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Linda is golden!
This is the second time Linda has helped me with a query. She went above and beyond adding the specific detail my query lacked. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting with her and appreciated her sage wisdom. And she’s super cool. I hope our paths cross again in the future. I’d love to have her as my agent!
Lisa Connelly
January 29, 2026
Fifteen Minutes to a Better Query
I was desperately in need of help as I was sure my query was not working. As a member of Manuscript Academy, I was able to sign up for one of several versions of consultations available to members. I looked through the write ups on the many agent faculty members, and chose Kelly Van Sant. I picked an available date and time to have a fifteen minute telephone consultation on my query and the first ten pages of my debut espionage novel. I was comfortable speaking
with Kelly right from the start. She first asked what help I hoped to receive from this consultation, and I said my query was not working for me. She immediately told me she has her own process for helping people requiring query assistance, and I took notes to work with. I then asked a few minor questions in the last couple of minutes and she freely answered these as well. I heartily recommend Kelly Van Sant for anyone needing help with queries or pages. She is easy to talk to and will give you the help you need.
Patricia Vozab
January 29, 2026
Warm, Insightful, Generous
Ivan was warm, realistic, encouraging, and insightful. He gave me a rundown of what was working well (hooks, comps, humor, etc) and what could be improved for an even stronger submission/query. I would definitely book with him again!
Stephanie Jackson
January 20, 2026
I felt heard!
15 minutes with Carina was a huge help–she had actionable advice for what I need to do to polish up my manuscript, how to better market myself etc. She answered my questions thoughtfully, and even though it was a short session I really feel like I got a lot out of it.
Kendra Long
January 21, 2026
Query Consult
Caitlin McDonald read and reviewed my query letter. She gave me specific ways to improve and pointed out sentences that can be left alone. It was amazing having an expert break down the elements that worked and those that needed tweaking. The query is the scariest thing I’ve ever written and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to be guided by an industry expert who is so well respected. I wish everyone could have 10 minutes of her time!
Melissa
January 21, 2026
Query Notes
I have struck gold! Stephanie Winter read my query and gave me concrete, useful, and honest notes. Back to the drawing board, but with her help, I know the final draft isn’t far off.
Melissa
January 21, 2026
Invaluable feedback!
Samantha provided me with clear, actionable feedback that really will help to bring my synopsis to a new level. There’s something about getting a review from an agent that feels priceless, and I would definitely recommend her!
Kristin Latina
January 19, 2026
100 and done
Samantha was so positive and responsive to my 100 page written feedback. She gave small lines edits as well as big picture items that got lost in edits. She was absolutely fantastic to work with.
Erin Burd
January 13, 2026
Quick, Inspiring, and Helpful
I received my query feedback well ahead of time, which allowed me to make the necessary and helpful changes based on her suggestions. Excellent agent to get feedback from. She’s kind, patient, and respectful. And her feedback is phenomenal!!!
Angelica
January 12, 2026
Exactly What a Writer Hopes For!
Christina came to our session fully prepared, with a clear grasp of my query and first ten pages. Her feedback was sharp, affirming, and immediately actionable—she understood the heart of my story and helped me fine-tune the alignment between my query and my opening pages. What stood out most was how affirming yet precise her feedback was. She highlighted specific strengths while also offering clear, thoughtful suggestions to strengthen both my query and pages. She answered every question with care, patience, and invaluable insight, and her guidance on the publishing process helped me approach querying with confidence. I left the session focused, energized, and confident about my submission path. I highly recommend Christina to any writer seeking thoughtful, professional guidance.
Ifeanyi Omoike
December 25, 2025
Excellent and Informative
Monica Rodriguez’s critique was phenomenal and helpful. She read every page and made comments that were encouraging and highlighted the points she enjoyed. This critique came earlier than I’d expected, and I greatly appreciated every single one of her suggestions and I did use them. Great critique!
Angelica
January 4, 2026
Clear, Creative, Constructive!
Fiona Kenshole’s critique was exactly what I needed to improve my WIP. She reviewed my MG query and first 10 pages of my manuscript followed by a 15-minute consult. She clearly described ways to improve my manuscript and pinpointed a recurring problem that was holding back my writing. Her style is very encouraging while being honest and constructive. There’s no better way to improve your craft than to talk directly with an experienced authority like Fiona.
Debbie D'Aurelio
January 4, 2026