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Detailed suggestions
Amy was absolutely wonderful. Understood my family saga genre completely, has read all my comps and gave me detailed suggestions for tightening up my query and answered all my questions.
Virginia Stanley
January 11, 2023
Feel much more focused
I had a great meeting with Renee on Sunday. Thank you! I began revising immediately after meeting with her. I feel like I was spinning a bit on where and what I needed to revise, and I feel much more focused now and am enjoying the revision process again.
Irene Lee
January 11, 2023
Direct and concrete
Katie gave me direct and concrete feedback that, at first, I didn’t want to hear. But as I thought about it, and imagined how I could revise my opening scenes based on her feedback, I realized it was transformative. Now, although it means I have to re-write my opening again, I am confident this time it will be so much better. And the entire story will be as well.
Kristen Crusoe
January 10, 2023
Professional
Lovely, professional, knowledgeable, encouraging
Cynthia Webb
January 10, 2023
Jumpstarted my creativity
Savannah was pleasant and professional. She gave me insight into a structural problem that I very much appreciate. It jumpstarted my creativity and got my story “unstuck”. Thank you!
Laura Smith
January 10, 2023
Above and Beyond
Ms. Fountain was extremely helpful. Listened carefully to my questions and helped me think through issues I was having with my query letter. Her experience and knowledge showed, and she went above and beyond what I had hoped for.
Scott Sundby
January 9, 2023
10/10 would recommend
My consultation with Claire was so helpful! She offered insight into ways to elevate my query letter and first ten pages, and she handled giving feedback in such a lovely way. Would 10/10 recommend! 🙂
LJ Alexander
January 9, 2023
Absolutely delightful
My consultation with Fiona was all I could have asked for. Her suggestions for tweaking my query were extremely helpful, tightening up the text. Her edits will help me avoid pitfalls I never anticipated. And despite the fact that I asked for brutal honesty, she was absolutely delightful. Thank you Fiona and thank you Manuscript Academy.
Suzanne Diffine
January 9, 2023
Great!
Great help! Mahalo.
James Arlington
January 5, 2023
Kind and encouraging
I thoroughly enjoyed my consultation with Kaitlyn. She had gone over my page in detail before the meeting and had quite helpful observations. We discussed several questions I had, and I appreciate her input. On top of it all, she was extremely kind and encouraging. She’s a great Faculty Member!
Jane Hershberger
January 5, 2023
More insightful than hours of research
Katharine was the very first person in the industry I had the pleasure of speaking to. Her notes were so helpful and conversational. I felt like I was speaking to a friend instead of a leader in the literary industry. I had already read countless articles on how to write a query. In the time I spoke with Katharine I got more insight than I had in hours and hours of reading!
Tara Pyfrom
January 5, 2023
Generous & helpful
Jessica was incredibly generous and helpful with her comments and industry knowledge. She truly listened to my query trenches-related issues, gave valuable feedback and offered up some actionable items. I am so very grateful I scheduled with her!
Ilana Sparrow
January 5, 2023