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I left the call buzzing with energy and enthusiasm and was so grateful for her time and expertise.
My consultation with Linda was incredible. She was so encouraging and warm, but equally insightful and considered. She asked great questions, which showed that she had thought about the whole story not just the first ten pages. She gave me some fabulous advice to help set the scene in the first chapter and a couple of line edit suggestions, which whilst small will really impact the reader as they engage with the story. I left the call buzzing with energy and enthusiasm and was so grateful for her time and expertise.
Shelly Unwin
September 24, 2020
After the meeting I felt confident on how to position my book and query it.
Aneeka was so thoughtful during our meeting. She wanted my vision for the book prior to sharing her feedback on my first page. I was able to bounce an idea off of her and get instant feedback, which is amazing! I had been unsure how to get the “voice” of my character in that first page and I believe the edit I made after our conversation greatly improved it. She gave me a recommendation on a book series I could read that might be a good comp and she critiqued my genre to include contemporary. After the meeting I felt confident on how to position my book and query it. I hope to work with her again in the future.
Amanda Zalar
September 24, 2020
Kayla was friendly and helpful.
Kayla was friendly and helpful, and was keenly appreciative of making the most out of our 10-minute session. She didn’t hesitate to praise my writing when it was warranted and offered constructive, applicable feedback for the first 10 pages of my MG steampunk fantasy. We fit in a lot in such a short timeframe but Kayla didn’t make our conversation feel rushed or impersonal. It was a truly productive and fun experience.
Laurie Lascos
September 23, 2020
She gave me confidence in my ability
Hannah was very helpful in responding to my questions and addressing areas where I could improve my writing. She gave me confidence in my ability to make my memoir what I want it to be.
Shelia Diaz
September 23, 2020
Well-prepared, patient, and thoughtful
Stephanie was helpful. She was well-prepared, patient, and thoughtful. Her critique was constructive. When we had technical difficulties linking up, she was quick to follow-up with a backup means of contact. Ten minutes wasn’t enough, so she spent a few more minutes answering my questions. It helps when someone is just a nice person, and Stephanie is.
Overall, I’m appreciative. It gave me a confidence boost while at the same time highlighting areas that I could improve and revise. Overall, a good experience. I definitely recommend Stephanie.
Dan Walsh
September 23, 2020
It’s always lovely working with Melissa!
It’s always lovely working with Melissa! She give such wonderfully concrete and specific information to help make my manuscript better. I highly recommend working with her!
Elisabeth Aikins
September 23, 2020
Full of good humor and good advice.
The ten-minute query-page consultation with the astute Hannah Robinson was full of good humor and good advice. Hannah made several helpful suggestions for improvement, and I feel that I and my query letter greatly benefitted from our cordial discussion. I am grateful to have had this opportunity to consult with such a fine editorial professional.
Stephani Colby
September 23, 2020
I had a wonderful, informative, and genuine conversation with Katharine Sands.
I had a wonderful, informative, and genuine conversation with Katharine Sands. She was targeted with her advice and she shared her considerable experience generously. I ended the session feeling inspired along with having a clear direction for my next move for my book. I felt like I was speaking with a knowledgable friend. I highly recommend Katharine without reservation!
Laura Vida
September 4, 2020
In a matter of seconds, she identified core issues that otherwise may have taken me months to figure out.
Fiona’s brilliant and insightful comments shed so much light on the areas I needed to strengthen in my manuscript. In a matter of seconds, she identified core issues that otherwise may have taken me months to figure out.
Brandon Breen
September 4, 2020
She made me feel relaxed and asked me just the right questions.
My meeting with Melissa went extremely well! She was kind and friendly and easy to talk to. She made me feel relaxed and asked me just the right questions to help me see what was needed in my query. It made so much sense and now I think my query letter is ready. I would definitely recommend Melissa for a consult!
Laurie Murphy
September 4, 2020
He was very helpful.
I had a meeting with John Cusick to go over my MG query letter. He was very helpful. We refined comps, edited the second summary paragraph, and he answered questions. I definitely recommend him.
Jamie Barber
September 4, 2020
It was a gift to get so many answers.
My conversation with Rebecca Raskin was so helpful. That’s two out of two for Manuscript Academy so far on exceeding expectations. What a fabulous opportunity to speak with an editor at Harper Collins. I can’t think of any other way that could have happened for me. Rebecca went right to the point, deviated from the script if there even was one, and shared generously not only contacts in the field of publishing who might help me, but her own insights into what will happen to my book AFTER it reaches an editor’s desk on the road to acquisition. That’s exactly what I needed to know, and it was a gift to get so many answers. It didn’t feel rushed; it just was intense. Perfect!!
Polly Bart
September 4, 2020