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The Writing.Com members below are accepting review requests and ready to review your item! Peruse the list, check out members' review styles and request a review from anyone who seems like a good fit for your item.
Preferred Author
edgework Author Icon
(minimum 1,000 GPs)
Unsentimental. I focus on the kinds of craft issues that will keep a writer from being taken seriously and prevent them from fully expressing their vision. For more information, see "Writing Hurts: Review ForumOpen in new Window.
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S.J - Not Around Much Author Icon
(minimum 1,000 GPs)
I'm honest when I review thing I'll say what's on my mind but at the same time I try to stay positive and will always tell you what you did right but this means in no way am I a professional reviewer so take my reviews with a grin of salt please
scarlettsaysso's Portfolio
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Samantha Author Icon
(minimum 1,000 GPs)
My review style is simple- I like to keep it short and sweet. I tend to use something I learned in college, which is called the "sandwich technique". I will tell you something positive, then include any constructive comments that I feel may be of use to you, then end with another positive.
Preferred Author
Lexi Author Icon
(minimum 1,000 GPs)
I am honest, but kind and encouraging. I will offer ideas if something strikes me.
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Burning Thoughts Author Icon
(minimum 2,500 GPs)
I aim to be straight-forward. My reviews will focus on my reading experience, not the way I would write your story.
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The Uplifting Essayist Author Icon
(minimum 1,000 GPs)
Friends, 1. I always like to look at the positive aspects of the story I am reviewing and highlight them. 2. This is because I firmly believe in the principle, "The best building is that building which stands on the strongest foundation." 3. And I believe that the strongest foundation, in the case of a story, is that of appreciation and gratitude for its author. Essayist
tadpole1's Portfolio
Preferred Author
Tadpole1 Author Icon
(minimum 1,000 GPs)
Depends. Sometimes, in depth, and sometimes, "just the feel of the item."
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sindbad Author Icon
(minimum 1,000 GPs)
I want an honest opinion
sisterofmercy's Portfolio
Preferred Author
very thankful Author Icon
(minimum 1,000 GPs)
I used a template for all of my reviews. I will comment on plot, characters, scene/setting, grammar, and anything else that comes to mind.
Registered Author
Brittany L. Engels Author Icon
(minimum 1,000 GPs)
Blunt. I don't review often, mostly because people tend to not like how honest I tend to be. I will tell you things like, "Your main character is a blank slate, I can't convince myself to care about him." Or "I have no idea what that even was, I would suggest an entire rewrite." Side note: If you write fiction, I like a character driven story. Make me care about your characters, and I'll follow their story wherever it goes.
jim-d's Portfolio
Moderator
Jim Author Icon
(minimum 1,000 GPs)
Casual for the most part. I will point out errors I see and offer suggested corrections. I like to focus on the content and formatting of the item. I love providing helpful comments and feedback that may improve the item if acted on.
Preferred Author
GERVIC Author Icon
(minimum 5,000 GPs)
My reviewing style varies. I may do a little edit if possible or pinpoint what I think is incorrect. My review is merely base on what I feel about your piece. If I enjoy it, I say it. If not, I tell you why I'm not. I often do reviews on all Poetry Items- regardless of the genres, styles and the way it was written. However if you like, you can request a short story, chapter not the entire book or novel, articles and essays, etc. 2023 Quill Nominee
Registered Author
Robrayl Author Icon
(minimum 1,000 GPs)
My review style is personal, structured, and emotionally driven. I aim to balance honest praise with thoughtful, constructive critique, always offering suggestions that help strengthen the work. I try to keep my tone respectful and supportive because I believe feedback should encourage, not discourage. My goal is to help writers grow, not just improve one piece.
Registered Author
Charles Nasby Author Icon
(minimum 1,000 GPs)
I will give the kind of review that I wish people gave me: rather detailed with emphasis on areas that need growth and areas that are pretty good already. And I'll review pretty much anything, whether a poem or an entire novel or anything in between. Admittedly, though, I do tend to be absent-minded, so it does happen that you might have to resend me the review request, but I promise I'll get around to it eventually.
Alternatively, if you ask, I can give you a scathing review with no fluff, if that is what you desire. However, in general, I'll give a polite, padded review.
If you're looking for a reviewer for your novel, I am open to doing chapter by chapter reviews. If that's what you want, please email me.
Preferred Author
Indelible Ink Author Icon
(minimum 5,000 GPs)
I try to imagine I've just taken a seat in the waiting room at a doctor's office and picked up a magazine to pass the time. Suddenly - what's this? - I stumble upon your little work of art. As a result of reading your story, either I will 1) I like it so much I MUST have it, so I stuff the magazine down the front of my shirt and hope the doctor isn't checking my heartbeat today, or 2) Become so nauseated at the ineptitude displayed by your chicken scratches that I will beg the doctor to consider me for an emergency euthanasia. Chances are it will be somewhere in the middle.
tvelocity's Portfolio
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Graham B. Author Icon
(minimum 2,500 GPs)
Brutally honest, but fair. I will give my impressions of the main points: Plot, character, setting, dialog. Then I will get into grammar, spelling, and typos. I will tell you what works, and what doesn't. As far as the star ratings go, I don't rely on them too much, but use them as a measure of an item's relative merit. Take it for what it's worth. Bottom line, my goal is to help the author improve their work.
Registered Author
Enthusiasm Author Icon
(minimum 1,000 GPs)
I dissect stories like a surgeon with a poet’s hands—probing the emotional marrow, not just the bones. My reviews prioritize thematic resonance, psychological authenticity, and prose that feels before it explains. I’ll ask why the rain in your story smells like regret, or how the silence between lovers becomes its own character. Technical critiques (pacing, grammar) come only if requested—I’m here to unravel why your story haunts, not just how it functions.
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NormaJean AKA Writing Queen Author Icon
(minimum 1,000 GPs)
I like to give friendly advice that I hope will help, not harm.
iambear's Portfolio
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Michael Stirland Author Icon
(minimum 1,000 GPs)
I will give an honest opinion of how I feel about the story and what I think works and doesn't work. I'll remark on everything good that I see and I'll try to find at least one or two things the author can improve on.
dnadream's Portfolio
Preferred Author
~SilverMoon~ Author Icon
(minimum 1,000 GPs)
I look at the title, premise, overall structure first. Then I see how it makes me feel. After that, I might comment on little errors which are easily fixed.
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