Paid Critiques
Are you looking for one-on-one help with your work in progress (WIP)
but don’t want to spend a fortune?
Take advantage of our Paid Critique opportunity! In a 20-minute phone call, FaceTime, or Zoom after the conference, a faculty member of your choice will:
- evaluate your work
- emphasize strengths
- offer suggestions on areas to improve
- provide expert answers to your questions
ALL THIS for only $40 paid directly to the faculty member you have selected!
A word from our Appointments Coordinator, Barbie Haley
I don’t think I’ve ever learned as much as I have from professional edits of my work.
Folks spend thousands of dollars to earn a college degree.
What are you willing to spend to become an expert writer? Dig deep.
Sign up for a paid critique. Learn from the best!
Here’s how it works . . .
- Send an email such as the one below to team member, Laura Shaffer, at davidtshaffer@juno.com who will forward it to the faculty member you are requesting.
- In the subject line put “WHAC Conferee requesting a paid critique with __________.
- In the body of your email put the following or something similar:
Dear ______, I am registered for the July 30 – August 2 Write His Answer Conference. I am interested in having you do a paid critique. I understand we will meet after the conference ends via a phone call, Facetime, or Zoom for 20 minutes. Please let me know whether or not you still have an opening. If you do, I’ll send you my manuscript according to the guidelines listed on https://conference.writehisanswer.com/paidcritiques. I hope to have the opportunity to learn from you. Thank you for considering my request.
ADD YOUR NAME and contact info.
- Wait for the faculty member to respond.
- Send your submission to the faculty member as an email attachment, adhering to the guidelines (word limit and due date) listed below.
Guidelines for Paid Critique Submissions
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Your submission(s) must be emailed by July 25.
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In the subject line of your email, note WHAC Paid Critique and the name of the faculty member you are requesting.
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Attach your manuscript as a Word doc or save it in RTF.
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Double-space your manuscript, use 12pt Times New Roman font, and leave 1” margins.
- Follow submission guidelines explicitly. Do not send more than what is requested.
- Include your name, the title of your manuscript, and a page number in a header on each page.
- If you are sending more than one critique to the same faculty member, please send each one in a separate email.
Nonfiction
Belk, Twila
Gotta Tell Somebody Gal
The Writer’s Champion
Author, Editor, Speaker
Guidelines: Up to 12 double-spaced pages
Genres: Devotions (up to 3), Nonfiction Books, Book Proposals
# of Critiques: 10 total across genres
Carpenter, Larry
Chairman and CEO, Christian Book Services, LLC
Carpenter’s Son Publishing, Clovercroft Publishing
Sports Publishing Group
Guidelines: a chapter
Genres: any nonfiction—adult, YA or Children’s
# of Critiques: no limit
Clymer, Tamara
President/CEO, CrossRiver Media Group
Author
Guidelines: first chapter or 1,500 words
Genres: nonfiction
# of Critiques: 5
Cowell, Cheri
Owner and Publisher, EABooks Publishing
Author
Guidelines: outline, TOC or summary, and a sample of writing. Not more than a chapter.
Genres: nonfiction including devotionals, Bible study, workbooks and those you don’t know what to do with
# of Critiques: 3
Daniel, Blythe
Agent, Blythe Daniel Agency
Author, Marketer
Blythe will schedule critique August 14-19. More information coming soon.
Guidelines: max 10 pages
Genres: Books Military Related, Bible Studies, Christian Living/Ministry/Evangelism, Church Growth/Life/Renewal, Culture/Contemporary Issues, Devotionals, Discipleship/Personal Growth, Gift Books, Marriage/Family/Parenting, Men’s Books, Women’s Interests
Children & YA: Devotionals, Early Readers-Nonfiction, Middle Grade Nonfiction
# of Critiques: 5
Deardon, Amy
Publisher, EBook Listing Services
Novelist, Nonfiction Author
Amydeardon.blog
Story Coach
Guidelines: max 12 pages
Genres: any nonfiction
# of Critiques: 6
Gray, Marilynne
Educator, Editor, Coach, Author
Guidelines: max 10 pages
Genres: articles and longer material on the subjects of travel, retirement, food, and sports
# of Critiques: 3
Gray, Dr. William A.
God-nods.com
Author, Educator
Guidelines: Please send Table of Contents, Introduction/Preface (overview of book), and the first page or two of your book. List 5-8 specific things you want me to critique.
