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Her critique was specific and doable!

Fiona cleared up so many questions I had, and her critique was specific, understandable, and doable. She brought specific examples of books with strengths where mine was lacking, and I now have a direction in which I’m productively headed. She is a true North Star!

Kerry Brown
Kerry Brown
April 25, 2025

She gave me the confidence to do it!

Fiona was amazingly helpful! Those minutes gave me the direction I needed and the confidence to do it. If the need occurs, I would not hesitate to meet with her.

Lynette Eklund
April 25, 2025

Amazed at the amount of actionable feedback given.

I had a live query letter and first pages consultation with Erica (Bonus: her adorable cat made an appearance!). Erica’s feedback was thoughtful and tailored to my concerns/questions. I was amazed at the amount of positive, actionable feedback that fit in a 15-minute session. I would recommend a session with Erica to any writer looking to polish their query package.

LL Garland
LL Garland
April 25, 2025

An invaluable experience!

It was fantastic working with Chelsey. Her comments on my query letter were specific and thoughtful, looked at the whole ‘big picture’, was encouraging, and helped make sense of the comments I had been receiving from agents. Our time in conversation was far too brief! I can imagine working with her as an agent would be a great experience if this 15min chat is any indication. An invaluable experience. Thanks, Chelsey! And thank you Manuscript Academy for offering such helpful services.

Dympna Weil
April 25, 2025

She nailed the difficulty I was having

I liked Chelsey immediately. It’s that way with some people. I could tell she spent a generous amount of time with my pages as she nailed the difficulty I was having with my query letter. It’s large, she said, epic almost, but the focus of a query is more from the marketing standpoint rather than a synopsis. She was gentle and nicely critical, and our thirty minutes were over in the blink of an eye, and already I miss her. Thank you, Chelsey.

Shaun Melarvie
April 25, 2025

Truly a blessing to hear directly from her.

The feedback that Chelsea Hensley gave me was fantastic. She provided specific examples on how I could polish my material in terms of formatting and style. She was friendly and concise and it was truly a blessing to hear directly from her. To hear her tell me that my work was nearly there, to keep pushing forward made my week. Highly recommend.

James Pigott
James Pigott
April 25, 2025

What a remarkable value!

Caitlin met with me on time and was highly professional. She made me feel at ease and got right to business, first offering to answer any questions I had, then going over my query, then my selection. On all points the suggestions she gave were spot-on. She talked me through updating both my query letter and selection in small ways which would have a big impact. I left the meeting with a full page of hand-written notes, feeling invigorated and inspired. What a remarkable value! I can see how the recommendations she made of including MC goals early in my MS will have a positive influence through the whole work. She left time in the session for a follow-up questions, but none were needed – she was so clear. Highly recommended!

Tracy Shew
April 25, 2025

It was just what I needed!

Caitlin got right to the point, made sure my questions were answered, gave me compliments and critique with workable actions. She asked me what I wanted before she began the critique and gave a 3 minute time warning before the end of the call. It was just what I needed.
Thank you, Caitlin!

Mary Rook
April 25, 2025

She made time for my questions

Anjanette’s feedback was an insightful balance of what is working and what still needs work. She also made time for the meeting to be a conversation, inviting me to share my top level questions as a guide to our discussion. Overall, I left feeling like I knew exactly what my next steps need to be with this project.

Kristen Strocchia
Kristen Strocchia
April 25, 2025

Gave very actionable feedback!

Anjanette was extremely kind and insightful. She gave me very clear suggestions for revisions on my query and first ten pages. Very actionable feedback. She was also very encouraging and inspiring to speak with. Thanks again!

Ezra Cohen
April 25, 2025

A wonderful experience!

Anjanette was kind and encouraging. I was able to discuss possible new ideas to improve my beginning page as well as take the spot-on feedback she’d prepared. She was open to questions as well.

Mary Rook
April 25, 2025

She asked all the right question

Talking with Alyssa was so helpful. She asked all the right questions to get me thinking about my manuscript in ways that will really move it forward.

Kristen Strocchia
April 25, 2025
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