The blog’s first giveaway has ended! Thank you everyone who entered – there was a great turnout and I’m excited for more giveaways in the future!
I’m gonna keep this short and sweet, because 1) It’s Deadline Month and 2) We all know why you’re really here.
The Prizes Were…
1 Month of Writing Mentorship:
I’ll reach out to you via email and get to know a bit about your writing project and your goals for the month we’ll be working together. From there, my job is to hold you accountable to your targets with regular check-ins, help guide you through any hitches (whether you’re unsure of a plot move or unsure how to avoid “infodumping”), and give you a short critique. Basically I’m there to be your sounding board and give you some quality writing companionship!
Story Consultations + 10 Page Critique:
Story consultations will be 30 minute Skype calls between you, me, and (schedules allowing) my super-qualified partner in writing crime, Annie. During this session, you can talk about whatever you want, from publishing advice to plot to genre or writing tone… Whatever! We’ll give you feedback based off our expertise (both of us have our master’s in writing subjects and are signed with agents) and help you on your way. We’re also happy to give you a 10 page critique (before or after the call – your choice!).
(Note: If Skype doesn’t work for you for some reason, we can talk alternate ways to do this.)
Other Critiques:
Pretty straightforward. You’ll get detailed feedback from me on your excerpt of choice, with comments throughout your submission and then an overall analysis at the end. I always try to recommend solutions for any problem I pick up, so that you’ll be equipped and encouraged to move forward.
4 Short Critiques (Pitches/Blurbs, First Page, Synopsis or Query)
This can be any combination of the above list, but I do ask you keep the entire submission to less than five pages (double spaced). If you only submit one or two pages, I’d be happy to go over it with you through two or three drafts!
Sketches by Laura Hollingsworth:
Laura Hollingsworth, my crazy talented sister, will draw the character of your choice in a sketchy style. (You can check out her commission guidelines here if you want more info.)
The Winners Are…
1 Month Writing Mentorship: @JessWGoodwin
Story Consultations + 10 Page Critique: Charis E.
Story Consultations + 10 Page Critique: @G_Grivee
Story Consultations + 10 Page Critique: @cyannebliss
Story Consultations + 10 Page Critique: @OpalChetah
Critiques (15 pages) + Character Sketch: Gabrielle H.
Critiques (15 pages) + Character Sketch: Anne
First Chapter Critique: Rachel
First Chapter Critique: @extinctath0n
First Chapter Critique: Hannah
Short Critiques: Anastasia B.
Short Critiques: Jane
Short Critiques: @sorcaron
Short Critiques: @writetoexpress
CONGRATS, EVERYONE!
To Claim Your Prize…
I’ll be emailing ya’ll today and tomorrow to establish contact. I ask that you respond to me via email (even to just say, “Yes, I want this!”) within 48 hours – otherwise I’ll do another random drawing to give the prize to another contestant. For those of you with sketches, I’ll include instructions about contacting the artist, Laura.
Once again, thanks for entering! You guys are the best!
