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Expert Manuscript Consultation Benefits
I highly recommend booking a consultation with The Manuscript Academy. It’s incredible how much useful, expert advice can be packed into a short time. I walked away from my conversation with tips that I can use for my current manuscript, and in my stories moving forward.
Christie Megill
March 24, 2025
Insightful and Respectful Guidance
Lane was amazing and respectful. He effectively provided insight on my strengths and weaknesses as well as how to improve. Very knowledgeable, Lane dissected my pages and query and gave in-depth, invaluable advice. I 100% recommend Lane and I look forward to working with him again in the future.
Arien Skiba
March 24, 2025
First Page Consult Feedback
I met with Amy Bishop for a first page consult. She gave me specific, actionable constructive criticism to make my first page stronger, and pointed out a few issues to fix the tone of the character.
I left the consult feeling motivated and encouraged about the direction of my writing.
Thanks, Amy
Kathryn Wilson
March 24, 2025
Encouraging and Insightful Critique
FionaÃs critique was awesomeóvery kind and also very helpful. I especially appreciated her encouraging me to trust my instincts. She gave me specific examples of where I was telling instead of showing and becoming a narrator instead of letting my characters speak for themselves. I highly recommend Fiona!
Kirsten Randall
March 24, 2025
Exceptional Guidance and Insight
Working with Hannah was wonderful! She was friendly, prepared, and full of practical advice and recommendations. After talking with Hannah, I knew what changes I needed to make to my book proposal. She gave me the input I needed to move to the next step. I appreciated Hannah’s input and insight based on her tremendous experience in the publishing field. Thank you!
Eileen Smith
March 24, 2025
Guidance and Development Success
Alyssa did a great job. I’ve been bracketing the amount and type of information to provide in my query letter and Alyssa gave me clear actionable guidance on what I need to accomplish. All the Manuscript Academy resources have been instrumental in my development to being a professional writer.
David vanderVeen
March 24, 2025
Guidance on Fictionalizing Memoir
Hannah was very helpful in making some developmental decisions. I’m at 18,000 words in a manuscript that has skirted the edge between memoir and fiction. She showed me how fictionalizing a memoir would provide the freedom I needed to enhance the story. I look forward to reengaging with Hannah or another professional as needed. Thanks so much!
Karen Fisher
March 24, 2025
Helpful and Insightful Query Advice
Whitney Ross was enormously helpful–in just our 10-minute discussion. She provided specific, insightful suggestions for my query letter–and she did so with real compassion and care. I am grateful for her recommendations and am inspired by her encouragement.
Bud Jennings
March 24, 2025
Insightful YA Fantasy Feedback
Caitlin was equal parts encouraging and unvarnished feedback – and she packed a lot of insight and advice into 15 minutes. I’m grateful she approached my pages so thoughtfully when I know the end of the year had pretty much everyone running on fumes. I highly recommend her for anyone writing in the YA fantasy genre!
Emma Baker
March 24, 2025
Highly Recommend Consultation Session
Very much enjoyed my talk with Kayla. After seeing her podcast, I knew she’d be great – smart, practical and kind. I definitely recommend a consultation with her.
Jayme Inman
March 24, 2025
Outstanding and Supportive Advisor
Caitlin is awesome. I’ve spoken to her twice now and her feedback is so on-point and specific, while always being kind and upbeat. She’s a terrific advisor and I bet she’d make an excellent agent, for anyone lucky enough to get her.
Jayme Inman
March 24, 2025
Comforting and Insightful Consultation
IÃm so glad I had this consultation. I was a little nervous when I first signed up but Linda was personable and put me immediately at ease. She gave thoughtful feedback and answered my questions, and we laughed a bit, making for a very open and friendly experience.
Rachel Remick
March 24, 2025