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Contest time once againHello you fantastic writers.
Well we have our contest.
The category is memories.
Your themes are one of the following:
-The betrayer returns
-Forgiveness would be a lie
-“This bench was once ours”
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-An original story (can already exist)
-Must be submitted by the 20/05/2013
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1st place will receive 100 points and a poem by *Lucain24
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BFF Betas Present: Critting the Critter ContestIn honor of the upcoming first RL meeting of myself and my dearest friend and beta reader, *pestomonkey, we are hosting a critiquing contest. It will roll out in TWO phases, so be prepared for a final set of tasks if you're one of the finalists - including getting an influx of critiques for your own work!
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Comment on this journal with a link to a NEW critique you've completed (after the posting of this journal). You will be added to the list. You can enter as many times as you want within the time frame.
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From the entrants, we will choose 5 finalists base
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How to create a worldHow to create a world?

Okay, so I'm not that very experienced in this field yet, but I believe I already have a few hints to share. :)
I decided to write down the things I try to keep in mind while working on my stories.

1.) First and most sacred: LOGIC!!!!!
- You can't just screw up the laws of physics and logic in a world no matter how big fantasy it is! There are rules the world is working by and if they are screwed, that world simply cease to exist or to be believable. And I believe everyone wants others to be able to dive into their world, right?
I'm pretty sure no one can say an example or even imagine the situation where the effec
Why I Writei am a writer. i let the words flow
in a left handed scrawl while the music is
threading itself through my eardrums.
pen marks mar my hands and ink and
lead smudge while i feed my emotions
to you.

on the plate is the story of my arguments,
with a side dish of drama, and a dessert
filled with heartbreak (mostly caused by me,
mind you) and i raise my glass so we can drink
to teenage angst and it goes down bitter and
burning, but slightly sweet when it burns my
throat.

i write because i refuse to speak, because
i am not eloquent, and i don't like it when
my throat closes and chokes itself up. i do
not like feeling the tell
Random Character Info SheetName:
Age:
Socioeconomic (socialization) Level as a child:
Socioeconomic Level as an adult:
Hometown:
Current Residence:
Occupation:
Siblings (describe relationship):
Partner (girlfriend, boyfriend, husband, wife, etc):
Old Partners:
Relationship skills:

Physical Characteristics:
Height:
Weight:
Race:
Eye Color:
Hair Color:
Glasses, contact lenses, or neither:
Skin color:
Distinguishing features:
How does he/she dress?
Mannerisms:
Habits (smoking, drinking etc.):
Hobbies:
Favorite Sayings:
Speech patterns:
Disabilities:
Style (clothing: gothic, punk, girly, sporty, etc):
Greatest flaw:
B
Character Voice Exercise II'm doing this as a sample of this twenty-question exercise: http://fav.me/d5dbegx
I'm writing in a loose script format, since I like it.
My Characters (hover over to see names)
1. Another character asks your character to come to a birthday or other party... in honor of a person (Kendryn*) your character doesn't particularly like.
Rose: Uh... Actually, Kendryn and I don't get along very well, so I don't think it'd be a good idea. She would probably be happier if I didn't show up.
Dark: No. I hate that idiot.
Zaen: Um, I think it might be better if I didn't attend... Kendryn and I do not get along... at all.
Kirrah: Sorry, I am not her friend. You must be very confused.
Athryl: Um... I am sure if it would not be fitting that I attend...
*None of my main five characters like Kendryn much. Don't worry; she has plenty of evil friends to attend her parties.
2a. Your character has a big due date coming up soon and is trying to finish their project, but another ch
Publishing Resources ListMake sure you :+fav: the news article!
So you've written something freaking awesome. You've edited a million times (and if you haven't, turn around and go do that. Right now). You think you maybe want to take the leap and try publishing something. But you have no idea where to start.
Well, this is a good place to be.
This the journal where I'll be keeping a running list of all the publishing resources I find, both on and off dA. Most of it will probably be related to literary journals, since that's the stage where I'm at in my literary career, but I'll add things about book publishing as I find them.
If you ever find a great resource, or if you'd like to request something specific, please leave me a note in the comments.
Also this journal is probably going to be super-messy and slightly badly-categorized for the first few weeks, so if anything looks out of place and/or you can think of a better way for me to organize this, please
Grammar PoliceA touch of humor to kick off the summer!  
The contents of this post are an alphabetical arrangement of two lists that have been circulating among writers and editors for many years. In case you have missed out all this time, I'm sharing here the wit and wisdom of the late New York Times language maven William Safire (Rules for Writers) and advertising executive and copywriter Frank LaPosta Visco (How to Write Good).
1. A writer must not shift your point of view.
2. Always pick on the correct idiom.
3. Analogies in writing are like feathers on a snake.
4. Always be sure to finish what
5. Avoid alliteration. Always.
6. Avoid archaeic spellings.
7. Avoid clichés like the plague. (They're old hat.)
8. Avoid trendy locutions that sound flaky.
9. Be more or less specific.
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The Passion FruitTease the heart in little doses,
A dash of red, not all the roses,
Fan the flame that's frail and dying,
Cull the bird that's fit and flying,
Win the sight of every pleasure,
Yet forfeit the sunken treasure,
Pull one step short of simple ration,
Hoard the enshrined conversation,
Speak in words that betray ire,
Prepare the untimely pyre,
Call out the rites in gleeful voices,
Portray a faux lack of choices,
Then leap before the burning fervor,
Await the sorrowful preserver,
Raise the stakes to hold your bearing,
Stretch the tender till it's tearing,
What is broken, makes one stronger,
What doesn't end is meant for longer,
Wha
Beauty is a Love Withheld - ResponseThine eyes are naught short of brilliant orbs of blue,
small robin eggs
which glisten with morning’s dew
as you tell me with silent conviction a truth I refuse to believe:
Beauty is a love withheld.

