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Help for my fantasy query
Eric helped me bring the two POV characters in my query together.
Thank you, Eric!
Simon
October 29, 2025
Great Meeting, Thank you
I had a ten-minute consultation with Bridget, which was very helpful. I’m going to send out my new query now!
Thank you, Bridget!
Simon
October 29, 2025
Nour helped me decide on comp titles!
My session with Nour Sallam was so helpful. She narrowed down my most important comp titles, she asked great questions that pointed me in the best direction for my plot paragraph and she encouraged me to express myself in my bio. Thank you, Nour!
Hope
October 29, 2025
Worth every penny
Hannah Strouth gave me helpful and practical tips to improve my query. Specifically, she pointed out the two most important comp titles in my intro paragraph and she dug through the mud of my plot paragraph to pull out what mattered most. Thank you, Hannah!
Hope
October 29, 2025
Anjanette offered clarity, insight and warmth
Anjanette provided thoughtful, concise guidance on crafting picture books and developing a platform for success. Her enthusiasm for my manuscript and the proposed series made our conversation feel like the beginning of a meaningful collaboration. I am the author of several traditionally published books, but I truly appreciated learning more about the submission process for children’s picture books.
Marsha Hansen
October 28, 2025
All the tools in one go.
Eric went above and beyond in ensuring the live chat goes as smoothly as possible. He provided written notes and comments on the query and first page the day before in order to give me time as well to prepare my own questions.
He was helpful, considerate and very thorough.
The meeting might have been 10 minutes but I got out of it with a wealth of knowledge I can implement going forward!
Noor
October 28, 2025
Incredibly helpful!
The meeting with Kelly really maximized the short time we had together. She was knowledgeable, insightful and made sure all my questions were answered. Her input was exactly what I needed at this point in time. Thank you!
Jennifer Mitchell
October 28, 2025
Noelle Falcis Math
Noelle’s comments on my query and pages were so helpful, plus she’s easy to talk to. I would 100% recommend her one on one critiques!
Douglas Wood
October 27, 2025
I now COMPrehend!
I found the recent comp workshop extremely useful and eye-opening. I’m a published author who has queried many novels (though never landed an agent deal), so I’ve been down this road before. But I never approached my comps with such meticulous consideration of all the things they could and should do for my query. The introductory session was information-packed (so much so that I really appreciated the replay, to go back and catch what I missed), and the live critiquing of participant comps helped bring the information to life. I learned a ton, even though many of the books weren’t in my genre, and learned how agents think about comp titles. Finally, I appreciate the Facebook group and the 30 days of forum access included with the class. Even though I’m not sure if I’ll be pursuing representation for my current book, this was a valuable package that will help me bring the book to its ultimate audience, however I get there.
Audrey Kalman
October 26, 2025
Jessica Gave Me Terrific Advice
Jessica provided an insightful 30-minute consultation that offered valuable guidance on improving my query letter and first pages. She suggested more up-to-date comparative titles and helped me clarify what’s truly at stake for my protagonist. Most importantly, she reminded me that readers want to picture themselves in the story’s world and circumstances.
Warren Cook
October 26, 2025
For Fans of Coffee and Spice
InCOMParable Workshop delivered!!
Jessica’s punny intro class packed with relevant content presented at caffeinated speed, the theme based forums that built
community and confidence, and John’s chilli pepper spiced analysis of titles (and their comps) hyped me up to keep fine tuning my query and comps search.
Manuscript Academy workshops have inspired and guided my evolution from writer to cheerleader of my own stories, and this workshop went above and beyond my expectations because both presenters modeled how to identify and appeal to your audience.
Each Manuscript Academy event feels epic: Beyond the flexibility of attending in real time or asynchronous, the presenters and the content always empower me to keep writing and believing in my art.
corina oana
October 26, 2025
Nailing Those Comps
I loved this workshop. It was wonderful to have positive, understanding people presenting and guiding us. I always felt the presenters showed respect for writers at all levels. I highly recommend the presentations from Manuscript Academy. It was also a big bonus that those running these programs were very helpful with answering questions.
Joan Chamberlin
October 25, 2025