Category Archives: Critiquing/Mentoring

Auction #115b: A written critique from Ann Manheimer Description: The winner of this auction will receive a written critique of the first 15 pages of your young adult or middle grade work of fiction or non-fiction. I will need to … Continue reading →

Auction #112: YA fantasy or adult fantasy manuscript critique (first 50 pages) from Caitlin Kittredge Description: I will critique the first 50 pages of a manuscript in the following genres: YA fantasy/sci-fi, paranormal romance, horror or steampunk, or urban fantasy, … Continue reading →

Auction #108: Novel Synopsis Critique from Esther Hershenhorn Description: Winning this item entitles the writer to a personal (via the telephone) critique of a synopsis of a novel – middle grade or YA, up to 3 pages single-spaced, typed in … Continue reading →

Auction #100: Critique, partial middle-grade novel from Erin Murphy Description: Detailed critique of the first five chapters (up to 50 pages) of a middle-grade novel, and dialogue afterwards via email to answer the writer’s follow-up questions. Erin has a closed … Continue reading →

Auction #99: critique query letter/pitch from Marlene Perez Description: I’ll critique one query letter and synopsis via e-mail. I have the most experience in mid grades and ya. Estimated Value: $100 Auction Begins: Wednesday 4/6 @ 11:00AM EDT Auction Ends: … Continue reading →

Auction #91: Critique of 3-6 poems, each 20 lines or less from Sheri Doyle Description: I will offer critique of 3- 6 poems, each 20 lines or less . Feedback will include suggestions for line edits, detailed analysis of strengths … Continue reading →

Auction #84: Critique (20 pages) from Linda Oatman High Description: Linda Oatman High will critique 20 pages of fiction in any genre. Estimated Value: $50 Auction Begins: Monday 4/4 @ 12:00PM EDT Auction Ends: Thursday 4/7 @ 12:00PM EDT

Auction #82: Picture book manuscript and query critique from Heather Ayris Burnell Description: Picture book manuscript and query assessment. This will be a line by line critique as well as an assesment of the overall story. Query/cover letter should be … Continue reading →

Auction #80: Picture book manuscript critique from April Jones Prince Description: I will critique your picture book manuscript, providing written editorial comments and suggestions, and, where appropriate, a line edit. Estimated Value: $80 Auction Begins: Friday 4/1 @ 4:00PM EDT … Continue reading →

Auction #77: 1hr picture book text or art critique from Mira Reisberg Description: Receive a one-hour picture book story or idea consultation with next steps critique from Dr. Mira Reisberg via Skype (contact her and she’ll teach you the basics … Continue reading →

Auction #75: Manuscript critique from Liz Waniewski Description: A detailed critique of the following (please choose one): -One full picture book manuscript -First three chapters of a middle grade novel -First three chapters of a YA novel Estimated Value: $35 … Continue reading →

Auction #71: Critique of picture book manuscript plus a cover letter from Laura Atkins Description: I will offer a full critique of a picture book manuscript plus a cover letter. Feedback will come in the form of comments and tracked … Continue reading →

Auction #67: Critique-50 pages from Editor Kat O’Shea Description: Critique of the first 50 pages of any YA or MG manuscript Estimated Value: $250 times 3 winners Auction Begins: Thursday 3/31 @ 11:00AM EDT Auction Ends: Tuesday 4/5 @ 11:00AM … Continue reading →

Auction #58: 50-page MG or YA manuscript critique from Ammi-Joan Paquette Description: A detailed critique of up to the first 50 pages of your children’s or YA manuscript, delivered via email Estimated Value: $250 Auction Begins: Wednesday 3/30 @ 10:00AM … Continue reading →

Auction #57: picture book manuscript critique from Nancy Raines Day Description: I will critique your picture book manuscript of up to 1,000 words, returning your manuscript with suggested edits and a 2-3 page letter detailing its strengths and what could … Continue reading →

Auction #53: Self-Publishing Mentorship from Chris Eboch Description: Are you considering self-publishing your novel? Let a mentor help you through the process, from determining if your work is really ready for print, to understanding the details of proper layout and … Continue reading →

Auction #51: Partial Manuscript Critique from Lindsay Ribar Description: I will read and evaluate the opening chapters of one Middle Grade or Young Adult fiction manuscript (up to 10,000 words) within three weeks of submission. I will write a general … Continue reading →

Auction #50: Critique of one 20-page realistic fiction MG or YA manuscript from Karen Day Description: Winning bidder will send first 20 pages of MG or YA (realistic fiction) manuscript to me. I will read and critique, then provide written … Continue reading →

Auction #49: 2 Picture Book Critiques from Tara Lazar Description: Tara Lazar will critique two fiction picture books of 800 words or fewer. Preferably prose, but she will crit rhyming manuscripts, too. The critiques do not have to be submitted … Continue reading →

Auction #47: 20 page critique from Lynda Mullaly Hunt Description: I will critique the first 20 pages of your mid-grade or YA novel. My strong suits would be to help you hone a reader-grabbing beginning, develop your character(s), and heighten … Continue reading →

Auction #39: Critique of first 15 pages of YA or MG manuscript from Erin Dionne Description: Erin will read and thoroughly review the first 15 pages of a middle grade or YA manuscript, offering comments and feedback on the story’s … Continue reading →

Auction #34c: 15-page critique from Danielle Joseph Description: Highest bidder gets 15-page critique that can be PB, MG or YA. Estimated Value: $50 Auction Begins: Friday 3/25 @ 10:40AM EDT Auction Ends: Wednesday 3/30 @ 10:40AM EDT

Auction #29: Critique of up to 20 pages of YA or MG novel from Deborah Davis Description: Top three bidders will receive an encouraging critique of up to 20 pages of middle grade or young adult novel includes comments on … Continue reading →

Auction #21: Critique of picture book ms. no longer than ten pages. from Sarah Lamstein Description: I will critique your ten page or under picture book ms,. commenting on positives and negatives as regards focus, plotting, appeal, and writing style. … Continue reading →

Auction #15: Poetry Critique from Kelly Fineman Description: For the top two highest bidders, I will be happy to offer a critique of 1-3 poems (total of no more than 75 lines). Free verse or metered verse are fine, as … Continue reading →

Auction #11: One full-length novel critique or three picture book critiques. from Sarah Tuttle Description: If you win this item, I will read your novel or picture books and provide in-text comments, a letter pointing out the strengths and weaknesses … Continue reading →

Auction #8a: Critique from Mike Mullin Description: I’ll critique any piece of writing up to 10 pages–query letter, short story, first pages, or whatever. Estimated Value: $30 Auction Begins: Monday 3/21 @ 4:00PM EDT Auction Ends: Thursday 3/24 @ 4:00PM … Continue reading →

Auction #7b: Picture book manuscript critique from Marlo Garnsworthy Description: One picture book editing and critique (includes developmental editing, copyediting, and full critique) OR Copyediting up to 15,000 words Estimated Value: $300 Auction Begins: Monday 3/21 @ 3:30PM EDT Auction … Continue reading →

Auction #5: Query Letter Critique from Karen Sandler Description: For the top two bidders I will provide up to three rounds of critique on a query letter for fiction. Estimated Value: Two winners at $50 each Reserve Bid: $40 Auction … Continue reading →