You constructed a web of memories -
weaving together tender bits of skin and
sweet and shallow breaths
around a fragile little heart,
a slight dose of magic to up build a wall,
a wall that reflects the past
and entertains fleeting glimpse of the future –
as you whisper with fierce intensity a truth that I reject:
Beauty is our love withheld.

And it’s my breath, which hitches,
catching somewhere in my throat.
And it’s my
Maybe,I would name her Amelia.
I would name her Amelia, and she would have the most gorgeous eyes in the world.
Everyone always said if you two got married, your babies would be the prettiest children who ever lived.
That sentence seems funny now. I guess you didn't need a wedding.
I wish you had told me sooner.
If you had told me, then maybe-
I could have stopped you, and maybe-
She could have come here, and maybe-
She could have been mine, and maybe-
The two of you would have visited on weekends, and maybe-
She'd call you Aunt and Uncle, and maybe-
When she was big enough we'd tell her.
Maybe, I'd be a good mom.
Maybe.
I'll name her maybe.
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Edit 3: Remember, everyone, that you are not limited to asking just one critic. Feel free to ask as many as you'd like. Sometimes, the more critiques one has, the more well-rounded feel for one's story can be felt.

Edit 2: Critics, if you would like to say what you specialize in best, please comment below on a new comment. :)  Thank you.  

Edit: If you are a critic and wish to change any information regarding your status on critiquing, please comment on this blog! :) Thank you.

We've all been there.  We want to improve in what we do.  We want others to tell us what they see may need more rounding in order to grow.  But who do we ask? And can we?
Well, this is a call to anyone who wants to be a critic or wants a critique.
We are starting a list in which critics list themselves, what they don't critique (either from biases or lack of experience.  This could range from yaoi to fantasy to anything with puppies in it.  Be as specific as you wish), and how to contact themselves. :)  If you are interested, please list the information in the comments below!  Also, please update us on whether or not you are available or no. (And if you ever don't want to do a critique, just let any offerers know). :D
While saying this, anyone who wants a critique shouldn't pester the critic is they say no to the offer.  Some may be busy and others may not have the willingness to do it.  Both excuses are perfectly fine.  No one wants a critique from someone who doesn't want to give it!


Critics:

:iconpari-a:
Contact information: Note or comment on profile
Won't Critique: Won't Critique: Tell me specifically what I'll be reading in the note. If I wish to critique it, then, expect my critique within two days or less.
Availability: Will depend. Just ask

:iconemster85:
Contact Info: Any method, preferably a note with reference or link to the work you want critiqued
Specialty: Poetry, Short Prose, Short Stories
Won't Critique: FanFic, mature content
Availability: I'm on DA almost every day, so I should get back to you within 3-5 days!

