- I will critique TWO manuscripts each month. By "manuscript" I mean the first 1000 words of a children's magazine story, chapter book, mid-grade novel, or YA novel. Please, fiction only. No picture books or easy readers. No poetry.
- Enter the drawing by commenting on this post AND stating that you wish to enter. This frees you up to comment, ask a question, or just say hey WITHOUT throwing your name in the hat.
- For an additional entry, become a follower, and tell me so (or that you already are one) in the comment.
- For an additional entry, post a link to this contest and give the URL in either the same or a separate comment. In this category, you can enter as many times as you have cyber-places to post the contest.
- You may enter one ms. per month. While the above rules allow you to enter multiple times, those entries are for ONE manuscript. If the #2 name drawn is a duplicate of #1, drawing will continue until a new name is drawn. This way, two people are assured of a critique each month.
- Enter now through Sunday August 29.
- Any story that you plan to enter in an ICL contest is ineligible. Since I am an ICL instructor, I cannot edit stories that you intend to enter in an Institute contest.
- The level of detail I offer in a critique will vary based on my impression of the caliber of the writing. Whenever possible, I will make both "big picture" comments and zero in on more specific areas.
- My critique is only one opinion. This business is SO subjective. Any suggestions I make that resonate with you are yours for the taking. Compare mine with those from other beta readers, critique partners, writing teachers, etc. Even if specific suggestions vary, when two or more critiquers pinpoint a certain passage or aspect, there's probably a need for revision there. Yet don't feel you must take advice you don't agree with. In the end, it's your story.
- Winners will be announced Monday, August 30.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
August Critique Giveaway
It's critique time. Enter to win! Here are the rules and caveats:
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29 comments:
Sure! I'll go for another crit. And I'll put a link to you on my blog.
I'd love a critique. Thanks, Marcia!
Amy
I'd love one too. Thanks!
So wonderful that you offer this once a month! I'll enter!
I would love a critique!
Hello, all! Thanks for entering. :)
Hee hee - I've rewritten since, so I'd love to enter again! :)
Please count me in! I'll put a link on my post too....Thanks, Marcia
http://skmayhew.blogspot.com/2010/08/follow-up-on-ibkty-week.html
I added it into my post...I hope it sends some more traffic your way. You have a wonderful blog.
I won't enter since I'm still working on the same project you've already given me an AWESOME critique for, but I will say good luck to all the entrants! It's so sweet of you to do this, Marcia!
I'd like to toss my hat into the ring for a critque.
I'd like to enter again. I am a follower of your blog.
Rebecca
Thank you all for entering and for your kind comments. :)
My word veri: neonoel. New Christmas? :D
If entering will force me to apply tush to chair, and it would, I'll do it and I'll post a link on my blog.
Ah, glad to help promote writerly responsibility, Anne. :)
Sounds like a great contest. I'd love a crit! Really wonderful of you to offer this.
Hi from the VK Boards! I'd love a critique, and I'm now following you.
twitter.com/abigailhw
Hi Terry and Abigail. Thanks for entering!
Hi - I'm a new follower and will post on my blog. I would love to get a critique. :)
Welcome, Melissa! You're in. :)
Please put my name in the hat too :)
Thanks Marcia!
p.s. I'm a new follower
I saw your post on the blue boards and came over to check out your blog.
I'd love to enter.
I'm now following you on blogger and I tweeted a link to the contest.
http://twitter.com/PatEsden
Hi Marcia, I'm already a follower and would love a crit. I'll send some tweets your way.
Sue
I'd love a critique. Fun contest. Thanks, Marcia!
Hello sruble, Pat, Sue and florkincaid -- it's fun to see so many Blueboarder names. :) Thanks for entering!
I'm in.
Thanks,
MichelleL
Hi, Michelle. You're in. :)
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