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I hope to work with her again in the near future.
Superb experience. Alyssa was knowledgeable, professional and invaluable in sharing guidance with me on publishing, my body of work and strategy for future publication. I hope to work with her again in the near future.
Brad Cameron
September 4, 2020
If you’re looking for feedback that will get your manuscript to stick out above the rest, then I definitely recommend signing up for one of these critique sessions.
Molly was incredibly helpful and sweet. If you’re looking for feedback that will get your manuscript to stick out above the rest, then I definitely recommend signing up for one of these critique sessions. I came away from the phone call with a couple of really insightful tips, and I look forward to seeing how my manuscript does in the year.
Jen Myers
September 4, 2020
I’m so pleased to see it all coming together now in a much stronger query that more clearly conveys the heart of my book.
John critiqued my opening pages, and I was so impressed, I decided to hire him to critique my query. His feedback, along with the feedback I received from other Manuscript Academy faculty, was so insightful. I’m so pleased to see it all coming together now in a much stronger query that more clearly conveys the heart of my book. Thank you so much, John! And thank you, Manuscript Academy, for having such an incredible faculty!
K.M. Ellis
September 4, 2020
Great 10 minutes with Rebecca Raskin! She was personable, professional, encouraging, and gave me valuable insights on platform-building, comp titles and networking opportunities, and advice on balancing personal story with prescriptive/informational elements to maintain an emotional connection with readers for a non-fiction project. One of the best 10 minutes I’ve spent in professional development as a writer. The Manuscript Academy and their faculty are great resources!
Dana M Brantley-Sieders
September 4, 2020
She commented on things I’d never even considered and offered guidance on how to move forward with the changes.
Stephanie gave me so many solid insights into how to make my query solid. She commented on things I’d never even considered and offered guidance on how to move forward with the changes.
She offered clear explanations for why certain things weren’t working and also offered plenty of praise for things that were.
Stephanie is very engaging, and I felt fully at ease talking to her. I highly recommend booking her for a consultation.
Audra Atoche
September 4, 2020
She asked insightful questions, gave excellent advice on my query, and I felt like I was chatting with a new friend who genuinely wanted me to succeed.
My consultation with Kimberely Atkins was FABULOUS! She asked insightful questions, gave excellent advice on my query, and I felt like I was chatting with a new friend who genuinely wanted me to succeed and wanted to help me as much as possible.
Thank you!
Jennifer Major
September 4, 2020
It was not only helpful, but a confidence boost that I’m on the right path.
Andrea was absolutely fantastic to speak to regarding my query letter. She had some wonderful insights that you can’t find from google and she was joy to speak to. Very warm and personable! It was not only helpful, but a confidence boost that I’m on the right path.
Sara Lynn Burnett
September 4, 2020
This is a tremendous service for a writer seeking advice and I thank The Manuscript Academy and Katharine!
My very brief consultation with Katharine was filled to the brim with cogent information. Katharine had obviously reviewed my material beforehand and she shared with me her specific ideas for strengthening the proposal. Her ideas were extremely helpful and I so appreciated how patient and kind she was. This is a tremendous service for a writer seeking advice and I thank The Manuscript Academy and Katharine!
Selina Maitreya
September 4, 2020
John used the time masterfully, providing valuable insights during every minute of the call.
John Cusick’s 10 minute query critique was fabulous. He narrowed down areas in my query that could be shortened and helped me reword a paragraph to be more from my protagonist’s point of view. He also pointed out areas in my query that worked well. John used the time masterfully, providing valuable insights during every minute of the call.
Diana S.
September 4, 2020
Each critique I’ve had with Manuscript Academy has provided new insights.
Each critique I’ve had with Manuscript Academy has provided new insights. Alyssa Jennette asked me numerous thoughtful questions to help me narrow down the main points for my query. She shared what attracts an agent and what is not necessary to mention. I found her critique extremely practical.
Diana S.
September 4, 2020
His words were kind and gentle and gave me the direction I needed to make my story shine.
His words were kind and gentle and gave me the direction I needed to make my story shine. I highly recommend John Cusick for your next critique.
Kathi J. Most
September 4, 2020
It was lovely to chat to someone so professional and understanding.
Kimberley rang right on time and straight away I knew I was going to enjoy talking to her. She was really easy to talk to and listened to what I wanted to ask. At one stage the line dropped out and she immediately rang me back. She gave good advice and tips for moving forward. I would have no hesitation in talking to her again and it was lovely to chat to someone so professional and understanding. I now have some points to follow up on. Thanks for the chance to talk to someone in the business and I look forward to what opportunities I will connect with next at The Manuscript Academy.
Thanks from Rhonda Forrest (Australian author)
Rhonda Forrest
September 4, 2020