:iconsazamika:
Contact Info: Preferably a note with what you want me to critique
Won't Critique: I'll critique anything.
Availability: It depends, I may be slow I may be quick it all depends on my studies. But feel free to ask!

:iconroyalblackheart:
Contact Infromation: Note
Won't Critique: yaoi/yuri and anime/manga stuff.
Availability: Quite often.
Speciality: Short stories / Essays / Fantasy based work. I am knowledgeable on certain subjects and fan-fictions 'fanon' too, so feel free to ask and I'll inform you if I believe I can handle the challenge.

:iconjunsuifox:
Contact Information: Note or comment.
Won't Critique: Anime/fanfiction, essays and yuri.
Availability: Mostly online

:iconthe-authoress124:
Contact info: Note or comment
Won't critique: yaoi/yuri, 18+, certain fanfics (be specific when you ask)
Availability: Fairly available, but expect anywhere from a couple hours to 2-3 days while I finish

:icontheglassiris:
Contact information: Anything is fine (Note, profile comment, etc.)
Won't critique: Anything with sexual content
Availability: Every day

:iconyenros:
Contact Information: Note or a comment on profile
Specialty: fantasy writings, adventure writing
Won't critique: 18+, yuri/yaoi, sexual content, essays, stories with strong language, and long multi-chapter stories
Availability: almost everyday
Specialize: fantasy and adventure writing

:iconrobespierre13:
Contact Information: Note, profile comment whatever you like
Won't critique: sexy time stuff-no yaoi/yuri, overt sexual content, things peppered with f-bombs.
Available: Pretty much available whenever, just give me a little time to read it over.

:icon91816119:
Contact info: comment on one of my journals
Won't critique: fanfiction, any mature content WHATSOEVER
Availability: usually around most days.

:iconiloveanimals12:
Contact info: comment on my page or send me a note
Won't critique: well the only things i critique are poems and stories
Availability: Often

:iconsun-phoenix:
Contact: Comment on my profile or note me
Wont critique: Romance stories (I'm no good with those), anything 18+ or poems.
Availability: Almost every day

:icondeath-in-crimson:
Contact: Note
Will keep an open mind about all topics, but if I can't see a way of helping I'll decline to critique.
Availability: Everyday when I am done with work.

:icondragoninlife:
Contact: Note, Profile Comment, Deviation Comment, or any other means outside DA, including several of my E-Mails; my business E-Mail is displayed on my profile
Won't critique: I critique anything, that's the good side of me.
Availability: every day, from 3-9 pm
Specialty: Dragon/ fantasy/Romance

:iconlistofapologies:
Contact: Comment on my profile, note, email, Skype, any is fine.
Won't critique: Yaoi, yuri, lemons... That's about it.
Availability: Almost every day; at least 5 days a week.

:icondraftmartyjones:
Contact: Note me please
Won't critique: fan-fiction is all that I won't look at
Availability: Every day

:iconrosemarielachame:
Contact: Note me
Won't critique: Please tell me what your work is about, then I will decide if I critic.
Preference: Poems, Short Stories, Fantasy
PS. Don't expect me to critic your work after I have read it only once, I like to search for information to understand the contents. So don't push me to make a critic fast please!!!
Availabity: Almost Everyday

:iconelerrawyn:
Contact: Note me
Won't critique: Fan-fiction, yaoi
Availability: just about 24/7

:iconpsychoticgenius:
Contact: Note, comment
Won't critique: High amounts of sexual content
Availability: Fairly often

:iconsefall:
Contact Information: Note or comment on profile.
Won't Critique: Fanfiction. Poems. Everything else is a go. Prefer mature material.
Availability: Frequently. About every day. This is a dual account so there will be 2 of us to review work.

:iconsunaandkyanna:
Specialty: romance (yaoi, yuri, het)
Contact: Note or comment
Won't Critique: non-romance
Availability: Anytime

:iconm-bphotography:
How to contact me - Note or a comment on my profile.
I will not critique - High sexual themes(so anything 18+) Yaoi/yuri, fanfictions and poems.
Availability - I am available most of the time, but i would like atleast a few hours or maybe a few days to be able to write a thoughtful critique.

