Day 5, Item 2: 30-Page Group Critique

From the gals at Tangled Up In Words:

A group critique of the first 30 pages (or 3 chapters) of a manuscript. Winner will get critiques from at least 4 of the Tangled Girls as well as our resident published author, Jennifer L. Armentrout (at least 5 in all).

We are 5 girls who write and decided to blog about it together! Our members include: Christina Ferko, Danielle Bunner, Patricia Osei, Cindy Thomas, and Drea Chapman. Tangled is a place where we can talk about the writing journey, about different aspects of writing, and (our biggest goal) build a community of writers. We need each other and we can learn so much from each other. That is why we are here.

Our Resident Published Author is Jennifer L. Armentrout, author of YA & Adult books including, HALF-BLOOD 10/18/2011 (Spencer Hill Press) and OBSIDIAN 12/2011 (Entangled).

Learn more about Tangled Up In Words at the blog or follow them on Twitter.

This item will close on Sunday, September 18. Highest bid timestamped 10PM (EST) or earlier wins.

 

Day 4, Item 7: 10-Page Critique

From authors Miranda Kenneally and Robin Talley

Win a 10-page critique of a YA manuscript from both Miranda and Robin.

Robin Talley writes young adult fiction focusing on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender characters. She is represented by literary agent Jim McCarthy of Dystel & Goderich. You can reach her at her website, on her blog, or on Twitter.

Miranda Kenneally is the author of CATCHING JORDAN, a contemporary YA novel about football, femininity, and hot boys, coming in December 2011. Other books include PLAYING PARKER (fall 2012) and BAD, BAD THING (spring 2013). Miranda is the co-creator of Dear Teen Me. The Dear Teen Me Anthology will be published in late 2012. She enjoys reading and writing young adult literature, and loves Star Trek, music, sports, Mexican food, Twitter, coffee, and her husband. Learn more about her at her website, on Twitter or Facebook. Miranda is represented by Sara Megibow at Nelson Literary Agency. 

This item will close on Saturday, September 17, at 10:00PM EST.

Day 4, Item 3: 30-Page Critique

From the Sisters in Scribe

The Sisters in Scribe are offering to each critique the first 30 pages of the manuscript of the winning bidder. That’s three thorough crits for one manuscript! Since we all write YA, this prize is for YA and upper MG manuscripts only, in any genre. (Contemporary, sci-fi, paranormal, dystopian, fantasy—you name it!)

Sisters in Scribe is made up of YA writers (and crit parnters) Kristi Helvig, Valerie Kemp, and Lacey (L.J.) Boldyrev. They blog about all things writing. Learn more about the Sisters in Scribe on their blog.

This item will close on Saturday, September 17, at 10:00PM EST.

Day 3, Item 11: Critique and YA ARC Prize Pack

From the Apocalypsies

The Apocalypsies have offered a mega prize pack of critiques and YA ARCs:

• 15-page critiques from Jenny Torres Sanchez, Jay Kristoff, Kat Zhang, Debra Driza, Kimberly Sabatini, and McCormick Templeman
• 10-page + query critique from Nicole Maggi
• 1st chapter + query critique from Anne Greenwood Brown
• YA ARCs: SLIDE, donated by the author, Jill Hathaway, Boy 21 by Matthew Quick and How to Save a Life by Sara Zarr, donated by Tiffany Schmidt, and TEMPEST by Julie Cross, donated by Elizabeth Norris

The Apocalypsies is a group blog of 2012 debut authors who write for children and young adults. Learn more about the Apocalypsies on their blog and on Twitter.

This item will close on Friday, September 16th, at 10:00PM EST.  

Day 3, Item 10: Super Critique Pack

From YA writers Pam Harris, Marquita Hockaday, Alicia Gregoire, Holly Dodson, Erinn Manack, and Katherine Owens

6 YA writers and critique partners come together to give you a critique package that will make your manuscript submission-ready.  (NOTE: Manuscript must be YA and ready for critique by March 30, 2012.)

