Free critique of a selected Picture Book manuscript!
Picture Book Peek Week #7 begins March 1st. Here’s how it works:
Sign up for a critique by entering your PICTURE BOOK WORKING TITLE in the comment section of this blog post anytime (midnight to midnight Mountain Time) on March 1st. Titles submitted before or after March 1st will not be considered. If you are posting as an “Anonymous” entrant, you must include your full name with the title.
I’ll throw all titles into a hat and pick 1 for critique.
Keep in mind:
* I accept only one title per author per Peek Week.
* 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 may e-mail me the manuscript as a Word attachment. Manuscripts are 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 critique is 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! – Order it now!
You're wonderful to do these, Jean! I'll be keeping my fingers crossed that I get chosen. Of course, since I was already blessed to have one of your critiques in one of your other offerings, maybe I shouldn't be so greedy. Do you have a rule against it? Against entering if you've already had a critique, that is. Not a rule against greed. From Ev (who tries not to be greedy,
Ha ha. Thanks Ev. It's perfectly fine. I welcome your entry.
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Hey PB writers. Remember you can't enter titles until 3/1. See you then!!
Dancing Matilda<br /><br />and thanks for doing this!
The Cat Who Couldn’t Climb a Tree<br />You can do this, but you can’t do that!<br />by Martha Lancaster<br />artbymartha5150@comcast.net
Up in the Attic<br /><br />Thanks!
SANDY AND THE SANDMAN<br />by Evelyn B. Christensen<br /><br />Thanks, Jean!!
Calling All Heroes
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THE LANGUAGE OF LADYBUGS<br /><br />Thanks, Jean!
ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY PURRFECT<br />by Erika David<br /><br />Jean, thanks so much for this generous opportunity.
Klompen Parade<br /><br />Thanks Jean!
Cows Versus Sheep
Brother Druthers
Popsicle Pete: The Frozen Penguin<br /><br />Thanks for the opportunity, Jean!
Silly Cake<br /><br />Thank you so much for the opportunity!
The Gingerbread Student<br /><br />Thanks for doing this, Jean!<br />~Tina
Coralene Pig<br />by Sheri Dillard<br /><br />Thanks, Jean! 🙂
Monster Face Pancakes<br />by Denise Schurr<br /><br />Thank you Jean!
Hi Jean,<br /><br />Mimi and the Locked Box!<br />by Barbara McRae<br /><br />Grateful for any assistance you can provide.<br />Smiles,<br />Barbara
Who Will Help Baby Sarah?<br />by Kirk Kraft
Pillow Hog<br />by Lori Alexander<br />lori_j_alexander@comcast.net<br /><br />Thanks Jean!
A SUPER-DEE DUPER-DEE DAY<br />By Rosa Leyva<br />rleyva49@live.com
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Hey Rosa. I know this wasn't clear in the rules (my bad and I'll fix that right now) but I only accept one title per author per Peek Week. Which title would you like me to keep?<br />Thanks for understanding.<br />Jean
Sleeping Tia<br />lchardesty at yahoo dot com
"Troll's Day Off" <br /><br />by Lori Ann Lehman
Thanks for doing this again!<br /><br />EMMA'S CHRISTMAS TREE FARM<br /><br />tracivanwagoner(at)me(dot).com
SHOES BESIDE THE DOOR<br /><br />by Lisa Hoffman Clark<br />lisa (at) lisahoffmanclark (dot) com
Hi Jean! I saw Too Purpley at B&N on Friday – SO COOL!!!<br /><br />My title: Snuggle Bug
My Title: Leprechaun Lucky<br /><br />Hi Jean, I am a new follower of your blog after a writing friend recommened it. What an incredible resource it is! Thank you so much!<br />~Laura Murray
Sheila's Soliloquy – Elizabeth Coburn
Thanks so much for doing this, Jean. <br /><br />WHO CAN CURE SNORING BEAUTY?
COCK-A-DOODLE-WON'T-DO!<br /><br />Thanks for the opportunity, Jean!<br /><br />Amy
Wow, Look at that Cow<br /><br />Thanks for the opportunity, Jean!<br /><br />andy
The Girl Who Sang To Flowers — Laurie Cutter<br /><br />Many thanks for this chance!
Asilia and the Beautiful Bees<br /><br />Thanks again for the chance at a critique!
Good luck, everyone. Jean's critiques are truly fantastic!
What a sweet thing to say, Kimberly Lynn. I'm just getting ready to pick the winner.
And the winner is …<br />THE GINGERBREAD STUDENT by Tina Cho.<br />Congratulations, Tina! Please e-mail me your manuscript as a Word attachment. <br /><br />I hope to see all of you again at the next Picture Book Peek!
Hi, Jean, I gave away TOO PURPLEY at a baby shower the other week. It was a hit! 😉
Oopsie! Sorry Jean. I'll make sure to send just one, next time. <br /><br />Thanks! <br /><br />Rosa
No problem, Rosa. It was my fault. I wasn't clear. So kept your first title and deleted your second for the random drawing. I hope you enter again next time.
Oh that makes me sooooo happy, Kristin. Thanks for letting me know.
Yoohoo, Tina. I'm waiting to hear from you.