:icondtkftw:
Contact: Note me, or comment on my profile, whichever you prefer.
Won't critique: Anything heterosexual. Everything else I'm fine with. I'm not good at yuri, because I'm still getting used to it, but I'm open to it. Nothing 18+ in that section, but yaoi I'm totally down with. Original, fanfiction, so long as it's not heterosexual.
Availability: Not as often as I used to be, but when I log on it's usually for a while.

:iconrosalieemily:
Contact: Note me, or comment on my profile, whichever you prefer.
Specialty: Fan-Fiction, Manga/Anime, Poems, Fantasy & Adventure.
Won't critique: Yuri/Yaoi, High sexual themes(so anything 18+).
Availability: Almost everyday, i'm on DA almost everyday.

:iconteambrownie1:
contact: note me or post on my profile.
WON'T critique: Nothing. I'm open to anything.
availability: i'm on almost everyday, with some lapses of absence, due to having to study for some test or some such. don't expect the critique to get done immediately. if you need it on short notice, find somebody else.
Specialty: anime/ manga, fantasy, scifi, anything of that sort. literature (no angsty teen crap). comics/ cartoons. anything humor- related.

:icontheblackbullets:
Contact: On my page, in a note, I sometimes post in the Thumbshare Forum, too.
Specialty: Fanfiction, and any sort of original story besides fantasy.
Won't critique: Poetry, slash fics (especially with canon/oc)
Availability: I'm always on, forever.

:iconastriaodinson:
Contact information: note
Won't critique: Some types of fan-fics, anything with very high sexual themes
Availability: depends, just message me and i'll get to it when i can....

:iconwonhitwonder:
Contact Info: Any way you like, send me a note or comment on my page. A link would be appreciated.
Specialty: Characters and their development, relationships, ect. I just love characters, and I'd love to get to know your OC! I otherwise specialize in themes and how they are expressed. If you need help on anything else, please ask me. Most likely, I'll be willing to try and I will do my very best!
Preference: Short stories, chapters, vignettes
Won't Critique: Slash fiction, fan fiction, yuri, yaoi, erotica. Please keep it somewhat classy.
Availability: I'm on just about every day and have few afterschool commitments, so I'll get back to you very quickly!

:iconmllekohaku:
Contact: Note preferably or a profile comment
Preference: Short stories, works that aren't planned to be too long, some FanFics (it depends on the fandom)
Won't critique: Poetry, sexual content (I have a family that likes to read over my shoulder >.>)
Specialty: Romance, humor
Availability: I'm available most of the time, but it may take me a few days to get your critique done. You know, reality and all that.
I'm more than willing to help with grammar, spelling, and such. Honestly, that's what I've got the most experience doing. Please also let me know if you want the critique in a note or comment on the piece.

:iconbluewyrm:
Contact Info: Drop me a note with a link to the material. If it's not ready for public consumption yet, I recommend using stash to upload. Please tell me what level of critique you want. I will no longer bug people to to add a link. No link = no review.
Won't Critique: I reserve the right to turn you down if I'm uncomfortable with the subject material; an uncomfortable editor is a lousy editor. I will correct some erotica/fetish-related stuff, but be prepared for a much higher level of revisions in those sections.
Specialty: I specialize in fixing spelling and usage mistakes, as well as correcting awkward phasing and plot inconsistencies ('plot holes'). If you need or want a heavy overhaul, come to me. Fantasy, sci-fi, and essays are all good, although I'll do others as well. I really like reviewing or beta-ing Fanfic, and will review series I'm unfamiliar with for the basics (grammar, phrasing, flow, plotting) even if I can't assist with characterization and other series-dependent features.
Availability: I'm fairly busy, but everyone who properly notes me for an editing will eventually get it, in the order in which I receive requests  

:iconmoonlessdepth:
Contact information: Anyway~
Preference: Poetry, Photography of people, Short stories
Won't critique: Chapter long Fanficts, photography involving animals
Will critique: Yoai/Yuri, Mature situations
Specialty: Romance, Horror/Gore, poetry, photography
Availability: It depends on when someone asks. Normally I am always available.

:iconevelyntaliette:
Contact info: Note, please
Preference (from highest to lowest): Short stories, chaptered works, essays, poetry, illustrations, photography
WON'T critic: Fanfics, sexual content
Specialty: Everything written, really. My parents are both artists so I have a penchant for noticing what's wrong with visual works as well. I have a pet peeve for fanfics and the like, so please don't send them to me.
Availability: I regularly check my dA, so within the the day or during the next day.

