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Great presentations with truly valuable information from industry insiders.
This was such a great resource. I felt as motivated as if I’d spent all day at a conference, except it only cost $49! It was so nice to watch each class multiple times so that I could really absorb it at my own pace, take notes, or just listen. Thank you Laura Zats, Roseanne Wells and Linda Camacho! Great presentations with truly valuable information from industry insiders.
Afton Nelson
September 3, 2020
It was a relief to have a low-stress talk with an expert.
My consultation with Eric Smith was excellent. I’d been told by other writers that he is kind, informative, and patient, and I was very pleased to find that was 100% true. Querying and pitching agents can be a very daunting (and sometimes mysterious) process, so it was a relief to have a low-stress talk with an expert, to ask questions and get feedback and insight from someone with an insider’s perspective. I’m very glad I made the investment and highly recommend it to other writers!
Emily Thiede
September 3, 2020
It is truly a gift to have had this experience.
It was amazing! I couldn’t be happier with Kiana’s feedback and energy. I got tips for improving my query AND additional resources. It is truly a gift to have had this experience. Thanks!
Holly C.
September 3, 2020
Would highly recommend.
My time with Rachel was very productive.
Despite the fact that my query had been past a professional editor, and reviewed by another, Rachel offered some great tips to improve the letter.
We also had a great discussion about the book itself, which left me feeling encouraged about the months ahead.
Would highly recommend Rachel to other budding authors out there. She was very helpful and great to talk to.
Matt Leyshon
September 3, 2020
The beauty of the design of the 10-minute meeting is that you can do whatever you want with the 10 minutes. It’s like being a kid in a candy store. It’s a chance to go behind the scenes and get a perspective you’d never have access to otherwise. It’s a chance to work one on one with an agent and experience that particular agent’s editorial process. It’s a chance to evaluate where you are in the development of your craft. It’s a chance to get eyes on your writing piece. It’s invaluable. For me, it was a game changer.
Zeena Pliska
September 3, 2020
By far the best critique I’ve ever received.
I have to honestly say that Linda [Camacho]’s critique was by far the best critique I’ve ever received from an agent. Very often, the feedback I’d get from agents would be very broad and generic (something like “make sure the pacing doesn’t lag”), which could be equally applicable to half of all the manuscripts, but it was never precise or thought out enough to give me specific direction on how to make my particular manuscript better.
Linda’s critique was the opposite – it was detailed, thought out, and clearly tailored to the specific issues in my query/manuscript. Linda’s
Irina
September 3, 2020
Her advice was spot-on.
While my picture book manuscript has gone through several critiques, edits and rewrites, I had not done the same for my query letter. Jessica Sinsheimer pinpointed out my letters’ strong points along with areas where it needed improvement. Her advice was spot-on. I highly recommend a consolation with her. After all, you can have the perfect manuscript, but if your letter doesn’t grab an agent’s attention they may not bother with your book.
Kathleen Kilpatrick
August 28, 2020
Worth every minute and every penny.
Kayla was an absolute delight! Professional from the very beginning, she gave insightful feedback on my query and a lot of encouragement. I received some very powerful validation for the work that I’ve put into my work, and coming from a pro in the industry, it was worth every minute and every penny I’ve spent in the Manuscript Academy! Thank you!!
Todd Merrifield
August 28, 2020
This week I signed with an agent.
Wanted to take a moment to thank Jessica Sinsheimer and Julie True Kingsley who are absolutely fabulous. They do a ton for authors and always encourage and support their journeys. I’ve used MA for years, and have even made lifelong friends through the program. This week I signed with Steve Fraser of the DeChiara agency, and my MG novel’s already out on submission. I think MA played a huge role in my querying success, and again am grateful. And to all others out there in the Query Trenches- don’t give up. You’ve got this!
Christopher Mannino
August 28, 2020
I love all the events and classes Manuscript Academy has to offer. Thank you for making industry professionals so accessible to writers.
This was a FANTASTIC series! I love all the very specific, usable tips, especially the ones on how to research agents using metatags and advanced Twitter and Google searches. I had never thought of that before. I couldn’t attend live so watched the recordings. I found all the information extremely helpful and inspiring. It was such a supportive environment. Thank you for all the useful strategies on how to track agent submissions and read rejection letters (that was super helpful!). I’ve had a few “this isn’t right for me. But send me another manuscript” type of rejections. It reminds me not to stop listening at “this isn’t right for me.” but to make note of that agent for “send me another manuscript.” – got to find that silver lining!
I love all the events and classes Manuscript Academy has to offer. Thank you for making industry professionals so accessible to writers.
Natasha Yim
August 27, 2020
Amazing Value
Julie & Jessica, I know you hear this all the time, but I am so grateful for these Manuscript Academy workshops. I learn so much. I would not have gotten this information anywhere else. I like that I don’t have to log in at a specific time and can pop in and out of the class throughout the day. The biggest takeaway from this session was that the sample pages need to support what is promised in the query letter. I’m looking forward to more of these classes. Also, they are an amazing value!
Judy Hock
Judy Hock
August 27, 2020
Anyone out there working on a novel, picture book, etc. needs to know about The Manuscript Academy.
I really enjoyed the energy and information from all the people involved. I wrote so many notes down which I think will really help me get my work published. My search continues for an agent to help me start the process. I am so glad I found your group.
Anyone out there working on a novel, picture book, etc. needs to know about The Manuscript Academy. This group can offer so much relative information which will help answer the many questions we all have starting out as writers. I feel so privileged to know about this group.
Sincerely,
Sandra
Sandra Edmondson
August 27, 2020