The package includes:

• 1 query critique: Pam Harris
• 1 synopsis critique (1-2 page limit): Holly Dodson
• 1 first pages critique (10-15 page limit): Marquita Hockaday
• 1 first 50 pages critique: Alicia Gregoire
• 1 full manuscript (up to 90K words) “in-depth” critique: Katharine Owens
• 1 full manuscript (up to 90K words) “big picture” critique: Erinn Manack

About the critiquers:

• Pam Harris is a school counselor by day and YA writer by night. She is a contributor to Paper Hangover and is represented by the lovely Sarah LaPolla at Curtis Brown, Ltd. You can learn more about her on her blog and on Twitter.
• Holly Dodson is Super Mom, YA writer, and eater of many Sweettarts. She is a contributor to Paper Hangover. You can learn more about her on her blog and on Twitter.
• Marquita Hockaday is 20-something, constantly reading or writing YA, throwing in time to teach history to our youth (saving them essentially) while stalking the finest literary agents and Hollywood actors. You can learn more about her on her blog and on Twitter.
• Alicia Gregoire writes edgy YA fiction while combating the machinations of her two cats.  You can learn more about her on her blog and on Twitter.
• Katharine Owens is a YA and MG writer, mom, professor, environmental nerd, amateur naturalist, and lover of all things bug. You can learn more about her on her blog and on Twitter. 
• Erinn Manack is a YA writer, middle school teacher, and a contributor to The Patch. She’s written five books but has beta read many more. You can learn more about her on her blog and on Twitter. 

This item will close on Friday, September 16th, at 10:00PM EST. 

Day 2, Item 7: A 30-page Group Critique

From writing group Operation Awesome:

Win a 30-page groupcritique from the six writers of Operation Awesome.

Operation Awesome is a group of authors in various stages of the publishing journey. On their blog, they share author interviews, book reviews, writing tips, book tours, and host a monthly Mystery Agent contest. Their goal is to strive for awesomeness... one word at a time.

Learn more about Operation Awesome at their blog and on Twitter.

This item will close on Thursday, September 15th, at 10:00PM EST.   

Day 1, Item 1: Query and 30-Page Critique

From the Read for Relief Organizers:

A critique of your query and first 30 pages from each of us! (We all write mainly YA or MG, so keep this in mind!)

Erin Bowman is the author of THE LAICOS PROJECT, a first in a YA trilogy coming from Harper Teen in the winter of 2013. When not writing, Erin can often be found designing things (websites, mainly). Or reading. She tweets a lot too; it's sort of an addiction.

Caroline Tung Richmond is a MG/YA writer represented by Jim McCarthy of DGLM. One day, she would like to own a cupcake factory, a mini horse, and a Nimbus 3000.

Tracey Neithercott is a health journalist and YA writer who thinks reading is more fun than partying and cleaning is a better stress reliever than ice cream. She's a firm believer that book nerds make the best friends.

Sarah Enni is a YA writer whose love for books is only rivaled by her dedication to completing the Triforce and defeating Ganondorf.

Learn more about Erin, Caroline, Tracey, and Sarah on the About Us page.


This item will close on Wednesday, September 14th, at 10:00PM EST. 

Day 1, Item 11: Critique and MG ARC Prize Pack

From the Apocalypsies:

The Apocalypsies have offered a mega prize pack of critiques, ARCs, and author swag!

• 15-page critiques from Lynne Kelly, AC Gaughen, Jenny Lundquist, Gina Rosati, and Suzanne Lazear
• 10-page + query critique from Gennifer Albin and Katy Longshore
• Query critique from KM Walton
• Middle grade ARCs of STORYBOUND, donated by the author Marissa Burt; TUESDAYS AT THE CASTLE by Jessica Day George & DOWN THE MYSTERLY RIVER by Bill Willingham, donated by Claire Legrand
• An Apocalypsies tote bag with author swag

The Apocalypsies is a group blog of 2012 debut authors who write for children and young adults.

Learn more about the Apocalypsies on their blog or follow them on Twitter. 


This item will close on Wednesday, September 14th, at 10:00PM EST.