:icondamonwakes:
Contact: Note.
Preference: Short stories, Sci-fi and Fantasy.
Won't critique: Poetry, Fanfiction, scripts/screenplays.
Will critique: Most other things.
Availability: Occasional.

:iconmattyvyo:
Contact: Message
Preference: Free verse poetry
Will Critique: Poetry and short Stories. I WILL critique mature content (including sexual)
Won't critique: Fan-fiction, essays
Availability: Daily

:iconqueenbrittstalin:
I'd like to join as a critique.
Contact: Comment on profile or note
Won't critique: certain fanfics, yaoi, yuri
Availability: every day

:iconslemire:
Contact: Any way possible (:
Won't critique: Poetry, sexual content, essays
Availability: I'm on at least 7 hours a day and check my messages obsessively xD I'll get it soon
Specialty: I don't know, but I write roleplays and fanfictions most so I guess I'm best at those.
I'll edit anything you throw at me! I check messages almost hourly and I will edit anything!

:iconhaz-za:
Contact: Note me.
Won't critique: Yuri/ yaoi, essays or fanfictions where I don't know the fandom. Or any fanfics really. Sorry! I'm also bad at romance so yeah, don't go there
Availability: I check my messages obsessively each day, so I'll be sure to get it done quick.
Specialty: The genre doesn't bother me so much, but I'm good at picking up spelling and grammar errors. I also like to read about other people;s characters so I'll go over them for you as well! Long story short, I'm good at picking up what you might miss.

:iconceliahyuga:
Contact: comment on profile or note me
Will Critique: poetry,short stories,chapter stories,fanfiction,mature content (including sexual)
Won't critique: yaoi, yuri,essays
Availability: daily

:iconthefs:
Contact: Any way, send me a profile message perhaps
Won't critique: essays, fan-fiction, romance
Will Critique: Novels, eps. fantasy, sci-fi or horror. Poetry, long or short. Scripts.
Specialty: I'm pretty good at finding the reality of the piece, so plot holes and inconsistencies. I'm especially good with rhythm and flow. I've been editing for the past two years, so I know what I'm doing.
Availability: every day

:iconthe-amber-footprint:
Contact - Preferably a link in a note
Won't Critique - Fan-fic's of any sort; everything else is fine. If it's one long story, please give me time as there is no way I'll have the patience to do it in one sitting. They might take up to a whole week or more if I feel I can't do it justice with what perspective I've gained.
Experience - I have been editing my college's newsletter and its magazine for the past two years. I know it's not the perfect experience for what is required, but I believe I can still give an honest critique.
Availability - I'm on dA everyday, and always make it my priority to check my messages. However, I may not accept if I have exams around the corner.

:iconbluefoxofwater1569:
Contact information: Notes or comment on my page is the best~
Won't critique: Yuri/GL, erotica or anything past the lime stage in stories, horror, high fantasy (like, LOTR high fantasy), poetry.
Specialty: Description, development, grammar/punctuation, showing not telling, romance, drama, angst, action, and yaoi/BL.
Availability: Pretty much all day every day, until I get called into work.

:iconseashellqueen:
I'd like to be a critic.
Contact: Note or profile comment
Won't critique: Yuri or other fandom fan-fiction (I wouldn't know how out of or in character someone is)
Speciality: Hetalia fan-fiction and quotations
Experience: A's in high school Honors/College Prep. English and I'm currently in a college English course
Availability: I try to go on Deviantart every day, but if I don't reply in 24 hours then I'll likely reply sometime later that week

:iconofonesoul:
Contact Information: Feel free to message me, or comment on my profile w/ links to your work.
Specialty: Fiction Prose.
Won't critique: Chapters (without reading the first chapter), Fan-Fiction (if it's a fiction I don't know).  
Availability: Every day, unless I specify otherwise.

:iconrandom-neko-chan:
Contact: Note me~ :3
Specialty: Fiction and Poetry
Won't Critique: Anything with extreme sexual, violent, or ideologically sensitive content, romance, or CREEPYPASTAS. O.O Lord have mercy do NOT send me creepypastas....
Availability: Well, I'm pretty much LIVE on DA so any day. Buuut I might take a while to respond because I might be busy with other things, and I want to have read work as thoroughly as I can so I can properly critique it...

