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| My goal is to give a detailed, organized review that highlights the positive characteristics of the work, while also touching on any areas that might benefit from some editing. All of my reviews are, of course, just suggestions and meant to be helpful to the author. I am always available via WDC email if more input is needed on any aspect of the review. |
I will be open and honest about my reviews. I will not be rude, or disrespectful. It doesn't matter if you have a degree or not, or if you have been writing for 1 year or 100 years, my reviews are completely based on the way your piece made me feel as well as how much I enjoyed reading it.
I am in no way a professional, but reading and writing are my biggest passions and I have been reading for about 20 years ( Dr. Suess still counts as reading!) so I think that makes me an unprofessionally, professional reader right?  Ha!
I cannot wait to see what you all have in store for me. So come on, show me what you got!! |
| I'm a very detailed fiction reviewer. I'll offer first impressions, plot analysis, voice and pacing commentary, editorial corrections for shorter pieces with few errors, and favorite parts. I often have a high minimum GP offer to consider requests, varying depending on how busy I am. |
| The purpose of my reviews is to give honest, unbiased feedback in hopes that you can take something away from it that will improve your writing. As such, they will be brutally honest, but I'm just as honest and forth giving with positive feedback and praise! I don't sugarcoat, but I'm not unkind. However, if you're here to have someone tell you that it's great and nice without giving you any actual criticisms, this isn't where you want to be. Constructive Criticism is the name of the game! Note: I don't just review, I will edit and/or provide suggestions as well upon request (or if you don't specify that you don't want edits). |
| Disclaimer: I am not good at remembering to do requested reviews. Often I have busy things going on with work and my own novels, so sorry if I decline or don't remember to do a review in the short time given. Just a warning.
When I review: Long. Depending on the type of story and reason for review I tend to get anywhere from 4,000 characters to on the rare occasion over 10,000.
I will make overall comments, technical points and even offer sources when necessary but a lot is dependent on what I'm reviewing. I can even do a full edit but that's take a lot of niceness and time. |
| I'm straightforward and honest. I check specifically for cadence, flow, rhythm and continuity. |
| Im happy to review most things, if it holds my interest though I will be less sloppy and more engaged. |
| Looking for feedback on your writing? The type that points out which individual sentence is spectacular, or which needs more polish?
You can count me on then! I adore immersing myself in others' works. Literature has been my North Star for a long time. I've learned literature analysis at school (partially) so I have some basic ground coverage! For my reviews, I often focus on the general gist and the big idea first, then, I'll trim down to single sentences, identifying which is strong and which needs improvement. I'll also offer some helpful vocabulary and grammatical feedback if you want, as well as rewriting the sentence in my own voice to help you grasp the bigger picture!
If all of the above interest you, then don't be afraid to send me a request! I may be a bit shy, but I promise I mean no bite. Maybe -w- |
| I like to say how I relate to an item. Spelling and grammar are less important. |
| I am meticulous about trying to give some useful pointers as feedback, if not about writing, at least about what I felt when I read the piece.
I will not do line-by-line edits but will give examples of the typos or errors, if seen at all.
I prefer not to read explicit details or abusive language although I will review anything asked, personal preference disregarded.
My own forte is for writing short stories, observational humour. But if I review what is outside my capacity or comfort zone, I research the norms before commenting.
I do not intend to hurt or denigrate, for I respect writing too much to do so. Nor do I feel I review except as fellow word-lover and writing-student.
If I forget a commitment, feel free to knock on my door to remind me! |
| 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. |
| I look at the title, premise, overall structure first. Then I see how it makes me feel. After that, I might comment on little errors which are easily fixed. |
| 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. |
| I'm honest when I review thing I'll say what's on my mind but at the same time I try to stay positive and will always tell you what you did right but this means in no way am I a professional reviewer so take my reviews with a grin of salt please |
| I will say what I liked about your piece and if I have any suggestions for improvement. My reviews are usually short, sweet and to the point. I prefer to review short stories but will look at poetry if asked to. |
| As a reviewer of your work, I will first look for identification in what you are presenting. When a reader can truly identify with the writer, emotion sets in and the story becomes a part of the reader as well as the writer. |
| In depth, detailed, and supportive. |
| 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. |
| 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... |
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