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NEW! PB Critique from Author Margaret O’Hair

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Cynthea

The Prize: First five-pages double-spaced manuscript critique of any fiction picture book (1000 words max.) The Darer: Margaret O’Hair is the author of four rhyming picture books, so rhymers get on this one quick! She is the author of STAR BABY … Continue reading →

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NEW! Critique Package from Author Michelle Zink (Fantasy)

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Cynthea

The Prize: One critique of the first chapter of your double-spaced young adult manuscript (10 pages, 2500 words maximum) AND a critique of the matching query letter. Hello! The Darer:  Michelle Zink lives in New York and has always been … Continue reading →

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NEW! First Three Chapters Critique from Author Jen Nadol (Contemp Fantasy)

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Cynthea

The Prize: One critique of the first three chapters of your young adult novel (30 pages maximum, double-spaced). Line edits for first chapter and directional suggestions for the rest. WOWZERS! The Darer: Jen Nadol grew up in Reading, PA, hometown … Continue reading →

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NEW! Critique Package from Author Malindo Lo (Fantasy)

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Cynthea

The Prize: One critique of  the first chapter of your young adult novel (10 pages max, double-spaced), your synopsis (2 pages, single-spaced max), AND your query letter (one page max).  *The author would like to note that due to her … Continue reading →

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NEW! Critique Package from Author Neesha Meminger (Contemp Realistic)

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Cynthea

The Prize: One critique of the first chapter of your young adult novel manuscript (ten double-spaced pages max) and the matching query letter. Huzzah! The Darer:  Neesha Meminger was born in India, grew up in Canada, and now lives in … Continue reading →

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NEW! Critique from Author Anna Jarzab (Contemp Crime)

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Cynthea

The Prize: One full manuscript critique of your ficition young adult novel (244 pages maximum, double-spaced.) Say, what?! The Darer: Anna Jarzab grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and San Francisco, and now lives in New York City where … Continue reading →

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NEW! Soap, soap, soap Prize Pack from Author/Illustrator Elizabeth O. Dulemba

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Cynthea

The Prize: Soap, soap, soap! prize pack includes … One hardcover edition of either the bilingual or all-English edition of the book when it is released this Fall signed by the creator, illustrator and author Elizabeth O. Dulemba One limited … Continue reading →

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NEW! Critique Package from Author Margie Gelbwasser (Contemp Realistic)

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Cynthea

The Prize: One critique of the first chapter of your young adult  fiction manuscript (10 pages max, double-spaced) AND a critique of the matching query letter! WOW! The Darer: Margie Gelbwasser is a freelance writer and novelist who has written … Continue reading →

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NEW! Three Chapter Critique from Author Kirstin Cronn-Mills (Contemp Realistic)

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Cynthea

The Prize: One critique of  the first three chapters of your fiction young adult novel (30 pages max.), which includes line edits for the  first chapter and directional suggestions for the rest. WOAH! The Darer: According to geographers, the American … Continue reading →

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NEW! Critique Package from Nonfiction Author Lisa Albert

Posted on June 25, 2009 by Cynthea

The Prize: One critique of the first ten pages of your double-spaced children’s NONFICTION book (up to 2500 words), an autographed copy of Stephenie Meyer: Author of the Twilight Saga, AND valuable marketing advice about how to pitch your nonfiction … Continue reading →

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