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Critiques 4 U!

February 27, 2018 by BECCA PUGLISI

Monthly first-page critique contest from Writers Helping Writers

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
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.

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  1. BECCA PUGLISI says

    February 28, 2018 at 8:29 am

    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 🙂

    • Tracey says

      February 28, 2018 at 8:41 am

      Congratulations winners!

      • Nicolle says

        February 28, 2018 at 1:33 pm

        So excited!! Critiques are gold :-). Thanks for the opportunity.

    • Lisa Potocar says

      February 28, 2018 at 3:12 pm

      Congrats and best of luck to the winners!!!

  2. Connie Fick says

    February 28, 2018 at 7:30 am

    Young adult

  3. Nicolle Browne Jamet says

    February 28, 2018 at 7:17 am

    Hi 😁.
    Livingfromwithin@gmail.com
    Genre is psychological thriller

    Thanks !!

  4. Gwendolyn Grace says

    February 28, 2018 at 7:17 am

    Definitely agree with you about the cold weather.
    gwendolyn.ensz10@gmail.com
    I write science fiction/fantasy, and YA

  5. Dylan says

    February 28, 2018 at 7:09 am

    Dylan Jones
    jones.dylan 19@ yahoo.com no spaces.

    Urban Fantasy

  6. Katlyn says

    February 28, 2018 at 5:41 am

    Thanks for the opportunity!

    duncankatlyn (at) gmail (dot) com

    YA thriller

  7. Angela D'Ambrosio says

    February 28, 2018 at 12:58 am

    Angelamariedambrosio@gmail.com
    YA speculative fiction

    Thank you!

  8. aiar shai says

    February 28, 2018 at 12:20 am

    1) aiar shai (at) gmail dot com
    2) SFF

  9. A.J. McCarthy says

    February 27, 2018 at 10:01 pm

    Hello Becca,

    My e-mail is aj.mccarthy@hotmail.com and the genre is suspense thriller.

    Thank you!!

  10. Jean A. Richardson says

    February 27, 2018 at 6:58 pm

    I’ll give it a whirl, Becca.
    My entry if chosen, will be: MG Contemporary Fiction.
    Thanks.

  11. Helen Shorrocks says

    February 27, 2018 at 6:06 pm

    Hi Becca,

    shorrocks_helen@hotmail.com

    YA Speculative Fiction.

    Many thanks.

  12. Annoushka Lyvers says

    February 27, 2018 at 5:09 pm

    AMLyvers(at)gmail(dot)com

    Science Fiction/Cyberpunk

  13. Anne M Casey says

    February 27, 2018 at 5:03 pm

    Hi Becca and Angela,

    Email is annecasey580@gmail.com

    Genre is literary fiction

    Thank you for your consideration.

  14. Barbara Parker says

    February 27, 2018 at 4:45 pm

    historical romance

  15. Carol Parchewsky says

    February 27, 2018 at 4:06 pm

    Hi Becca,

    Middle Grade, fantasy-adventure

  16. Kate says

    February 27, 2018 at 4:05 pm

    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!

  17. Mary Kate says

    February 27, 2018 at 3:59 pm

    Thanks Becca! I am writing a YA Mystery I’d love to hear your thoughts on!

  18. Susan Grillo says

    February 27, 2018 at 3:06 pm

    Thanks, Becca.

    enchantedgemstones@yahoo.com

    Romantic suspense

  19. Jarm Del Boccio says

    February 27, 2018 at 2:44 pm

    Historical fiction. And yes, thanks for the opportunity!

  20. Karen Sargent says

    February 27, 2018 at 1:52 pm

    Thanks, Becca! Inspirational women’s fiction — karen@karensargentbooks.com

  21. Lucy Mitchell says

    February 27, 2018 at 1:49 pm

    Hi there,

    My genre is romance and my email is blondeusk@outlook.com

    Thanks for this opportunity.

  22. Lisa Potocar says

    February 27, 2018 at 1:43 pm

    So appreciate the opportunity!

