On July 31st,
TIME OUT FOR MONSTERS! is making a monster appearance on bookstore and library shelves everywhere. Now that's something to celebrate!
So for all my writer friends out there I'm holding a
TIME OUT FOR MONSTERS! PICTURE BOOK PEEKMONDAY, AUGUST 6TH
Win a free critique of a selected picture book manuscript.
Here's how it works:
Sign up for a critique by entering your picture book WORKING TITLE in the comment section of my blog post at
http://jeanreidy.blogspot.com/2012/07/time-out-for-picture-books-picture-book.htmlanytime (midnight to midnight Mountain Time) on August 6th. Titles submitted before or after August 6th will not be considered.
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.
* 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 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
