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Tremendous Experience with Great Insights
I recently had a query critique with Jessica. She was incredibly kind and helpful. She answered all of my questions and gave a lot of great suggestions, while simultaneously being encouraging. I feel more motivated then ever to start querying after my meeting with her!
Megan Elba
March 24, 2025
Positive and Insightful Critique
Lane was a real pleasure to speak with. His comments were so insightful and positive. I highly recommend Lane for any critique or consultation. It was tremendous experience.
Gary Edgington
March 24, 2025
Warm and Encouraging Suggestions
Melissa was kind, outgoing, and fun to work with. We discussed the concept and comps, and she gave me feedback on how to improve one paragraph on my first page. I wish we had more than ten minutes; I would definitely enjoy working with her again.
Daria Pipkin
March 24, 2025
Game-Changing Query Advice
Katharine was unbelievably generous with her time and advice, both on Zoom and via email after her query critique. Her advice was really groundbreaking for me because what I thought was understandable was not to her. She (very patiently and kindly) explained that agents read fast and need simple, chronological accounts. She identified the backbone of my story and got me thinking of how readers will approach my title. She is a gift.
Heidi Colonna
March 24, 2025
Right to the Point Feedback
I submitted a small writing sample prior to my meeting with Hannah. I was a bit anxious as I knew we only had a short time, but she got right down to business. She was extremely helpful with her feedback as well as her insights on new author websites, social media and query letters. I truly appreciated everything she had to say and felt I really benefitted from our time together.
Denise Miller
March 24, 2025
Encouraging and Collaborative Critique
Jennifer is awesome. She helped me solve issues I’ve been having with my manuscript and encouraged me to continue in my efforts to find an agent. She gave me specific suggestions and more general plot and character thoughts. It wasn’t so much a critique as a collaboration. I highly recommend her for a critique.
Glenna Johnson
March 24, 2025
Thrilled to Find This Community
I had a wonderful conversation with Larissa, and am so thrilled to have found this online community!
cathy philhower
March 24, 2025
Clarifying Plot for a Stronger Query
Megan gave me great feedback and suggestions on my query. In ten minutes, she helped me with clarifying my novels plot lines leading to a cliffhanging ending.
I would highly recommend her
Maureen Hayes
March 24, 2025
Mastering Industry Standards in Queries
Caitlin was wonderful! She reviewed my query with me and gave me great insight into how to integrate “industry standard” pieces, such as comps. We also discussed how important specificity is in a query and she helped me identify places where my language was vague. She was a great manager of time, making sure to leave enough time for me to ask questions at the end after sharing her thoughts. I am excited to rework my query and think it will be stronger thanks to her advice.
Sarah McGowan
March 24, 2025
Reframing Queries for Better Flow
Alyssa was fabulous. Asked questions that helped me understand where I am in my development not so much in novel writing but in query skills. She totally helped reframe the plot description so it flows a little better.
Carol Campbell
March 24, 2025
Astute Feedback on First Pages
I was so happy to get Kayla Lightner’s take on the first ten pages of my novel. She offered really astute insights and suggestions. I was concerned that what I was trying to create, in terms of the voice, was not on key, and Kayla provided more than the feedback I needed. Her comments were clear, which of course was helpful–but on top of that she was warm and encouraging. My only regret is that the conversation couldn’t have lasted longer. It was a delightful fifteen minutes.
Bud Jennings
March 24, 2025
Magician with Advice and Insights
At our meeting, Lane Heymont proved himself to be a magician. I filled several pages of notes with his information and insights, yet in the short time he didn’t seem the least bit rushed. He answered questions, addressed my doubts, and in the end was encouraging and patient. From my research, I know he’s a successful agent; but after our meeting, I know he’s a gifted teacher.
Bud Jennings
March 24, 2025