Critiques 4 U

Posted on March 23, 2017 by BECCA PUGLISI

Hi, everyone! I’m hip deep in preparations for the DARA workshop I’ll be speaking at in Dallas (if you’re in the area, I’d love to see you there!). And in the process, I’ve discovered that I can only cram so much stuff in my brain. I need some down time, which always includes good reading material, so it’s time for

CRITIQUES 4 U!

Contest Closed!

If you’re working on a first page and would like some objective feedback, please leave a comment that includes: 

1) your email address. Some of you have expressed concern about making your email address public; if you’re sure that the email address associated with your WordPress account is correct, you don’t have to include it here. But if you do win and I’m unable to contact you through that email address, I’ll have to choose an alternate winner.

2) your story’s genre (no erotica, please)

Also, please be sure your first page is ready to go so I can critique it before next month’s contest rolls around. If it needs some work and you won’t be able to get it to me right away, I’d like to ask that you plan on entering the next contest, once any necessary tweaking has been taken care of. 🙂

ONLY ENTRIES THAT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED

Three commenters’ names will be randomly drawn and posted tomorrow. If you win, you can email me your first page and I’ll offer my feedback. Best of luck!

About BECCA PUGLISI

Becca Puglisi is an international speaker, writing coach, and bestselling author of The Emotion Thesaurus and its sequels. Her books are available in five languages, are sourced by US universities, and are used by novelists, screenwriters, editors, and psychologists around the world. She is passionate about learning and sharing her knowledge with others through her Writers Helping Writers blog and via One Stop For Writers—a powerhouse online library created to help writers elevate their storytelling. You can find Becca online at both of these spots, as well as on Facebook and Twitter.
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39 Responses to Critiques 4 U

  1. BECCA PUGLISI says:
    March 24, 2017 at 9:02 am

    I gotta tell you all: I love doing this monthly contest! Winners for March are: Jacqueline Kimball
    Beth Wellington
    Ellen Mulholland

    Thanks everyone for entering, and for spreading the word. Get lots of writing done! I’ll see you next month :).

    Reply
  2. Alice Murray says:
    March 24, 2017 at 4:24 am

    Cinderella retelling – Chapter book

    Alice.murray59@hotmail.com

    Reply
  3. Anne Casey says:
    March 23, 2017 at 11:52 pm

    The first page is vital – if it isn’t compelling, publishers and agents are unlikely to read further. My genre is literary fiction.

    Reply
  4. Dylan says:
    March 23, 2017 at 10:19 pm

    jones dot dylan19 @ yahoo dot com

    YA Urban Fantasy.

    Reply
  5. Ellen Mulholland says:
    March 23, 2017 at 7:29 pm

    Would love help!

    ellenmulholland@att.net

    Young Adult Contemporary

    Reply
  6. Holly Davis says:
    March 23, 2017 at 6:32 pm

    Wow, this is great! Thanks!

    Genre is YA fantasy
    writeHollyDavis (at) gmail (dot) com

    -Holly

    Reply
  7. Beverly says:
    March 23, 2017 at 5:40 pm

    Becca,

    I appreciate all you do for writers!

    My first page is a romance.

    bckii@outlook.com

    Reply
  8. Linda Thomas says:
    March 23, 2017 at 4:34 pm

    grandmaletters [at] aol [dot] com

    memoir

    Reply
  9. Gifford MacShane says:
    March 23, 2017 at 4:34 pm

    Love when you offer critiques! Thanks for all you do to help writers.

    giffmacshane (at) gmail.com
    Genre: Historical Fiction

    Reply
  10. Emily Cushing says:
    March 23, 2017 at 4:20 pm

    1. emcush (at) hotmail (dot) com
    2. middle grade mystery

    Reply
  11. Karen McAtlin says:
    March 23, 2017 at 4:10 pm

    Thank you so much for this opportunity.
    Genre: Historical romance.

    Reply
  12. Brie Tart says:
    March 23, 2017 at 4:06 pm

    I always love these contests and columns. Thanks for providing opportunities and content to help us grow!