    YA Historical Fiction

    lisapotocar@gmail.com.

  23. Dlee says

    February 27, 2018 at 1:22 pm

    🙂

    dlee0614@yahoo.ca

    Historical Fantasy

  24. Amy Snyder says

    February 27, 2018 at 1:15 pm

    Hi! My WIP is Psychological Fiction.

    Thank you!

  25. Jackie Layton says

    February 27, 2018 at 1:06 pm

    Thanks for the opportunity.

    joyfuljelatgmaildotcom

    Inspirational mystery

  26. Kate says

    February 27, 2018 at 12:59 pm

    I’m working on historical fiction

  27. Dorothy says

    February 27, 2018 at 12:43 pm

    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.

  28. M Mittet says

    February 27, 2018 at 12:24 pm

    Thank you for offering!

    Writing Women’s Fiction

  29. Monique Greilich says

    February 27, 2018 at 11:45 am

    I am working on fiction. The book is about a condominium community with a bully protagonist . Thanks for this opportunity.

  30. Talia says

    February 27, 2018 at 11:42 am

    Yay, critiques!

    Email: Included 😉

    Genre: YA Fantasy

  31. Marlene M Bell says

    February 27, 2018 at 11:30 am

    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

  32. Sharon Allen says

    February 27, 2018 at 11:22 am

    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.

  33. Emily Cushing says

    February 27, 2018 at 11:19 am

    Thank you! Crossing my fingers I win.

    1. emcush(at)hotmail(dot)com

    2. MG Mystery

  34. Diane says

    February 27, 2018 at 11:16 am

    Good Morning!

    Diane@DianeDeMasi.com
    Genre: Suspense

  35. Cathy says

    February 27, 2018 at 11:05 am

    Hi, I’m seven chapters into a Southern Gothic novel.

  36. Gerald Hapeman says

    February 27, 2018 at 11:03 am

    Thank you Becca! Fingers crossed…

    anirishwrit@yahoo.com

    Low Fantasy

  37. Shelley O'Rourke says

    February 27, 2018 at 11:00 am

    Hi, Becca,
    Thanks for all you do to support writers. My genre is paranormal mystery.

    grizlibrarian@gmail.com

    Thanks again!

  38. Harry Wegley says

    February 27, 2018 at 10:45 am

    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

    • BECCA PUGLISI says

      February 27, 2018 at 10:49 am

      So glad you’re enjoying the blog!

  39. Mark Scott Piper says

    February 27, 2018 at 10:03 am

    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

    • BECCA PUGLISI says

      February 27, 2018 at 10:49 am

      Thanks for sticking with us, Mark 🙂

  40. Frances Rove says

    February 27, 2018 at 9:31 am

    Greetings!

    frove@me.com

    memoir

  41. Leticia Toraci says

    February 27, 2018 at 9:26 am

    I’m writing a series, fantasy with sci-fi elements.

  42. Debbie Erickson says

    February 27, 2018 at 9:06 am

    Hi, Becca, thank you!

    debbieerickson72@gmail.com

    Political/Mystery/Drama

  43. Tracey Steinbach says

    February 27, 2018 at 8:29 am

    Steinbachtracey145@gmail.com

    Young adult

    Thank you for the opportunity!

  44. Blaine D. Arden says

    February 27, 2018 at 7:30 am

    Count me in, please 🙂

    blaine@blainedarden.com
    Gay Romantic Sci-fi

    ps: single or double line spacing?

    • BECCA PUGLISI says

      February 27, 2018 at 8:40 am

      Hi, Blaine! It would be double spaced. If you win, I’ll send you all the details :).

  45. Natasha Hanova says

    February 27, 2018 at 7:23 am

    Thank you for all the time you dedicate to helping other writers. 1) nhanova411@gmail.com 2) SciFi Thriller

  46. Romana says

    February 27, 2018 at 6:58 am

    Hi, Becca,

    Thank you for the opportunity! My genre is romantic suspense.

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