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So helpful
Renee got clear, useful feedback to me early. She let me know what was working in my query letter and what wasn’t, then showed me possible fixes.
Tim
September 5, 2025
First time caller
I’ve been considering a consultation for a long time but was hesitant. After a lot of research on the plans and facutly I landed on the “LIVE Query + 10-Page Read + 15-Minute Consultation” with Emma Peters. I am so glad that I finally took the leap – so worth it. Emma was fantastic. She asked insightful questions and gave some actionable advice on my query/pages – then made some suggestions on what to look for in agents. Above all she was so encouraging about my writing – that was the lift I didn’t expect but really needed. Thank you, Emma and the MA for making these available.
S. R. Swope
August 11, 2025
Great Insights!
Katharine Sands is a joy to work with. She provides a wealth of information and insider insights. Katharine understands agenting and the current publishing process and shared her knowledge as it specifically applied to my project. I’ve attended writing workshops (some of the best in the country) and learned much about writing, but Katharine’s knowledge took me in a different direction–the business part of writing/publishing. Her written critique was thorough and provided me with a road map. If we were rating, I would give her a 10 out of 10!
L.B. Parker
August 11, 2025
Specific Detailed Critique for My Query
Molly was incredibly helpful and so nice! She gave me specific notes on my query and I was able to take her advice and really understand what I needed to change or clarify. I am about to sign up for a longer critique with her so she can review my picture book dummy.
Cheryl Farrington Questore
August 11, 2025
Thank you!
Christina provided a written 10 page critique of my manuscript and I am very pleased with what I received. Her edits and comments were so thoughtful and prescriptive, which has given me such a good sense of how to move forward with edits. She offered a great balance of encouragement with really detailed, constructive feedback, and I really appreciate her knowledge and attention to detail.
Thanks again, Christina!!
Kristen M.
August 11, 2025
Absolutely Amazing: Emma was Insightful, Professional, and Completely Got Me.
I went into my 30-page review with Emma wanting to know one thing: if the work wasn’t good, tell me. I wanted a professional to look at my work and tell me honestly, go or no go. I didn’t want fluff, just the truth and honest critic. I knew with 30 minutes I wouldn’t get a beat for beat breakdown of the book and that’s not what I wanted anyway. What I got was far more than feedback. I got someone who understood my work, read my work and appreciated me as an author.
Emma is sharp, generous with her insight, and just flat-out amazing. In what was supposed to be just 30 minutes, she saw the heart of what I was trying to do and helped me see it even more clearly myself. She’s the kind of editor who meets you where you are, then helps you go further than you thought you could. I can only hope that when the time comes to choose an editor for my book, I find someone as good. That is, of course, if I can’t get Emma herself.
Overall we didn’t focus much about plot, or the 30 pages. We talked about what I was trying to accomplish with my work. She saw the themes and reflected them back with clarity and respect. I’ve never felt more understood in such a short conversation, especially from someone who wasn’t a friend or family member. It was like someone opened the gates to the path I was on, gates I had been standing in front of, not sure I had the ability or talent to open. Now I feel the path is mine.
If you’re serious about your work and want someone who will take it seriously too, talk to Emma.
Thank You, Emma
Charles Goin
August 11, 2025
Worth It!
Molly was amazingly helpful and encouraging. I’m super grateful for the opportunity to have a former agent/acquisitions editor read my work. The opening pages are so important for hooking an agent and she helped me to see what needs enhancing to give my manuscript its best shot. I’ve already had many critique partners and beta readers, but Molly was able to read with an editorial eye and this was exactly what my manuscript needed to take it to the next level. It was definitely worth hiring her for editorial letter and in-doc comments!.
Katie Ferriello
August 11, 2025
New Tools in My Toolbelt!
My consultation with Krista Vitola gave me a new vision for how to set the stage at the beginning of my MG novel. Krista’s calming presence quieted my anxiety as we talked. She is gracious, approachable, and kind. We batted ideas around, and I appreciate her so much! I now have new tools in my toolbelt to make this manuscript even stronger. I’m grateful for her time and encouragement!
Genetta
August 11, 2025
So Helpful!
Stephanie “got” what my book is! Their suggestions for the opening pages were spot on and they were a delightful person to talk to.
Elisa DeCarlo
August 11, 2025
Efficient and generous
Booked a LIVE Ten Minute Consultation over Zoom to improve my query. I chose Kenshole, because of her history with agenting talking animals stories. New to the format of this type of consultation, I was unsure what could come of only ten minutes. All the info she had, was my 375 words query letter. But she was incredibly efficient, pointing out red flags and explaining them, plus shared good comps (better than the ones I had). Highly recommended experience.
Maria
August 11, 2025
Writing Wizard in My Corner
Alice honed my query letter with excellent suggestions for content and structure. She listened well, understood my intentions, and refined my query letter to make it more readable, concise, and effective. She had obviously carefully reviewed my submission so she could provide insightful comments, making the most of our short time. I now have a clear understanding of how to modify my letter to make it more effective. Her demeanor is genuinely kind, friendly, and attentive. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to improve their writing with constructive advice from an experienced, caring professional. I definitely felt like I had a writing wizard in my corner. Thank you for this transformative opportunity.
Terry Owsley
August 11, 2025
Linda is spectacular!
Linda Camacho was absolutely wonderful to work with. I cannot praise her enough for the amount of help she gave me in such a short amount of time. Linda was so kind and friendly it really took away the anxiety for my first meeting. She was extremely knowledgeable on breaking down my query letter and focusing in on aspects to make my story stand out. I really felt like she was on the same wavelength with me and understood where I was going with the points that I wanted to highlight for my letter. She was a joy to work with and I cannot recommend her enough to struggling writers. If I need more help in the future I will be definitely reaching out to Linda for guidance. She was by far one of the best people I have had the experience of working with and your company is very lucky to have her on staff. Thank you, Linda, for all your help.
Jamilette
August 11, 2025