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More informative than my MFA
My consultation was amazing. Cecilia provided me with excellent feedback and opened my eyes to some (now) obvious errors in my prose. Honestly, her consultation was more enlightening and informative than many of my writing classes I attended in my MFA program. Thank you for creating this valuable opportunity.
Rochelle S.
June 16, 2021
Her feedback was kind, collaborative, and helpful
Jessica did an excellent job answering my questions. I wasn’t sure my first page was the best way to open my manuscript, and Jessica helped guide me. Her feedback was kind, collaborative, and helpful. I appreciated the conversation and her professional insights were super valuable. She also gave me great suggestions for comp titles. Thank you, Jessica!
Jenn Marlis
May 12, 2021
I left the meeting feeling encouraged and hopeful
I would highly recommend both the experience of doing the query consult and doing so with Ms. Kenshole. Not only was she very easy to talk with but she gave me feedback that I could immediately put to use. I also had the opportunity to ask my burning questions. I left the meeting feeling encouraged and hopeful. Whether you’re just starting out or have hit a wall—the ten minute consult could be just the help you need.
Julia Cooper
May 12, 2021
Feedback is so on-point and specific
Caitlin is awesome. I’ve spoken to her twice now and her feedback is so on-point and specific, while always being kind and upbeat. She’s a terrific advisor and I bet she’d make an excellent agent, for anyone lucky enough to get her.
Jayme Inman
May 12, 2021
Very helpful in making some developmental decisions
Hannah was very helpful in making some developmental decisions. I’m at 18,000 words in a manuscript that has skirted the edge between memoir and fiction. She showed me how fictionalizing a memoir would provide the freedom I needed to enhance the story. I look forward to reengaging with Hannah or another professional as needed. Thanks so much!
Karen Fisher
May 12, 2021
Extremely helpful
This session was extremely helpful. I am able to pinpoint my style a bit more and know what the main issues are that need to be resolved before querying.
Kaitlynn McShea
May 12, 2021
Questions answered that really helped narrow down which paths to pursue
Alyssa was very easy to talk to. Although I was nervous, I had a great time and got questions answered that really helped narrow down which paths to pursue. I would recommend her for consults for sure.
Rachel Scott
April 30, 2021
I feel like I have a strong idea of what I’ve done well and what I need to work on.
I met with Melissa Warten for the 10 minute query critique. I enjoyed working with her, so I came back for a 15 minute 10 page critique. Melissa is fantastic. I feel like I have a strong idea of what I’ve done well and what I need to work on. She is very approachable and extremely clear with her feedback. It is evident Melissa is passionate about literature. She arrives to the sessions prepared and excited to discuss the writer’s work. I highly recommend these sessions!
Marci Rubin
April 30, 2021
Specific, insightful suggestions
Whitney Ross was enormously helpful–in just our 10-minute discussion. She provided specific, insightful suggestions for my query letter–and she did so with real compassion and care. I am grateful for her recommendations and am inspired by her encouragement.
Bud Jennings
April 30, 2021
Smart, practical and kind
Very much enjoyed my talk with Kayla. After seeing her podcast, I knew she’d be great – smart, practical and kind. I definitely recommend a consultation with her.
Jayme Inman
April 22, 2021
I left the consult feeling motivated and encouraged about the direction of my writing
I met with Amy Bishop for a first page consult. She gave me specific, actionable constructive criticism to make my first page stronger, and pointed out a few issues to fix the tone of the character. I left the consult feeling motivated and encouraged about the direction of my writing.
Kathryn Wilson
April 22, 2021
Gave in-depth, invaluable advice
Lane was amazing and respectful. He effectively provided insight on my strengths and weaknesses as well as how to improve. Very knowledgeable, Lane dissected my pages and query and gave in-depth, invaluable advice. I 100% recommend Lane and I look forward to working with him again in the future.
Arien Skiba
April 22, 2021