Open Door Critiques [CLOSED]

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YOU RECEIVE: 

1. A read-through of your prologue (if applicable), plus chapter 1.

2. 3 comments per chapter, all aiming to bring insight, encouragement, and correction if needed.

3. A brief but thoughtful overview on the effectiveness of your first chapter(s) from a traditional publishing standpoint, with special regards to The Three W's (where, who, wrong) from the chapter 🚪 First Impressions. 

PAYMENT: 

1. Add the Open Door Critique to a public reading list and give it a quick shoutout.

2. Read the prologue and the first chapter of The Omen Girl.

3. At the end of chapter 1 of The Omen Girl, leave a comment with the #ODC stating why you would or would not continue reading the work. Give specific reasons (characterization, writing style, pacing, worldbuilding, personal preference, etc). A negative review will not affect your payment.

Once these things are done, in-line comment HERE with this form: 

BOOK TITLE by Author | Why you are getting a critique for your story.

Tags: (At least two!)

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YOU RECEIVE:

1. A read-through of your prologue (if applicable), plus chapters 1 - 2.

2. At least 1 intentional comment per chapter of either insightful or encouraging natures, all while raising awareness of possible pacing issues, plot holes, or character inconsistencies.

3. A deeper dive on the effectiveness of your Three W's from a traditional publishing standpoint from the chapter 🚪 First Impressions.

4. Tackling a concern or question after a thorough look at your work's strengths and weaknesses.

PAYMENT: 

1. Add the Open Door Critique to a public reading list and give it a quick shoutout.

2. Read the prologue and chapters 1 - 2 from The Omen Girl. General comments are not mandatory, but leaving some signals to me that you have indeed read the work.

3. At the end of chapter 2 of The Omen Girl, leave a comment with the #ODC stating why you believe the story would or would not find success in traditional publishing. Give specific reasons (characterization, writing style, pacing, worldbuilding, personal preference, etc). A negative review will not affect your payment.

Once these things are done, in-line comment HERE with this form: 

BOOK TITLE by Author | Why you are getting a critique for your story. 

1. List a concern or question about your work. Be specific. (How do I make my MC more relatable? Why does my viewership drop so sharply after so-and-so chapter? Is this scene conveying the emotions and tensions I wanted?)

Tags: (At least two!)

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YOU RECEIVE:

1. A read-through of your prologue (if applicable), plus chapters 1 - 3.

2. At least 1 intentional comment per chapter of either insightful or encouraging natures, all while raising awareness of possible pacing issues, plot holes, or character inconsistencies.

3. A deeper dive on the effectiveness of your Three W's from a traditional publishing standpoint from the chapter 🚪 First Impressions.

4. Tackling 3 main concerns and questions after a thorough look at your work's strengths and weaknesses.

5. The chance to win a mentorship.

PAYMENT:

1. Add the Open Door Critique to a public reading list.

2. Read the prologue and chapters 1 - 3 from The Omen Girl. General comments are not mandatory, but leaving some signals to me that you have indeed read the work.

3. Give The Omen Girl a shoutout on your message board, and on its dedication chapter, tag three (3) people you believe would enjoy the story. In that comment, let them know why you believe they would enjoy it. 

Once these things are done, in-line comment HERE with this form:

BOOK TITLE by Author | Why you are getting a critique for your story | State here if you have done the shoutout, or state your reasons for not doing so.

1. List your first concern or question about your work. Be specific. (How do I make my MC more relatable? Why does my viewership drop so sharply after so-and-so chapter? Is this scene conveying the emotions and tensions I wanted?)

2. List the second concern or question.

3. List the third and last.

Tags: (At least two!)