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The Writing.Com members below are accepting review requests and ready to review your item! Peruse the list, check out members' review styles and request a review from anyone who seems like a good fit for your item.
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LightinMind Author Icon
(minimum 2,000 GPs)
I try to be honest and positive. My Christian faith is an important background factor. I hate rating low but have a system that determines how I grade.
 
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K5Rakitan Author Icon
(minimum 2,500 GPs)
I'm the lead editor for a small independent press, but I am on maternity leave for the next several years and thus not accepting submissions. I'll tell you my professional opinion on first chapters or short pieces and whether I would have accepted it or rejected it if I was looking for work. I've dealt most with controversial speculative fiction, and I'm most interested in polyamory a.k.a consensual non-monogamy.
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Beholden Author Icon
(minimum 1,000 GPs)
I have a review template that is only used for in depth reviews, usually those that are specifically requested. These will be as comprehensive as I can manage, including everything I have noticed in reading the piece. Most of my reviews, however, are more in the nature of reactions to the piece with brief notes on things I find particularly good and suggestions on dealing with any obvious flaws in the writing.
aprildawn's Portfolio!
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jabberwocky Author Icon
(minimum 2,000 GPs)
Honest and critical reviews offered. I look at all components of story-telling: setting, dialogue, characterization, conflict and resolution. I will not generally do a line-by-line edit, though I will point out minor errors. If a piece needs a complete rewrite for grammar and spelling I will tell you so. I do not sugar-coat. I try to be insightful and will offer honest suggestions where I think are necessary.
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KnightScribe Author Icon
(minimum 1,000 GPs)
I focus on plot and characters. Stories I really get into I break down looking at grammar and spelling. I am honest to the core of my reviews and I like to extend as much grace as I can to new writers (cause we've all been there). As far as star ratings go:*Five stars means I think you can publish it.*Four and a half stars means I think just a few changes need to be made (mostly spelling and grammar).*Four stars mean there is something either in the plot, or characters, that aren't working.*Three and a half stars means it's above average for a WDC item, which means revise it once and then call me.*Three stars mean it's an average WDC item, which means revise it once, or twice, and then call me.*Two and a half stars means it's below average for a WDC item, which means something major to the story isn't working.*Two stars means most everything has gone wrong.*One and a half stars means that the only redeeming factor is the premise.*One star means WTF!
spidergirl's Portfolio!
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spidey Author Icon
(minimum 1,000 GPs)
I attempt a well-rounded review where I look at the item from a writer's and reader's perspective. I'll tell you what I liked and what I think could be strengthened. I like to think I'm a courteous and helpful reviewer.
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LorenIsOneOfMyNames Author Icon
(minimum 1,000 GPs)
I'm honest but constructive. I'll explain why I give the number of stars I give and what you could do to improve that. I do fix grammar as well as look at style, emotional triggers, characters, and other things like that. I'll get back to you with a full review in a couple of days or so after the request, depending on the length of the item.
dragonfish's Portfolio!
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Angelica Weatherby-Star on top Author Icon
(minimum 1,000 GPs)
I look for how well the story or poem flows and if there are things out of place. I also check for grammar and spelling errors.
rennur's Portfolio!
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Geoff Author Icon
(minimum 1,000 GPs)
I don't like using a template. I don't like correcting spelling. I don't like correcting grammar. I don't want to be your editor. I enjoy discussing what I have read. I am very happy to tell people what I have liked and what I have disliked. There is not a lot that I dislike.
leslieloo1's Portfolio!
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Leslie Loo Author Icon
(minimum 1,500 GPs)
I don't know what my style is, but I point out what sticks out at me.
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Seabreeze Author Icon
(minimum 1,000 GPs)
Not sure I have a style....I learn as much from you as you from me. I will point our typos, grammatical things if I see them. I love poetry and when it comes to stories, please nothing "dark"....not my thing.
jaejaeme's Portfolio!
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Just Jae Author Icon
(minimum 1,000 GPs)
I have experience looking for consistency. I fully believe in Keep It Simple & Succinct. *Smile*
supersonic's Portfolio!
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Supersonic-Hyper Writing Turbo Author Icon
(minimum 1,000 GPs)
I will write a detailed review of your item that goes into detail about the positives and negatives of your item. I color code each section so everything is easy to see once you view your review.
jotokai's Portfolio!
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Joto-Kai Author Icon
(minimum 1,000 GPs)
I like a review that makes me edit, even if it bothers me or offends me. So I look at your piece with, "What would I change to make this better and why?" And I write down most of what I think... the limit being how much you paid, more than how much you can handle! And of course there's no guarantee that my advice won't make it worse. Well, except the long list of bestseller credits-- oh, I haven't published them yet. But feel free to request a refund if I really like your piece. It's happened, sometimes I'm in too good of a mood and I think your work is perfect. If it was, you'd be submitting it for a royalty advance... praise is nice but it's like Chinese food, you need more in an hour. Whereas critique sticks to your ribs...
dragonline's Portfolio!
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dragonline (dragon online) Author Icon
(minimum 2,500 GPs)
I've spent hours upon hours upon hours editing my own work and others. I tend to review in that same mode with the goal of offering suggestions and possible improvements. I give positives/negatives and details.
coolzebra's Portfolio!
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Dreamsage Author Icon
(minimum 1,000 GPs)
When I review something, I look for grammar and it's content. I can say what you miss or what you need.
Registered Author
ZombeeLuv Author Icon
(minimum 1,000 GPs)
Please do not ask me to review your item if you do not want an honest response. I tend to be blunt, but if I can't say anything nice or don't understand your piece, I won't review it. I believe in the peanut butter sardine sandwich approach to critiquing work...something good, something bad, more good.
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Quenntis Ashby Author Icon
(minimum 1,000 GPs)
I am a slushpile reader for a Science Fiction and Fantasy magazine. I have a lot of review and critique experience, and love to celebrate what works in a story. If I feel confused or unsure about parts of a story I am usually able to explain why I think it didn't quite work. If I am able to think of some ideas to explore which might help to improve or clarify things for the reader, I share them in a way that I feel is productive and helpful.
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BIG BAD WOLF is Merry Author Icon
(minimum 1,000 GPs)
I'll give a quick summary of your item. Afterwards, I'll talk about your characters, any Spelling or Grammar issues, and perhaps suggest some things, like adding the item to a Genre that it would fit into.
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edgework Author Icon
(minimum 1,000 GPs)
Unsentimental. I focus on the kinds of craft issues that will keep a writer from being taken seriously and prevent them from fully expressing their vision. For more information, see "Writing Hurts: Review ForumOpen in new Window.
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