Some of you may know the amazing Sharon Mayhew, our BLOM (blog Mom), friend, writer, and editor. She just started her own editing business and is giving away a free critique!Sharon has critiqued my work and helped me enormously. When I struggled with the opening chapters of my novel (and we all know how important opening pages are) she gave me great advice that helped me re-look at it. This advice helped me land a lot of full requests from agents, and eventually, an offer of representation from an agent.
She has a great eye, is knowledgeable about the industry, and has sat on both sides of the slush pile. She's always so thoughtful, smart and kind with her feedback. If you're looking for an editor, I highly recommend working with her.
More about Sharon's decision to start editing can be found here.
More about her services can be found here.
To win a free critique, please comment on this post by November 24th.
The winner will receive the choice of the first 250 words of a picture book critique/line edits, the first seven pages of a novel critique/line edits or a query critique/line edits.
it would be nice to have a real editor look at my work but I feel kind of embarass to even ask seeing how I'm still uncertain of my my work, but I wouldn't mind this since it's free. count me in.
ReplyDeletethanks for the contest, have a great day.
Wow! I could really use a critique of my MG novel's opening pages since I'm not getting the responses I'd hoped for from querying. Nice of Sharon to give away a free critique.
ReplyDeleteSo happy to see Sharon here. Such a small world--how so many of us writers know one another. Sharon's been a wonderful critique partner over the years.
ReplyDeleteRewriting my mystery, Karaoke Girls. Always grateful for a fresh pair of eyes!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sharon! I'm starting out and feeling pretty good about my opening pages but would love a trained eye to see them. Thanks for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great contest, and perfect timing. I am wrapping up my YA novel and would love someone to look at the opening pages.Thanks for this opportunity.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing my news, Melissa! I can't wait to see who is your winner. For more chances to win, your readers can pop over to my blog and enter there too.
ReplyDeleteSharon I'm do glad to see your new venture taking off!
ReplyDeleteKimberly Cowger
Wow, big venture! Good luck, Sharon! :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck for your new venture.
ReplyDeleteCount me in the contest!
This is amazing! Thank you for doing the contest :)
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