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Precise Suggestions and Encouragement
Talking to Danielle Chiotti was a sublime experience. Not only were her suggestions for my query letter precise and insightful, she also delivered a heaping serving of encouragement. I finished the conversation feeling better-informed AND inspired. I know from my research that she is a terrific agent, but during our brief conversation she proved herself to be a superb coach. …So where can I give Danielle her five-star rating?
Bud Jennings
March 24, 2025
Brilliant Query Letter Insights
I had a ten minute consult with Jessia Sinsheimer on my query letter. It was obvious she read it ahead of time and gave it some thought, sending me her preliminary notes.
I cannot overstate how helpful this consultation was! Ms. Sinsheimer is so knowledageable about the industry, books, and all things related to pitching a manauscript. She pointed out that I might have put my book in a genre that wasn’t the best fit for it. She was absolutely correct. She also gave me suggestions on how to make the query stronger. She was cheerful, pleasant, personable, wise, and so generous with her effort and knowledge.
I feel so fortunate that I got to have that talk with her–she’s brilliant, and very very skilled at helping authors.
L.A. Wilson
March 24, 2025
Helpful, Funny, and Kind
I had a fabulous 10-minutes with an expert call with Cece Lyra yesterday! She was helpful, funny, and kind. She really helped me see what I need to do next. Thanks a million for this opportunity, Julie and Jessica!
Vanya Erickson
March 24, 2025
Prepared, Informative, and Supportive
My consult with Stephanie Winter was everything I could ask for. She was prepared, informative, kind and supportive!
She professionally managed to deliver a lot of advice in ten minutes.
Thank you for all your work to provide this quality platform.
Linda Vazzana
Linda Vazzana
March 24, 2025
Refining My First Page
Megan was very helpful in refining the first page of my manuscript. She pointed out that my character was not grounded on this page and a few other places where I could tweak my writing to clarify. Thanks Megan and Manuscript Academy for this opportunity.
Eileen Donovan
March 24, 2025
Personable, Transparent, Encouraging
Ms. Wills was very personable and kind. I appreciated her transparency and the ease of criticism that she offered. She never once remarked on the time spent (which was a bit longer than the appointment was set for) then offered encouragement and advice.
Kelli Merkel
March 24, 2025
Great YA Market Advice
John was quite helpful and professional. I enjoyed interacting with him about my query. HeÃs knowledgeable about the YA market and had great advice. I would not hesitate to engage him.
Kathleen Allen
March 24, 2025
Actionable First Pages Feedback
Jessica was wonderful. She gave specific, actionable feedback on my first 10 pages to help improve them. She also gave praise and answered some of my industry questions. She seems like a wonderful person and the whole experience was delightful.
Megan Persinger
March 24, 2025
Six Hundred Seconds of Insight
Hannah Robinson was wonderful to talk with. I enjoyed all six hundred seconds! Would like to have it last longer… but who wouldn’t?
Linda Vazzana
March 24, 2025
Helpful and Relaxed Critique
It was a great experience. She had some good advice including a great example for a comp book and she sandwiched it nicely with compliments. Overall, it remained professional and yet relaxed. As someone who was pretty nervous going in, I was relieved I felt so at ease. Thanks for a great critique and experience.
Taylor Gilbert
March 24, 2025
Confidence to Keep Querying
Eve Hall was so kind and helpful! She answered all of my questions and gave me the confidence to keep querying.
Dana Collinsworth
March 24, 2025
Spot-On Emotional Depth Tips
Samantha’s suggestions on improving my first page by adding a little more emotional depth were spot-on. I already took her advice and am confident about querying and having my first pages read by other agents.
Rachel Remick
March 24, 2025