Happy almost March, everyone! There are a lot of things about life that drive me a little bonkers—so much so that I often need to remind myself of the good stuff that’s happening. Snow days wreak havoc on my work routine, but I love the excitement and joy they bring to my kids. The cold weather is getting a little old by the end of February, but it makes spring that much more satisfying when it rolls around. So take a minute today to look at the bright side and be reminded of the good things in life. Like free critiques, for example…
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!
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.
Happy Tuesday morning! The winners this month are…
Romana
Kate (post-apocalyptic sci-fi)
Nicole Brown Jamet
Thanks so much for entering, everyone! Winners, I’ll be contacting you shortly. See you next month 🙂
Congratulations winners!
So excited!! Critiques are gold :-). Thanks for the opportunity.
Congrats and best of luck to the winners!!!
Young adult
Hi 😁.
Livingfromwithin@gmail.com
Genre is psychological thriller
Thanks !!
Definitely agree with you about the cold weather.
gwendolyn.ensz10@gmail.com
I write science fiction/fantasy, and YA
Dylan Jones
jones.dylan 19@ yahoo.com no spaces.
Urban Fantasy
Thanks for the opportunity!
duncankatlyn (at) gmail (dot) com
YA thriller
Angelamariedambrosio@gmail.com
YA speculative fiction
Thank you!
1) aiar shai (at) gmail dot com
2) SFF
Hello Becca,
My e-mail is aj.mccarthy@hotmail.com and the genre is suspense thriller.
Thank you!!
I’ll give it a whirl, Becca.
My entry if chosen, will be: MG Contemporary Fiction.
Thanks.
Hi Becca,
shorrocks_helen@hotmail.com
YA Speculative Fiction.
Many thanks.
AMLyvers(at)gmail(dot)com
Science Fiction/Cyberpunk
Hi Becca and Angela,
Email is annecasey580@gmail.com
Genre is literary fiction
Thank you for your consideration.
historical romance
Hi Becca,
Middle Grade, fantasy-adventure
1) email included (below)
2) post-apoc sci-fi
Everything crossed.
Well, not everything, because that would make typing something of a challenge. Eyes, front and center; fingers at the keyboard…which leaves toes.
TOES CROSSED!
Thanks Becca! I am writing a YA Mystery I’d love to hear your thoughts on!
Thanks, Becca.
enchantedgemstones@yahoo.com
Romantic suspense
Historical fiction. And yes, thanks for the opportunity!
Thanks, Becca! Inspirational women’s fiction — karen@karensargentbooks.com
Hi there,
My genre is romance and my email is blondeusk@outlook.com
Thanks for this opportunity.
So appreciate the opportunity!
YA Historical Fiction
lisapotocar@gmail.com.
🙂
dlee0614@yahoo.ca
Historical Fantasy
Hi! My WIP is Psychological Fiction.
Thank you!
Thanks for the opportunity.
joyfuljelatgmaildotcom
Inspirational mystery
I’m working on historical fiction
Ah!! Would love to join this time around. 🙂
01) ddavis.6841@outlook.com
02) A vast majority of the novels I plan on making are of the Science Fantasy genre.
Thank you for offering!
Writing Women’s Fiction
I am working on fiction. The book is about a condominium community with a bully protagonist . Thanks for this opportunity.
Yay, critiques!
Email: Included 😉
Genre: YA Fantasy
Good morning, Becca!
I’m writing the 2nd book in a Romantic Mystery series. You’re a gem to offer critiques!
Thank Ewe!
dorsetgalwrites@gmail.com
Hi Becca,
I write romance novels and am 31 chapters into my latest book. Would love some feedback on my first page though. Thanks for all you do. I have all six of your books and they’ve me so much.
Thank you! Crossing my fingers I win.
1. emcush(at)hotmail(dot)com
2. MG Mystery
Good Morning!
Diane@DianeDeMasi.com
Genre: Suspense
Hi, I’m seven chapters into a Southern Gothic novel.
Thank you Becca! Fingers crossed…
anirishwrit@yahoo.com
Low Fantasy
Hi, Becca,
Thanks for all you do to support writers. My genre is paranormal mystery.
grizlibrarian@gmail.com
Thanks again!
Hi, Becca,
I read your page nearly every morning and tweet it often. Thanks for offering the critique! My genre is high-action romantic suspense.
harryw51(at)comcast(dot)net
So glad you’re enjoying the blog!
Hi Becca,
This is my favorite site, and my thesaurus collection is growing rapidly. I’m about to have to get a new copy of The Emotion Thesaurus because mine’s nearly worn out.
Mainstream, magical realism
Thanks for sticking with us, Mark 🙂
Greetings!
frove@me.com
memoir
I’m writing a series, fantasy with sci-fi elements.
Hi, Becca, thank you!
debbieerickson72@gmail.com
Political/Mystery/Drama
Steinbachtracey145@gmail.com
Young adult
Thank you for the opportunity!
Count me in, please 🙂
blaine@blainedarden.com
Gay Romantic Sci-fi
ps: single or double line spacing?
Hi, Blaine! It would be double spaced. If you win, I’ll send you all the details :).
Thank you for all the time you dedicate to helping other writers. 1) nhanova411@gmail.com 2) SciFi Thriller
Hi, Becca,
Thank you for the opportunity! My genre is romantic suspense.