an experienced industry professional. To date, my writing has been a creative brain to paper exercise, which has been rewarding. Rachel’s review of my first ten pages, and subsequent consultation, provided me with guidance on structure, and the show don’t tell writing style that I have been eagerly searching for. I hope some day to be an accomplished author of MG novels. Even then, I am sure that I would still learn a lot from Rachel.
Rick Tyson
March 24, 2025
Refining Memoir Query Process
Hannah helped me to redefine a query for my current Memoir-in-Progress. By listening to her questions based on my query, I was able to sharpen my query letter and to clarify my mission statement for editors and agents creating a stronger outline for my project.
Lisa Begin-Kruysman
March 24, 2025
Expert Manuscript Consultation Benefits
I highly recommend booking a consultation with The Manuscript Academy. It’s incredible how much useful, expert advice can be packed into a short time. I walked away from my conversation with tips that I can use for my current manuscript, and in my stories moving forward.
Christie Megill
March 24, 2025
Insightful and Respectful Guidance
Lane was amazing and respectful. He effectively provided insight on my strengths and weaknesses as well as how to improve. Very knowledgeable, Lane dissected my pages and query and gave in-depth, invaluable advice. I 100% recommend Lane and I look forward to working with him again in the future.
Arien Skiba
March 24, 2025
First Page Consult Feedback
I met with Amy Bishop for a first page consult. She gave me specific, actionable constructive criticism to make my first page stronger, and pointed out a few issues to fix the tone of the character.
I left the consult feeling motivated and encouraged about the direction of my writing.
Thanks, Amy
Kathryn Wilson
March 24, 2025
Encouraging and Insightful Critique
Fionaís critique was awesomeóvery kind and also very helpful. I especially appreciated her encouraging me to trust my instincts. She gave me specific examples of where I was telling instead of showing and becoming a narrator instead of letting my characters speak for themselves. I highly recommend Fiona!
Kirsten Randall
March 24, 2025
Exceptional Guidance and Insight
Working with Hannah was wonderful! She was friendly, prepared, and full of practical advice and recommendations. After talking with Hannah, I knew what changes I needed to make to my book proposal. She gave me the input I needed to move to the next step. I appreciated Hannah’s input and insight based on her tremendous experience in the publishing field. Thank you!
Eileen Smith
March 24, 2025
Guidance and Development Success
Alyssa did a great job. I’ve been bracketing the amount and type of information to provide in my query letter and Alyssa gave me clear actionable guidance on what I need to accomplish. All the Manuscript Academy resources have been instrumental in my development to being a professional writer.
David vanderVeen
March 24, 2025