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Friendly, Honest, and Helpful Advice
10 minutes with an expert. I had my first page critiqued. Linda is friendly and honest. I believe she knows her stuff and will give helpful tips for any writer.
On a personal note, “Thanks Linda.”
Alice Fleury
March 24, 2025
Expert Critique for Children’s Nonfiction
I got a written critique of my manuscript from Amanda Shih. She has a lot of experience with childrenís nonfiction and her advice and suggestions were really great. She was very encouraging and helpful. Iím so glad that I got the critique and that I chose Amanda!
Charlene Smith
March 24, 2025
Pinpointing What Needs Work
Caitlin was great! This was my second time using her for a consultation – once with my first page and then again with my query – and she’s been very helpful both times. She points right to the parts that need the most work, while also highlighting the best bits of each. I end up taking a ton of notes with her, as she is descriptive with her feedback, and it has already helped me a lot. I’d definitely recommend her for anyone needing help with their SFF manuscripts. Thanks Manuscript Academy!
Krista Martino
March 24, 2025
Boosted My Confidence and Writing
Jessica Watterson represents several authors whom I adore, so I was thrilled to have the opportunity to have her review my query letter. She shared some incredibly helpful tweaks. Additionally, we talked a little about my book’s premise. From that and from my query letter, she had an inspired idea about my book’s title! This, in turn, is spurring me to tweak my novel ever-so-slightly. Most of all, she buttressed my self-confidence. Putting your writing out into the world can be terrifying; and to get such a warm, supportive reception from someone who knows what’s what absolutely made my day. I swear I feel like I’ve been hugged, albeit virtually.
Highly, highly recommend!! Thank you, Jessica!!
Sheryl Stein
March 24, 2025
She Never Disappoints
I’ve used Caitlin for two other novels and she never disappoints. This was the opening page of my third novel, and she gave me some great advice on how not to distract the reader with too much information, or in this case, the wrong information for the very beginning. She is endlessly smart about these things, extremely helpful and a very pleasant person to talk to.
David Wildman
March 24, 2025
Inspired and Creative Feedback
Very productive and Eve had plenty of insightful comments. She “got” my writing and had suggestions that were easy for me to apply. Can’t wait for my next session with her.
lowell buckner
March 24, 2025
Focused and Concise Writing
We covered a great deal in only ten minutes. Caitlin had specific, very constructive ideas for sharpening my first page and left me time for questions. Thanks to everyone.
lowell buckner
March 24, 2025
Productive and Insightful Session
I had a fifteen minute consultation with Danielle Chiotti and I highly recommend it. She was kind, personable, and most importantly, she gave me concrete feedback that I could immediately act upon. I left the meeting encouraged, inspired, and ready to revise; it was exactly what I needed!
Julia Cooper
March 24, 2025
Insight-Packed Ten Minutes
My time spent with Alyssa Jennette was priceless. Kind, knowledgeable, and patient, Alyssa took the time to answer every one of my questions. I am confident my writing will be better for it.
Katherine Scarim
March 24, 2025
Clear and Immediate Insights
CeCe provided me with immensely helpful feedback that I can readily put to use in my writing efforts. She is as much a teacher as an agent, and artfully provides feedback in an encouraging manner. Be prepared to take notes – CeCe does her homework in advance of the call. She knew my main character well, asked informed questions, and gave me a ton of great ideas to work on. I am so appreciative to have spent time with her discussing my work.
Rick Tyson
March 24, 2025
Priceless Writing Guidance
Linda was great! She was generous, kind, and gave a lot of actionable advice that Iíve already started applying to my query letter. Making an appointment with her was definitely the best choice I couldíve made.
Chris Kim
March 24, 2025
Clear and Actionable To-Dos
This was my second meeting with Molly, and again, she didn’t disappoint. She gave me pointed, positive feedback and I left with a specific to-do list to polish my manuscript. Thanks to those 10 minutes, I now have a submission-ready MS! (At least, I hope I do…)
MaryJo Wagner
March 24, 2025