I am looking for someone to review and critique my writing, someone who can give good, constructive criticism.



A little additional info on the writing:

I am writing a young adult novel that is told from the point of view of the sixteen year old (female) main character. Anyone who I choose to critique my work will get a full synopsis of the plot and major characters to help them have a better understanding.

What I am looking for:

~Someone with prior experience, either as a published writer (preferably in the young adult market, but definitely in the fiction market), an editor or anything else that you feel is appropriate experience (let me know what it is)
~Someone who will give constructive criticism on the writing style, content and story.
~Someone who has a strong working knowledge of the English language. I have a strong knowledge myself, but-you know how it is-sometimes I am just too close to the work to catch everything.
~Someone who understands that this story is written from a sixteen-year-old point of view (and one chapter from a seven-year-old point of view). I am trying to write the way a sixteen year old would tell the story, so not everything will follow the correct guidelines for writing.
~Someone who is not afraid to hurt my feelings.

Also, I am looking for:

~One or two girls, fifteen to seventeen years old, to read over the writing to make sure that I sound like their age group. It has not been TOO incredibly long since I was sixteen, but it has been long enough that I want backup!

What I do NOT want:

~Anyone who has Ph.D. Syndrome and will have a hard time separating themselves from their formal education. This will make it too hard for you to look at this from the sixteen year old viewpoint.
~Anyone who does not have experience in the fiction marketplace. Non-fiction writing is just a different world from what I am doing.
~Anyone who cannot give criticism. Like anyone else, I love hearing that my story and writing are great. Feel free to tell me that, but criticize me too. I am trying to improve my writing, and I cannot do that without constructive criticism.
~Anyone who is just wanting to read the story. I need people who are really willing to give me their input.

Thank you all so much. If you are interested in helping me out, please answer with a little information about yourself and why you think you would be a good choice to help me out. Also, give me someway to get in touch with you–your email address; I will respond to all of you, whether I pick you to help me or not, just to let you know one way or another.

Thank you all in advance!
Combogal….

I am not looking for someone looking for a job. I am looking for someone who has a passion for this. For instance, Obidane and Cait both told me why they think they would be a good pick, regardless of experience (though Cait actually has some)

Kim-I have looked into fiction press and have found that I personally prefer to work one on one with someone through email-you get a better working relationship-instead of posting on a site for anyone to critique. Though I will admit that I have not looked at it incredible closely. I will go back and see if it is something that I am interested in. Thank you for the suggestion.

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4 Responses

  1. Combogalis Says:

    Um, I don’t really think Yahoo Answers is the best place to get honest people to work with you. The type of people with the experience you want either already have jobs, or are not looking for them on Yahoo answers.

  2. Kim Granchy Says:

    you could post your work on fictionpress.com for free, and people can read and review it. they have a great Beta program, too…so you can find the exact type of editor/critique you want…someone that specializes in Young Adult

  3. Cait Z Says:

    I might be interested – I used to work at a small publishing company and I also have and enjoy reviewing/critiquing fiction. I have an eye for spotting talent and I know a good book when I read one. I can also appreciate if a book is well written and has believable characters regardless of genre. Also I am a little bit of a lit snob- so I’ve no problem being honest with you

  4. obidane Says:

    I don’t quite fit into the categories of people you’d like help from, but I am still willing to give it a shot if you don’t get enough people.

    I am nineteen years old and have spent the last five years in honors English classes. Not a professional, but I still know what I’m doing. I’m also closer to the age group than an actual professional would be though. I still remember high school pretty clearly. ^^;

    Since joining Yahoo! Answers, I’ve found I really like critiquing people’s work. It’s strange that I never really tried it before. Anyway, I can promise to give you the more critical version of my comments, especially since you’ve already made it clear that’s what you want.

    I don’t feel comfortable posting my email address here, but you can email me from my profile, and I’ll tell you the actual address then.

    I won’t be hurt if you don’t choose me; I know you’re looking for something specific. ^_^

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