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Focused, Insightful Query Feedback
Stephanie was so friendly and so helpful! She had really great suggestions to improve my query letter and helped me focus on the parts that made it shine. She also had thoughtful, insightful answers for all my questions, and her feedback really made my pitch and comps shine. I would highly recommend a consult with her – she has so many great ideas and really took the time to dig into my query.
Kate Bechard
March 24, 2025
Tightening Queries with Precision
I’m so glad I participated in 10 Minutes with an Expert! I submitted my query letter. Even though I had done my research and thought it was pretty good already, Megan’s comments really tightened it up (word count dropped by 50). Ten minutes goes fast. I had prepared a couple of specific questions, took notes, and then ran back to my letter before I forgot everything. It was totally worth it.
Thanks, Megan and Manuscript Academy!
Natasha Mileusnic
March 24, 2025
Eased Nerves with Great Feedback
I was super nervous waiting for the meeting with Kiana, but she set me at ease straight away and provided really insightful feedback. I’m looking forward to diving into her suggestions!
Katharine Adams
March 24, 2025
Fun and Insightful Guidance
Fiona is enthusiastic and fun to be with. She gave me great pointers for how to write and illustrate a picture book. We got to laugh together; I felt very comfortable chatting with her.
Nancy Detra
March 24, 2025
Honest and Helpful Feedback
I had my query critique with Em and she was great. I feel she gave me honest and helpful feedback. It was the quickest 10 minutes of my life, so I may have to book a first 10 pages with her!
Alyssa Alessi
March 24, 2025
Voice and Genre Insights
I did a 10-minute with an expert session with Em Lysaght of Ladderbird Literary Agency to get tips on how to improve my first page. She was extremely helpful, gave several useful tips on what can grab an agent’s attention. Voice is most important for her. She also gave information on why “genre” is important in the marketing process.
Rosalie Rayburn
March 24, 2025
Great Advice, Super Nice
Did a pages critique/15 min call with Jessica. Sheís truly great. Gave me wonderful advice and sheís super nice!
Liv Macy
March 24, 2025
Invaluable Goal-Setting for Writers
I received a good deal of benefit from Valentina’s coaching. Being encouraged to set specific goals, even though I didn’t meet some of them, was invaluable. It taught me a lot about myself as a writer which helps immensely in planning my work and understanding my personal creative process. Valentina was always informative, knowledgeable and encouraging.
David vanderVeen
March 24, 2025
Engaging Story Development Advice
Melissa was encouraging and engaging. She made great comments and offered insights for developing my story, plus suggested comp titles. I hope to consult with her again.
Cynthia Reg
March 24, 2025
Generous, Warm, and Insightful
Fiona Kenshole was generous with her time and comments, warm and easy to talk with, and most of all, she helped me see the key next step for my revision! I am encouraged and challenged, in a good way. I absolutely recommend talking with Fiona to learn how to make your MG more immersive and relatable to the target reader. She also gave me helpful feedback on my query.
Stephanie Jones
March 24, 2025
Encouraging and Positive Feedback
My consultation with Fiona was wonderful. Her encouraging words and positive feedback inspired me to add a little more personal flavour to my story and I can’t thank her enough for that. I will definitely consult with her again. Those few minutes were an absolute joy.
Neesa Bally
March 24, 2025
Clear Guidance on What Works
Caitlin rocked. She took me right to what worked and then to what didn’t work. Getting published isn’t just about having my name on a book, it’s about the experience of working with a genius editor who will guide you through improving your writing. Caitlin gave me a taste of what that’s like. Which is joyous. Alsoóand I’m STILL kind of coasting on thisóI secretly think I’d fit on the shelf next to a certain super famous author and Caitlin mentioned him in the first three minutes of the call and I almost died.
Bull Garlington
March 24, 2025