Category Archives: Middle Grade

NEW! Critique #3 from Agent Jennifer Laughran, Andrea Brown Literary Agency

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Cynthea

The Prize: One critique of the first five-pages of your double-spaced manuscript for a middle grade or young adult novel. Please note: Jennifer will request to see the first 20 pages of your manuscript to see if the story engages … Continue reading →

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NEW! Critique #4 from Agent Jennifer Rofe, Andrea Brown Literary Agency

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Cynthea

Having once been a teacher, I’ve seen first-hand the positive impact reading has on teens. Books rule! The Prize: One critique of a fiction picture book (1000 words max, double-spaced) or the first five pages of your fiction middle grade … Continue reading →

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NEW! Critique #4 from Agent Jill Corcoran, Herman Agency

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Cynthea

Books lift up the mind, and the soul. Every child deserves free access to a variety of books, to a world beyond their own. The Prize: One critique of the first five double-spaced pages of your fiction middle grade or … Continue reading →

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NEW! Critique #2 from Editorial Director Andrew Karre, Carolrhoda Books, Lerner

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Cynthea

The Prize: One critique of the first five double-spaced pages of your fiction middle grade and young adult novel. The Darer: Andrew Karre is the editorial director of Carolrhoda Books, an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group. Carolrhoda has published fiction … Continue reading →

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NEW! Submission Package Critique #2 from Freelance Editor Stacy Whitman

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Cynthea

The Prize: One critique of the first three chapters of reasonable length AND a query letter for your picture book, middle grade, or YA novel. The Darer: Stacy Whitman specializes in fantasy and science fiction for children and young adults, … Continue reading →

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NEW! Full Manuscript Critique from Author Phoebe Kitanidis (Contemp Paranormal)

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Cynthea

The Prize: One full manuscript critique of your fiction middle grade (244 pages, double-spaced max) or young adult novel (double-spaced, up to 100,000 words – DANG!). The Darer:  Prior to becoming a full-time fiction writer, Phoebe Kitanidis was a Contributing … Continue reading →

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NEW! Critique Package from Author Kathryn Fitzmaurice (Contemp Realistic)

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Cynthea

I care because my own twelve year old son attends a Title I school and I am aware of the many needs a school like this has. The Prize:  One critique of the first fifteen pages of your double-spaced fiction middle … Continue reading →

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NEW! Full manuscript critique from Author Jennifer Cervantes (Fantasy)

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Cynthea

Plain and simple: I love kids and as an advocate of education in my own community I have seen the power of education. Elie Wiesel said: “Words can sometimes, in moments of grace, attain the quality of deeds.” The gift … Continue reading →

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NEW! Chapter Critique from Author Angie Frazier (Historical)

Posted on June 25, 2009 by Cynthea

The Prize: First chapter critique of the first ten double-spaced pages of your fiction middle grade or young adult novel (2500 words max). The Darer: Angie’s debut historical fiction YA novel, EVERLASTING (Scholastic Press, June 2010), is the result of … Continue reading →

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NEW! MG Series Proposal Critique from Author Anne Mazer, Amazing Days of Abby Hayes (Contemp)

Posted on June 25, 2009 by Cynthea

The Prize: One critique of your middle grade series proposal. Wow! That includes a sample chapter, an outline, and your pitch letter. The Darer: Anne Mazer grew up in a family of writers in upstate New York. Intending to be … Continue reading →

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