Paid Critiques

Need more help and encouragement on a manuscript?

In addition to the free 15-minute appointments you receive, you may want to take advantage of this opportunity to have your work reviewed prior to the conference by a seasoned professional who can quickly spot problems you might never see. Prior to the conference your manuscript will be mailed to the  professional(s) of your choice in preparation for a 30-minute private consultation at the conference. 

There is an additional charge of $30 for each critique. If you have already registered, it may be sent with your manuscript.

Manuscripts must be postmarked no later than July 18 and sent to: GPCWC Paid Critiques, 316 Blanchard Road, Drexel Hill, PA 19026. Please follow the length parameters as noted below. If you are requesting a paid critique with Carmen Leal, you will need to submit your manuscript via e-mail to mbagnull@aol.com as a Word doc or RTF.

Paid critiques fill up quickly. Do not delay! If you've already registered, you may email mbagnull@aol.com to request one or more paid critiques.
 

2008 Critiquers
 

Please note: If you're requesting a paid critique with Carmen Leal, please send your manuscript via email as a Word doc.

FICTION - Synopsis, first chapter or portion (total 12 pages, double spaced)

Action/Adventure - Bonnie Calhoun, Susan May Warren

Chick-Lit - Susan May Warren

Contemporary -  Mary DeMuth (full), Maurice M. Gray Jr., Joyce Moccero, Lisa Samson, Susan May Warren, Jeanette Windle

Fantasy - Pam Halter, Joyce Moccero

Literary - Mary DeMuth (full), Jennifer Peterson, Lisa Samson

Mainstream - Mark Littleton

Mystery - Brandt Dodson, Wanda Dyson, Maurice M. Gray Jr., Mark Littleton

Post modern/Literary - Jennifer Peterson

Romance - Jennifer Peterson (contemporary and historical), Susan May Warren

Romantic Suspense - Wanda Dyson, Maurice M. Gray, Jr., Susan May Warren

Speculative Fiction - Kathryn Mackel

Supernatural Thrillers - Bonnie Calhoun, Wanda Dyson, Mark Littleton, Kathryn Mackel

Suspense - Bonnie Calhoun, Brandt Dodson, Wanda Dyson, Mark Littleton, Kathryn Mackel, Jeanette Windle

Women's -  Mary DeMuth (full), Jennifer Peterson, Lisa Samson, Susan May Warren, Jeanette Windle

Young Adult, Tween, & Teen -  Jonathan Friesen, Mark Littleton, Kathryn Mackel, Jeanette Windle
 

NONFICTION

Articles - Lisa Crayton, Diane Cook, Henry Gariepy, Carmen Leal, Jeanette Littleton, Yvonne Ortega, Jim Watkins, Karen Whiting, Wendy Wood. (One or two articles with a total word length of Limit 1,500 words.)
    For Teens - Jeanette Littleton, Jim Watkins, Wendy Wood.

Books -  Mary DeMuth (full), Jeff Edmondson, Rebecca English, David Fessenden, Henry Gariepy, Carmen Leal, Jeanette Littleton, Mark Littleton, Mary Tatem, Jim Watkins, Jeanette Windle, Karen Whiting, Wendy Wood. (Proposal and portion of first chapter - total of 12 pages of whatever you most feel you need help with.)
    For Teens - Jeff Edmondson, Mark Littleton, Jim Watkins.

Devotionals - Lisa Crayton, Henry Gariepy, Carmen Leal, Jeanette Littleton, Yvonne Ortega, Mary Tatem. (One to four devotionals for a total word count of 1,200.)

Personal Experience Stories - Lisa Crayton, Carmen Leal, Jeanette Littleton, Yvonne Ortega, Mary Tatem, Karen Whiting. (Limit 1,500 words.)

CHILDREN

Articles, Devotionals, or Short Stories - Pam Halter, Tim Shoemaker, Carol Wedeven, Karen Whiting.  (Limit 1,200 words.)

Nonfiction Books - Diane Cook, Pam Halter, Mark Littleton, Karen Whiting.  (Limit 1,500 words.)

Novels - Pam Halter, Jonathan Friesen, Mark Littleton, Kathy Mackel, Tim Shoemaker. (Synopsis, first chapter or portion - total 12 pages.)

Picture Books - Pam Halter, Mark Littleton, Carol Wedeven, Karen Whiting, Wendy Wood. (Limit 900 words.)

OTHER

Humor - Jim Watkins. (Maximum 1,500 words.)

Plays, Puppet Scripts, or Dramas - Diane Cook, Karen Whiting. (Maximum 2,000 words.)

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. - Jan Coates,  Diane Cook, Carmen Leal, Pam Perry.

Screenplays - Kathryn Mackel.  (Limit 25 pages.)

Sketches, Skits - Diane Cook. (Up to 10 pages, the equivalent of a 10-minute sketch.)