
That’s something to celebrate!
So for all my writer friends out there I’m holding a
MONDAY, JULY 29TH
I’ll throw all the submitted titles into a hat and pick 1 for critique.
Keep in mind:
* Manuscripts must be 1000 words or less.
* I accept only fiction.
* 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 within 48 hours of the announcement . Manuscripts will be kept completely confidential. When I receive the manuscript, I’ll let the author know when to 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. Please stop by my Colorado Book Award Celebration for giveaways and other prizes and don’t forget to check out TIME OUT FOR MONSTERS! at your favorite bookstore or library.
Remember everyone, you can enter your titles on 7/29.
What a wonderful contest and generous prize! 🙂
"Someone Else Did It"
Hi Jean!<br /><br />Congratulations on the award!<br />Can I please be entered into your critique giveaway, my working title is 'One small step for a boy'.<br /><br />Good luck everyone!<br />
Congratulations on your award, Jean!<br /><br />My book's title is:<br />RAIN DANCE
Where's My Horse?
Thanks Jean! "Let's hope My Dreamland Zoo" gets the lucky draw! Congrats on the success! – Julie Ford
Congrats on the award. How fun!<br /><br />My title is:<br /><br />Moonlighting Max
Congratulations, Jean! My title is Marion Disappears. Thanks!
Congrats on your award! Exciting!!<br /><br />"Balloon Hog"
"Princess Shmincess… I'm Just Paisley"
"Cicely Centipede Can Count"
Congratulations, Jean! Thanks for offering this opportunity. My book's title is:<br /><br />SERAFINA'S NEW SCHOOL<br /><br />SARAH8778 (at) aol (dot) com<br />(ButterflyGirl at Verla's)
"Nobody's Dog"<br /><br />Congratulations on the Colorado Book Award!
ONLY PEARL. Thanks, Jean!
Thanks for the contest, Jean!<br /><br />MIRABELLE'S 100-BALLOON PARTY<br /><br />
Congratulations, Jean!<br /><br />My book is called WHEN WE GROW UP.
Jean, thank you for always being *so* generous with your time and talent!<br /><br />My working title is "Shark Takes the Stage."<br /><br />Cheers!
Wonderful post and opportunity.<br />My working title is "Lola Shapes the Sky."
Congratulations, Jean!<br /><br />My title:<br /><br />CORALENE PIG<br /><br />
Huge congrats, Jean!<br /><br />My book is called GOOSE OUT OF GAS.
Huge congratulations!!!<br /><br />My title is IN THE GUTTER.
Hi Jean <br /><br />Thanks so much for doing this!<br /><br />My title(the one I posted for a crit on verla kay for under schriscoe) is:<br /><br />How Do Racecars Say Goodnight?<br /><br />schriscoe at yahoo dot com
Congratulations on your award, Jean! And thanks for doing this drawing. My title is: Carter's Most Favoritest Parade Ever.
The Slobbery Kiss of Doom
Congratulations on your award!<br /><br />"Stu and Satch"
ESCAPE FROM LARUE!
Congrats again for winning the Colorado Book Award!<br /><br />Thanks so much for holding another giveaway. I'd love to enter my picture book, The Greatest Trick of All.
Thanks for taking time out to offer the prize of a critique. My picture book title: VICTOR'S COW.
Congrats!! Colorado has good taste in reading!<br /><br />ALIENS CAME IN MY ROOM<br /><br />
Congratulations, Jean! <br /><br />My picture book is "Pictures for Penny."<br /><br />Thanks!<br />Sue
Thank You Jean! <br />My Book's title is "DARE OR BEWARE"
I'd love to win this 🙂 <br />"The Fanciest Pirate"
Jean, congrats on your success!<br /><br />My story title is DAFFODILS FOR DAISY
This is great. Mine is Happily Ever Qwak.
"Cornelia Cobb Assigns A Job"
Congratulations on the award!<br />Norma Jean Tames the Basement Beast<br />Denise Schurr
Billy and Buzz<br /><br />Thanks, and congrats on the award, Jean!<br /><br />Julie
UMBRELLA. HUH?
Congratulations Jean!<br /><br />AGAIN, ADOLPHE is my working title.<br /><br />Thank you, and good luck everyone!
Congrats Jean!<br /><br />My working title: I'M MAD!<br />
Thank you for this great opportunity!<br /><br />The title of my manuscript is, THE FROG-KISSING PRINCE.<br /><br />Thanks again.<br /><br />Ashley
Congratulations on your book. My working title is "Little Martha Miller Wants a Pet."
Thanks Jean and congrats!<br /><br />The title of my manuscript is, CIRCUS BOY.<br /><br />
You never cease to amaze me with your generosity, Jean! What a gift to offer writers! Thank you! <br /><br />"Searching for Samuel"
Thanks, Jean!<br /><br />PB title = CAR & DRIVER
Congratulations on your award, Jean!<br />PB title: KC Rides Again!
Thank you so much for offering your expertise for this contest! And congrats on the recent award. <br /><br />The title of my manuscript is: HEART OF INK<br /><br />gracerouth at gmail dot com
Hi, Jean–my working title is "Squid-Eye Sally's Pirate Presents."
Hey all! I'm going to catch a few ZZZZZZs. But I'll be back bright and early to moderate and approve the comments that come in between now and midnight. Don't worry – comments come in with time stamps. So even though they may not post until morning, if they come in before midnight, they'll still be entered. <br /><br />Goodnight!
OOOOOOH WOW! So many entries. And hundreds of hits.I wonder if any of these fabulous titles will catch an editor's eye. <br /><br />In the meantime, on to the business of critiquing. Just to keep things fair and square, I use Random Number Generator to select the winner. And today that is …<br /><br />SHARK TAKES THE STAGE<br /><br />Congratulations!!!<br />Please send me your manuscript as
Yay! I won! I won! I had to read it three times to make sure. Thank you *so much*!!! Can't wait to send it your way soon…..