critiques
Critique Partner Meet Up!
Because my forum has some tech issues (that I am not savvy enough to fix), and because people still use it to connect with CPs… Well, I thought I’d start a post here instead, where you all can connect in the comments! Just share the following info in your comment, read over what others have […]
Flash Auction #5: The White Helmets in Syria
Hey, guys. I’m sure you’ve seen that Aleppo is in trouble. Civilians are dying, and they need our help. So I’m doing a FLASH AUCTION and winners will be picked in 24 hours at 11:59:59 AM EST tomorrow (Dec. 14). Whatever you donate, I’ll match for the White Helmets. What You Can Win A signed […]
Charity Auction #4: Islamic Relief USA
Thanks to the trials of Windwitch, it’s been a while since I had the time to offer up my critiquing time in the name of charity. But here we are again! This month, I want to raise money for the children displaced by ISIS. Why? Because despite my own country falling to pieces, there is […]
Charity Auction: Win a Critique + Truthwitch ARC
Hey guys, in an attempt to do my part for the world, I wanted to start an initiative to raise money for different causes close to my heart. The idea is that every 2 months, I will pick a different charity or NGO and then auction off some items — critiques, advanced copies, signed stuff, etc. Whoever […]
Crits for Water, 2013
For the past two years, my friend (and wonderful writer), Kat Brauer, has been organizing and running an AMAZING charity called Crits for Water. Basically, authors, editors, and agents donate critiques, and in turn, writers can bid on them. All the money raised in the auctions then goes to the fabulous organization charity: water, who helps provide […]
Write Dreams Auction!
Don’t forget today’s auction! I’m offering a 50 page + query letter critique, and all proceeds go towards helping Donna’s Dream House, a home for children and teens with terminal illness. My critique strengths in my own words: 1) I’m tough. There’s no holding back here. If I see something that’s an issue (be it […]
Win a 50 page manuscript critique from ME (take 2!)
It’s that time again, everyone! It’s CRITS FOR WATER time! My drawing is up TODAY! One lucky contestant will win a 50 page manuscript critique !!!! Plus, if you are a reader of THIS blog (meaning you’ll see this sneaky message!) I’ll throw in a query critique too! To get your name entered into the […]
Get your queries ready!
Query Day for May 2011 starts MONDAY the 2nd at 5:00 PM EST. DON’T MISS IT! Once I get 10 queries, I’m closing submissions! ♥♥ Don’t know what it is? Head here.
Query Critique Day: Playing God
♥ Time for some community feedback! ♥ Taryn Albright was the lucky “winner” from April’s Query Day, and so her shiny, revised query is now ready for some group feedback! As always, be HELPFUL, be gentle, and leave your comments below. ~~~ Dear Awesome Agent, When humanity learns its writers can create, or “Animate,” their […]