    Email: thebrietart (a) gmail (dot) com
    Genre: Fantasy

    Reply
  13. Pamela Brunskill says:
    March 23, 2017 at 4:04 pm

    Thanks for the opportunity!
    My email address is associated with the account.
    Genre: Adult Memoir

    Reply
  14. Beth Wellington says:
    March 23, 2017 at 4:04 pm

    Thank you!

    chezwellington at me dot com
    Women’s fiction with romance, humour and insight!

    Reply
  15. CR Carter says:
    March 23, 2017 at 2:44 pm

    crcarter@iserv.net
    Adult Fantasy

    Reply
  16. Lynn Farnham says:
    March 23, 2017 at 2:42 pm

    Lynn Farnham

    lynnandpaul1@bellsouth.net

    Genre: Historical fiction

    Thanks.

    Reply
  17. Mary Nelligan says:
    March 23, 2017 at 2:31 pm

    Email: mbalice@sbcglobal.net
    Genre: Historical Fiction

    Thank you!

    Reply
  19. Robin E. Mason says:
    March 23, 2017 at 2:18 pm

    Women’s Fiction, historical setting, identity conflict

    Reply
  20. Rita Jordan says:
    March 23, 2017 at 2:05 pm

    So nice of you to do this!

    Genre: Adult paranormal romance

    Reply
  21. Jeannie Hagy says:
    March 23, 2017 at 1:51 pm

    Children’s fiction–picture book

    Reply
  22. Terrye Toombs says:
    March 23, 2017 at 1:39 pm

    Email: TToombs08 at gmail.com
    Genre: Science Fiction

    Reply
  23. Emily Martin says:
    March 23, 2017 at 1:28 pm

    Email: ekgentner@aol.com

    Genre: YA, contemporary

    Reply
  24. Marlene Bell says:
    March 23, 2017 at 12:45 pm

    Thanks so much!
    Marlene Bell
    Genre: Mystery

    Reply
  25. Leta McCurry says:
    March 23, 2017 at 12:45 pm

    Women’s historical fiction
    leta at letamccurry.com

    Thanks for the opportunity.

    Reply
  26. Jacqueline Kimball says:
    March 23, 2017 at 12:28 pm

    Jacqueline Kimball
    Thanks! 🙂
    my email is mybayouhome@gmail.com
    Member of ACFW ,so I write Christian fiction,mostly historical.
    Genre I’d like critiqued is Historical fiction (1849)

    Reply
  27. Sally Shupe says:
    March 23, 2017 at 12:13 pm

    Thank you so much for this! I would love an opportunity to have my first page critiqued by you.

    Email: sallyshupe1atgmaildotcom
    Genre: inspirational suspense

    Reply
  28. Rick says:
    March 23, 2017 at 12:05 pm

    Thanks!

    Rick Musick
    upfromtheashes2011@hotmail.com

    Inspirational fiction

    Reply
  29. Jackie Layton says:
    March 23, 2017 at 11:11 am

    Thanks for the opportunity!

    Email: joyfuljelatgmaildotcom

    Genre: Inspirational romantic suspense

    Thanks again!

    Reply
  30. Jean R. says:
    March 23, 2017 at 11:08 am

    Email: included
    Genre: ya fantasy

    Reply
  32. Sherida Stewart says:
    March 23, 2017 at 9:56 am

    Email: sheridastewart at gmail dot com
    Genre: historical romance

    Thank you!

    Reply
  33. Josee Telfer says:
    March 23, 2017 at 9:54 am

    Josee Telfer
    Genre: Contemporary Inspirational Romance
    joseetelfer at gmail dot com

    Reply
  34. Tavisha says:
    March 23, 2017 at 9:44 am

    Email: thapartavisha@gmail.com
    Genre: fantasy

    Reply
  35. Van Alyn Thaxton says:
    March 23, 2017 at 9:36 am

    E-mail: vanalynthaxton@yahoo.com

    Genre: Contemporary fiction

    Reply
  36. aiar shai says:
    March 23, 2017 at 8:52 am

    1) aiar shai at gmail dot com
    2) SF/F

    Reply
  37. Rebecca Owens says:
    March 23, 2017 at 8:21 am

    E-mail: rebecca42owens@gmail.com
    Genre: lnspirational Romance

    Reply
  38. Marilyn Weimet says:
    March 23, 2017 at 7:43 am

    Marilyn Weimer
    Genera: woman’s contemporary

    Reply

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