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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
It will help me to improve the effectiveness of my query.
The query letter critic meeting with Amy Bishop was productive and helpful. I recieved some valuable professional feedback — hopefully it will help me to improve the effectiveness of my query.
Irene Pasvinter
December 20, 2021
Her feedback is thoughtful, encouraging, and actionable.
So, so helpful. I cannot sing Caitlin’s praises enough. Her feedback is thoughtful, encouraging, and actionable. For such a short session, she’s incredibly organized! Great time management, and leaves room for questions at the end. Loved her so much, I booked her a second time. Both times our session ended, I jumped straight into revising my query letter because I was so excited to get to work and make her suggested changes. I recommended her to my entire writing group and one of them has already used her and loved her as well.
Caroline Davis
December 20, 2021
It was just what I expected…and more!
When I won the 30 minute critique and consult with an agent of my choice, I knew I would select Fiona Kenshole. I valued her place in the literary world, especially with picture books. Not only was I impressed with her constructive comments and ideas towards my work, I treasured her tips on ‘making my story funny’ and engaging for young children.
I am revising and refocusing with new plans and strategies to make my story even more enticing and humorous for the audience.
Thank you, Manuscript Academy, for the opportunity to have this poignant conversation with Fiona Kenshole. It was just what I expected…and more!
Annette Murray
December 20, 2021
10/10 would recommend to EVERYONE!
Stephanie Winter is an amazing and VERY talented agent. She offered such detailed and refined advice that truly strengthened my writing. She is sweet, welcoming, and enthusiastic. 10/10 would recommend to EVERYONE!
Arien Skiba
December 20, 2021
Thank you to the Manuscript Academy for having such stellar agents here to help us navigate these intimidating waters!
What a wonderful experience! Yes, I was nervous—it was my first-ever Ten Minutes with an Expert. But Fiona Kenshole was so warm and delightful, she immediately put me at ease. She asked though-provoking questions that will definitely help shape my pitch and my novel. Thank you to the Manuscript Academy for having such stellar agents here to help us navigate these intimidating waters!
Cathy Lepik
December 20, 2021
Friendly, approachable, supportive, and supremely knowledgeable
Alyssa was friendly, approachable, supportive, and supremely knowledgeable–my consultation with her was a genuine pleasure, and she gave me some great advice about improving my queries. 10/10 would recommend.
Charles Cohen
December 13, 2021
She went out of her way
Jessica Sinsheimer was fantastic! She was kind, personable and helpful. She gave positive feedback and helpful editing suggestions. She even went out of her way to show me how to look for agents using key words on twitter and using the manuscript wish list website. I left my session with her feeling more confident than ever.
Megan Persinger
August 5, 2021