Genres: Memoirs; Identify Career Calling; Worldviews; Enhance Your Mentoring
# of Critiques: 3
Griffin, Annette
Acquisitions Editor, StarLight
Author
Guidelines: max 12 pages
Genres: any Kidlit nonfiction magazine articles/stories; children’s picture books, middle grade (fiction and nonfiction)
# of Critiques: 5
Langton, Sherri
Associate Editor
Bible Advocate
Now What? e-zine
Freelance Writer
Guidelines: up to 2,500 words
Genres: personal experience or teaching articles
# of Critiques: 3
Miller, Stephanie
Butterfly-Beginnings.com
Certified Spiritual Growth and Writing Coach
Guidelines: Up to 12 pages
Genres: Christian Living; Memoir, Narrative Nonfiction
# of Critiques: 3
Pennington, Ava
Author, Bible Teacher, Writing coach, Freelance Editor, WHAC Team
AvaPennington.com
Guidelines: max 10 pages
Genres: Devotions, Nonfiction, Christian Living
# of Critiques: 5
Pieper, Marti
Author, Collaborative Writer, Editor, WHAC Team
martipieper.com
Guidelines: max 10 pages
Genres: Nonfiction Articles or Books
# of Critiques: 4
Riter, Tim
Author, Pastor, Speaker, Teacher
timriter.com
Guidelines: max 10 pages
Genres: Adult, Anthology, Articles, Book Proposals, Books, Christian Living, Devotions, Spiritual Growth
# of Critiques: 6
Roper, Gayle
Author
Guidelines: one-page synopsis and the first 10 pages
Genres: all Christian nonfiction genres
# of Critiques: 5
Shepherd, Linda
Author
Publisher, Leading Hearts Magazine
CEO, Advanced Writers & Speakers Assc. (AWSA)
Founder, Arise Esther Movement
Blog, GotToPray.com
Guidelines: Books and articles: max 10 pages
Genres: Nonfiction screenplay, article, or book
# of Critiques: 3 total
Tavares, Mel
Managing & Acquisitions Editor of Devotions, AriseDaily
Writing Coach/Mentor; Author
Guidelines:
Genres: Nonfiction: Devotions, Magazine Articles
# of Critiques: 3 devotions, 1 short story, or up to 1,000 word article
Watkins, Jim
Author, Book Doctor
Jameswatkins.com
Guidelines: max 12 pages
Genres: nonfiction, all kinds
# of Critiques: no limit
Whiting, Karen
Certified Writing/Marketing Coach, Advanced Writers & Speakers Assc. (AWSA)
Author, Speaker
Guidelines: 10 pages or less. For proposals, send 10 pages that include the premise, marketing sections, and bio. For marketing a 5 page plan is fine.
Genres: Marketing; Proposals; Writing for Tweens; Devotions for Kids; Nonfiction Books for Women/Military; Parenting
# of Critiques: no limit
Fiction
Carpenter, Larry
Chairman and CEO, Christian Book Services, LLC
Carpenter’s Son Publishing, Clovercroft Publishing
Sports Publishing Group
Guidelines: a chapter
Genres: any fiction— adult, YA, and children
# of Critiques: no limit
Daniel, Blythe
Agent, Blythe Daniel Agency
Author, Marketer
Blythe will schedule critique August 14-19. More information coming soon.
Guidelines: max 10 pages
Genres: Contemporary, Historical, Historical Romance, Inspirational, Legal/Political Thrillers, Romance, Romantic Comedy, Women’s Fiction
Children & YA: Chapter Books, Early Readers-Fiction, Middle Grade Fiction, Picture Books
# of Critiques: 5
Deardon, Amy
Publisher, EBook Listing Services
Novelist, Nonfiction Author
Amydeardon.blog
Story Coach
Guidelines: max 12 pages
Genres: any fiction—specializes in story structure
# of Critiques: 6
Ferrell, Miralee
Publisher, Mountain Brook Ink
Author
Guidelines: 12 pages max, double-spaced
Genres: any fiction
# of Critiques: 6
Gray, Marilynne
Educator, Editor, Coach, Author
Guidelines:
Genres: novels (comic romance, detective, historical); short stories (primarily those for children)
# of Critiques: 3
Gray, Dr. William A.
God-nods.com
Author, Educator
Guidelines: max 12 pages. Please include 5-8 specific things you want me to critique.
Genres: Contemporary Christian Romance
# of Critiques: 3
Griffin, Annette
Acquisitions Editor, StarLight
Author
Guidelines: max 12 pages
Genres: any Kidlit nonfiction magazine articles/stories; children’s picture books, middle grade (fiction and nonfiction)
# of Critiques: 5
Hager, Krysten Lindsay
Author of Clean & Wholesome Fiction for the YA Market
Blogger, and Podcast Guest Host on Michigan Avenue Media
krystenlindsay.com
Guidelines: First 8 pages, double-spaced
Genres: YA and Women’s Fiction
# of Critiques: 6
Kuo, Rowena
CEO, Executive Editor, Producer Brimstone Fiction
Brimstone Books and Media
Brimstone Fire
Guidelines: One Sheet and first 10 pages
Genres: All fiction genres
# of Critiques: no limit
Roper, Gayle
Author
gayleroper.com
Guidelines: one-page synopsis and the first 10 pages
Genres: All Christian Fiction Genres
# of Critiques: 5
Other
Shepherd, Linda Evans
Author
Publisher, Leading Hearts Magazine
CEO, Advanced Writers & Speakers Assc. (AWSA)
Founder, Arise Esther Movement
Blog, GotToPray.com
Guidelines: Screenplays (fiction or nonfiction), first 5 pages
Genres: Fiction (or nonfiction) screenplay
# of Critiques: 3 total
Stephens, Dawn
Acquisitions Editor and Marketing Coach
EABooks Publishing
Children’s Book Expert
Guidelines: Needs full children’s manuscript
Genres: Children’s Picture Books; Early Readers
# of Critiques: 7
Tavares, Mel
Managing & Acquisitions Editor of Devotions, AriseDaily
Writing Coach/Mentor; Author
Guidelines:
Genres: Short Stories
# of Critiques: 1 short story