:iconstar-blazer:
Contact Information: Note me (preferred) or comment on my profile
Won't Critique: Fan-fiction, Anime/Manga, Nonfiction (memoirs excluded)
Availability: Most often available. I work as a copy-editor at a publishing house a few days a week, so I can be heavily busy with work every once in a while depending on the manuscript I'm working on, but just feel free to ask! I'll always make time to critique.

:iconmagicaljoey:
Contact Information: Via note please, with a link or thumb to the piece.
Will Critique: Short-medium length poetry, traditional forms welcome.
Won't Critique: Anything with major mature content, specifically with sex. Prose of any kind. Excessively long poems.
Availability: Generally on DA every day, so expect turnover within a day or two unless I notify you otherwise.

:iconanimelovea:
Contact: Note or Email.
Specialty: Fanfiction and Original stories.
Will not Critique: Essays(I'm the one who needs an essay critic XD), Poetry, Prose, scripts of any kind, and any stories involving fan-made OCs. Ex Hetalia OC, Hunger games OC, etc.
Availability: Most of the time, I'm constantly checking my account.

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Contact- Note (I'm usually on dA from 2:30 pm - 8:00pm).
Specialty- Fanfiction, Fantasy
Won't critique- Um... Self-Insert fanfics?
Availibility- See above, please.

:icongraphospasm:
Contact: Note or email.
Specialty: Fiction and personal essays (AKA creative nonfiction). I've been published in both genres so I know my way around them fairly well. I've also been writing fanfic for years so that's totally on the table, too, and I'm open to critiquing academic papers if anyone needs an extra eye.
Won't Critique: Extremely sexually explicit stories. I don't mind sex scenes, but please let them only take up a SMALL part of the story itself. I don't like stories that are generally offensive (racist, homophobic, etc.), unless the offense is part of key characterization and not a clear vehicle for the author's prejudices.
Availability: I check DA and my email daily, but as a full time college student and part time office worker I might take a while to get back to you with the actual critique. It all depends on my real life workload.

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Contact: Note only please
Specialty: Story and Characters. I don't really have a specific genre I specialize in since I learned about them all.
Won't Critique: Anything that's more sexual then it is anything else. I can understand to some extent, but if it's overwhelming I can't help you.
Availability: Anytime. It may take me a while to respond, but I'm always available.

:iconpoeknowsprose:
I would be willing to offer my critiquing services!
Contact: Note or profile post. Whatever works best for you
Specialty: Stories and characters but I can critique poems too.
Won't critique: anything too explicit sexually
Availability: any time!

:iconaelorn:
Contact: note or email (birdfeet1@gmail.com)
Will not critique: Any fanfiction in a fandom I'm not familiar with. Unless you want me to do basic grammar, in that case, no limits.
Availability: Varies depending on homework, trips, or what play we're doing at school. Most days I'm on for most of the day, to be honest, but some days I can't get on at all. I'll generally get back to you within the week.

:iconminninnewah
Contact: Note.
Specialty: Free form poetry.
Won't critique: Fan fiction.
Availability: Daily.

:iconblackrabbit4:
Just send me a note with the link to the piece.
Availiblity , mostly evenings and weekends.
Will do, mature content (sexual themes should not be overly graphic), original content
Won't read. Anime related or fan fiction. Because really, be creative.

:iconohineedtea:
Contact: note
Specialty: Short stories, flash fiction
Will not critique: fanfiction, poetry, scripts, writing with bad grammar, novels (there may be exceptions)... eerrmm, nothing else i can think of but i'll let you know if it goes on my critique list once i've received a note.
Availability: Varies, but usually able to get critiques done within a week. Will let you know if I need longer.
Perks: You'll be featured in my journal
Condition: You should leave a constructive comment on a piece of my work.

