In addition to the free 15-minute appointments you
receive, you may want to take advantage of this opportunity to have a
your work reviewed prior to the conference by the seasoned professional(s) of your choice (see below) in preparation for a 30
minute appointment.
There is a charge of $35 for each critique,
payable when you register. Since a
limited number of consultations are available, we encourage you to
register early to reserve your space so you will not be disappointed.
Your manuscript needs to be
postmarked by April 22 and sent to CCWC Paid Critiques, 3605 West 94th
Avenue, Westminster, CO 80031-3156. Please include the transmittal form
you will receive as part of your acknowledgment packet
when you register.
Double space your manuscript leaving at least a 1"
margin for comments from your critiquer. Limit 12 pages unless otherwise
noted. Please do not exceed the requested page count.
My paid manuscript review gave me the most thorough
and helpful manuscript review
I've had to date.
Clement Hanson
2008
Consultants
Visit again for possible additions and
changes.
Please note: If you are requesting a critique
with Craig Bubeck
or Carmen Leal. you will need to submit your manuscript via e-mail as a
Word doc.
Articles
(one or two articles with a total word length of no more than 1,800 words
- check the length requirements of the market you are aiming for) -
Sue Cameron, Sandy
Cathcart,
Andrea Jewell, Sherri Langton, Carmen Leal, Jeanette Littleton, Margie Vawter, Jim Watkins,
Wendy Wood.
New!
- Julie Scudder,
editor, Victory in Grace
For Teens
(1,500 words) - Jeanette Littleton, Wendy Wood
Book Proposals - Proposal
letter, synopsis, first chapter or portion (limit 12 pages).
Fiction
-
Craig Bubeck, Mary Davis, Mary DeMuth
(full), Wanda
Dyson, Mark Littleton, Linda Evans Shepherd
Nonfiction
- Craig Bubeck,
Mary DeMuth (full),
Carmen Leal, Jeanette Littleton, Mark Littleton, Linda Evans
Shepherd, Jim Watkins (full), Wendy Wood.
New!
- Alice Crider
(full), editorial coordinator at Multnomah Books, is available to critique
women's non-fiction. (Same length parameters as above.)
Nonfiction for Teens
- Mark Littleton, Jim Watkins (full)
Children
(One
or two manuscripts with a total word count of no more than 1,500
words. Check the length requirements of the market you are aiming for)
New!
- Jesse Florea,
editor, Focus on the Family Clubhouse, is available to critique
children's manuscripts, magazine articles, short stories.
Articles, Devotionals, Short Stories -
Jeanette Littleton, Mark Littleton, Tim Shoemaker
Picture Books
- Mark Littleton, Wendy Wood
Novels
(synopsis and first chapter, limit 12 pages) -
Jonathan Friesen, Mark Littleton, Tim Shoemaker
Devotionals
(1-4 devotionals for a total word count of 1,200)
Sue Cameron, Sandy Cathcart, Sherri Langton, Carmen Leal, Jeanette
Littleton, Margie Vawter.
New!
- Julie Scudder,
editor, Victory in Grace
New!
- Gary Wilde, editor,
The Quiet Hour
Fiction (short) for teens
(maximum 2000 words) -
Sue Cameron, Jeanette Littleton
Novels
- Synopsis, first chapter or portion (limit 12 pages)
Contemporary & women's fiction -
Mary
DeMuth (full), Lissa Halls Johnson, Linda Evans Shepherd, Margie Vawter
Crime/mystery
- Wanda Dyson, David Pierce
Fantasy -
Jeff Gerke, Donita K. Paul
Historical
- Mary Davis
Literary
- Mary DeMuth (full), Lissa Halls Johnson
Mainstream
- Mark Littleton
Romance - Mary Davis,
Gail Gaymer Martin, Donita K. Paul
Romantic Suspense -
Wanda Dyson, Gail Gaymer Martin
Science Fiction
- Jeff Gerke
Speculative Fiction -
Jeff Gerke
Supernatural Thrillers
- Wanda Dyson, Jeff Gerke
Suspense &
Thrillers - Mary DeMuth
(full), Wanda Dyson,
Jeff Gerke, Mark Littleton
Technothrillers
- Jeff Gerke
Young adult, tween, and teen -
Jonathan Friesen, Lissa Halls Johnson, Donita K. Paul
Personal experience stories &
articles (1,500
words)
- Sue Cameron, Sherri Langton, Carmen Leal,
Jeanette Littleton, Margie Vawter
Photo Coaching - Sandy Cathcart.
Bring your portfolio or photo examples for critique and marketing
suggestions.
Publicity Campaigns -
Valuable feedback on your
brochure, news release, suggested interview questions, and one or two
more items that are a part of your PR campaign.
Novels
- Jeane Wynn
Nonfiction books -
Carmen Leal, Carol Wilde
Taped Interview &
Evaluation -
Seasoned radio personality and coach, Roy Hanschke, is offering a 30
minute taped interview (off air) along with his critique and
recommendations. You’ll learn how to write good questions, how to
maintain confidence during your interview, and how to effectively
communicate your message. Space is limited, so register now by checking
the box on the registration form and paying $25. Roy will provide a
guide on how to prepare.
Web sites
- Evaluation of your site. Send URL. -
Carmen Leal, Jim Watkins (full)
