HO! HO! HO! Holiday Picture Book Peek WeekIt begins December 14th, and I’ve changed up the format a bit. Here’s how it will work:
Sign up for a critique by entering your PB WORKING TITLE in the comment section of this blog post anytime (midnight to midnight Mountain Time) on December 14th. Titles submitted before or after December 14th will not be considered.
I’ll throw all titles into a hat and pick 1 for critique. Please note, I’m only picking one so as not to dilute the auction value of my critique offered at the Bridget Zinn Auction. To up your chances of winning a critique, why not check out the auction too.
Keep in mind:
* Manuscripts must be 1000 words or less.
* I accept only fiction.
* Level of detail in the critique will vary based on my impression of the caliber of the writing.
* Please understand that I’m not an editor and will not be providing line-editing of your work. My critique will be comprised of suggestions for improving your manuscript. So please send me your most polished piece.
* The critique winner must e-mail me his/her manuscript as a Word attachment upon announcement of the winner. Manuscripts will be kept completely private. When I receive the manuscript, I’ll let the author know when they can expect my critique.
* As with any art form, likes and dislikes are entirely subjective. Please understand that my critiques are only one reader’s/writer’s opinion. It’s always wise to seek feedback from a few different readers. If my ideas resonate with you, they’re yours to use. If you disagree, I encourage you to compare my comments with those of other readers. But in the end, it’s your book. Stay true to your vision.
I look forward to reading your work.
Jean
P.S. For little “fashionistas” everywhere- TOO PURPLEY! – Preorder it now!
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Remember, titles can't be posted until 12/14.
Can you enter more than once?
Only once per peek week.
Cha Cha Chicken<br /><br />Cindy Breedlove<br /><br />I hope I did this right and I'm entered!
Thank you so much for doing this!!<br /><br />My picture book working title is: ASK THE HIPPOS<br /><br />Thanks again,<br />missy t from the Blueboard
The name of my picture book is: Popsicle Pete: The Frozen Penguin.<br /><br />Thanks for doing this!<br />Jennifer S.
Monster Trouble<br />~Denise Schurr
Phil's Forecast<br />Karen Akins
FIONA FLAMINGO<br />Kristin Gray
I'd also like to add my thanks!<br /><br />Title: WHEN PIGS FLY<br /><br />Rebecca C.
The Fairest of the Mall<br /><br />Thanks for doing this, Jean!<br />Sheri Dillard
Charlotte's Magic Glasses<br /><br />-Louise Fury
Winifred Wexler's Marvelous Mess<br />Elizabeth Coburn
Since I was lucky enough to be drawn for a critique last time, I'm going to sit this one out. So I'll just say thanks again for the fabulous crit!<br /><br />Andy<br />anlyledo
Thanks, Andy. I'm so glad it was helpful.
Hi. Sorry if this gets posted twice. I tried posting and it didn't go through. Thanks again.<br /><br />"Ele-fantastic!"
Picture book writers. I'll be away from my desk for a while. But continue to send me your titles. I'll post them as soon as I return.
Thanks for doing this! Not sure how to use my Google ID, but my name is Bernell Spicer. <br /><br />My title: "Barry Gets a Belly Rub"
Klompen Parade<br /><br />Thanks, Jean!
Dragon Burps<br />-Becky Levine
Yay!<br />Title: Sleeping Tia<br />Larissa Hardesty 🙂
The King's Garden<br /><br />by Kerry Haack<br /><br />Thanks!
Thank you, Jean, for doing this again! You're wonderful.<br /><br />My title is: All Those Books!<br /><br />Happy day to you, <br />Ev
Thanks Jean, and happy holidays!<br /><br />Title: The Night Before Christmas on Floor Number Four<br /><br />-Traci
Thank you, Jean. <br /><br />Working title: Master Chefs<br /><br />~Della
Thanks Jean! <br /><br />"Asilia and the Beautiful Bees"<br /><br />~Jessica
If I am posting this twice please forgive me. My title is Mitchell, the No Manners Monster.<br /><br />Thanks for giving me this opportunity to win a critique.<br /><br />Hope your holiday season is a good one.<br /><br />Peg Finley/peg366
It's Just Me, Harry
Oh my goodness – so many cute titles. I'm happy to see that because you never know who might be lurking around this blog and curious about your story based on your catchy title. <br /><br />But alas, I can only pick one winner. I do hope that those of you who aren't picked this time will enter again. I'd love to read your PBs.<br /><br />And the winner is …<br /><br />BARRY GETS A
Congratulations, Bernell!!
I can't believe it! I am over the moon! This is so excited I think I will pop. Or mix my metaphors or something! I will await your review with excitement and a bit of trepidation (I've only shared this with my in-person critique group of two.) Thank you so much!
YIPPEE, Bernell. I'm anxious to have a look.
I am so excited I can't even spell exciting right!
Congrats, Bernell!<br /><br />Barry Gets a Belly Rub — Bernell gets a Reidy Sub! :)<br /><br />- Sheri D.
Ha ha, Sheri. I hope your PB was a rhymer!!