Critique Services

and Coaching

From one author to another

Welcome Writer Friends!

I am excited that you're here! This page is for anyone who likes to write and just needs an extra set of eyes on their work. Whether you write for your own pleasure, e or to publish, I am here to offer my services.

My goal is to help you write your best story. By working with a critique partner in the beginning stages of writing, you are better able to develop a rich and intriguing prose that will entice your readers. You will also gain confidence in your writing and feel great about the end result.

Currently, I am only accepting works of fiction in the genres listed below in the Adult, New Adult, or Young Adult age groups.

Please reach out to me if you have any questions or would like to inquire about your project.

Genres:

Fantasy, Fantasy Romance, Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Thriller, Mystery, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

What to Expect with My Critiquing Service

Professional Feedback

As with any good critique, I will always highlight your strengths and offer areas of improvement. All feedback is given with encouragement and respect. Implementation of feedback is your choice, as this is your story.

Prose Evaluation

This is a general once over to make sure that your characters, settings, plot, conflict, and resolution are all in line and make sense to the reader.

Often times, writers have so much of their stories in their minds, that they forget that the reader isn't privy to all the information. This can sometimes create confusion or holes that can be caught in the early stages.

Line Edits

I offer basic suggestions and corrections. This may include word choice suggestions, confusing or wordy sentence fixes, minor errors that I catch, and other small changes.

Testimonials

Robyn’s feedback was exactly what I needed. She provided a general impression of my story’s strengths and weaknesses plus her own understanding of its characters and theme, allowing me to gauge how effective I’d been with my meaning, organization, and style. She also provided specific line edits and emotional responses within the margins, which were incredibly helpful because they gave me both an editor’s and a reader’s experience of my work. That, in turn, illuminated places that were confusing or contradictory, places I would never have noticed on my own.

All in all, her specific and constructive suggestions focused my story, making it tighter and more powerful. And despite her extensive feedback, I never felt like she took ownership of my work. Rather, she was a supportive editor and an honest, enthusiastic reader. She was clear that all changes were up to me.

Now, I am much more confident about sharing my short story with the world. Robyn’s time and attention were marvelous. I highly recommend her services.

~ Jennifer A. Shaw