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Contact Infromation: Note, please.
Won't Critique: Things with sexual themes, fan fiction, poetry
Availability: Whenever I can get to a critique.
Speciality: Short stories/vignettes
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Mood: Love ~teambrownie1 1 day ago  Hobbyist General Artist
EDIT FOR MY INFO

contact: note me or post on my profile.
WON'T critique: Nothing. I'm open to anything.
availability: i'm on almost everyday, with some lapses of absence, due to having to study for some test or some such. don't expect the critique to get done immediately. if you need it on short notice, find somebody else.
Specialty: anime/ manga, fantasy, scifi, anything of that sort. literature (no angsty teen crap). comics/ cartoons. anything humor- related.
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~Bluewyrm Jun 8, 2013
Would you mind editing my info to

:iconbluewyrm:
Contact Info: Drop me a note with a link to the material. If it's not ready for public consumption yet, I recommend using stash to upload. Please tell me what level of critique you want. I will no longer bug people to to add a link. No link = no review.
Won't Critique: I reserve the right to turn you down if I'm uncomfortable with the subject material; an uncomfortable editor is a lousy editor. I will correct some erotica/fetish-related stuff, but be prepared for a much higher level of revisions in those sections.
Specialty: I specialize in fixing spelling and usage mistakes, as well as correcting awkward phasing and plot inconsistencies ('plot holes'). If you need or want a heavy overhaul, come to me. Fantasy, sci-fi, and essays are all good, although I'll do others as well. I really like reviewing or beta-ing Fanfic, and will review series I'm unfamiliar with for the basics (grammar, phrasing, flow, plotting) even if I can't assist with characterization and other series-dependent features.
Availability: I'm fairly busy, but everyone who properly notes me for an editing will eventually get it, in the order in which I receive requests :)


[end info section, start short rant]

I've been really, really behind on my editing because I was trying to service people in the order they noted me but folks kept forgetting to link me the piece in their note, so I kept waiting a week or so for them to respond to a "linkplz" request....
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=Gingersanps May 17, 2013  Student Writer
I'm rather new to dA; however, I've had experience critiquing due to my writing classes. So, I'd like to give my service to others.

Contact Infromation: Note, please.
Won't Critique: Things with sexual themes, fan fiction, poetry
Availability: Whenever I can get to a critique.
Speciality: Short stories/vignettes
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Mood: Joy =OHiNeedTea May 15, 2013  Student Writer
I'd like to offer my services, I already critique for a few groups already.
Contact: note
Specialty: Short stories, flash fiction
Will not critique: fanfiction, poetry, scripts, writing with bad grammar, novels (there may be exceptions)... eerrmm, nothing else i can think of but i'll let you know if it goes on my critique list once i've received a note.
Availability: Varies, but usually able to get critiques done within a week. Will let you know if I need longer.
Perks: You'll be featured in my journal
Condition: You should leave a constructive comment on a piece of my work
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~poeknowsprose Apr 29, 2013
I'd like to be a critic.

Contact: Either note or message. Whatever works best or you.
Specialty: Chapter works
Won't critique: Anything too mature or fan fiction
Available: Daily
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=minninnewah Apr 28, 2013  Student Writer
I'd like to be a critic!

Contact: Note.

Specialty: Free form poetry.

Won't critique: Fan fiction.

Availability: Daily.
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*blackRabbit4 Apr 28, 2013
Me as well?

Just send me a note with the link to the piece.
Availiblity , mostly evenings and weekends.
Will do, mature content (sexual themes should not be overly graphic), original content

Won't read. Anime related or fan fiction. Because really, be creative.
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:iconaelorn:
Mood: Joy ~Aelorn Apr 7, 2013  Hobbyist Artisan Crafter
I'd like to sign up to do this.

Contact: note or email (birdfeet1@gmail.com)
Will not critique: Any fanfiction in a fandom I'm not familiar with. Unless you want me to do basic grammar, in that case, no limits.
Availability: Varies depending on homework, trips, or what play we're doing at school. Most days I'm on for most of the day, to be honest, but some days I can't get on at all. I'll generally get back to you within the week.
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~Aelorn Apr 7, 2013  Hobbyist Artisan Crafter
I'd like to sign up.

Contact: Note or email
Availability: It's a little choppy due to homework and Drama, but I try and check at least once a week.
Will not critique: Fanfics that deal with stuff I'm not familiar with. But just ask if you aren't sure.
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~poeknowsprose Jan 30, 2013
I would be willing to offer my critiquing services!

Contact: Note or profile post. Whatever works best for you

Specialty: Stories and characters but I can critique poems too.

Won't critique: anything too explicit sexually

Availability: any time!
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