Hi everyone. There is an older thread about this, but nobody has responded in over a year.
I would like to see if anyone who had gotten HM or SHM recently would be interested in exchanging crits in order to improve our stories for re-submission to WotF or for other markets. I think I know what my fatal error was, as I see that I broke a couple of 'the rules' in my plotline. Sadly, elements I consider vitally integral to the plot may exclude it from rising higher in this contest, but I would like to be sure...
Earning HM or SHM tells us our stories must have some real merit already, in the form in which we submitted them. Therefore, I am nervous about undertaking revisions without outside input. The old "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" aphorism comes to mind. I want to improve my story without damaging its integrity, or the aspects that earned it SHM.
If you feel the same way about your HM or SHM story, would you like to exchange crits?
HM and SHM Crit Exchange?
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HM and SHM Crit Exchange?
Q2 Volume 37 - SHM
Q3 Volume 37 - No Entry
Q4 Volume 37 - HM
Q3 Volume 37 - No Entry
Q4 Volume 37 - HM
Re: HM and SHM Crit Exchange?
I’m happy to do a crit!
V34: R,HM,R
V35: HM,R,R,HM
V36: R,HM,HM,SHM
V37: HM,SF,SHM,SHM
V38: P
ALWAYS available for critique.
www.rebeccaetreasure.com
V35: HM,R,R,HM
V36: R,HM,HM,SHM
V37: HM,SF,SHM,SHM
V38: P
ALWAYS available for critique.
www.rebeccaetreasure.com
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Hi there RSchibler! And CONGRATULATIONS on your Semi-Finalist Award!!!
You gave me a crit for an earlier version of this story. I think the advice you gave me enabled me to attain a higher rating than I ever could have managed without it. If you would not mind re-reading it in its current form, I can send it along to you.
You gave me a crit for an earlier version of this story. I think the advice you gave me enabled me to attain a higher rating than I ever could have managed without it. If you would not mind re-reading it in its current form, I can send it along to you.
Q2 Volume 37 - SHM
Q3 Volume 37 - No Entry
Q4 Volume 37 - HM
Q3 Volume 37 - No Entry
Q4 Volume 37 - HM
Re: HM and SHM Crit Exchange?
LibrarianBarbarian wrote:Hi everyone. There is an older thread about this, but nobody has responded in over a year.
I would like to see if anyone who had gotten HM or SHM recently would be interested in exchanging crits in order to improve our stories for re-submission to WotF or for other markets. I think I know what my fatal error was, as I see that I broke a couple of 'the rules' in my plotline. Sadly, elements I consider vitally integral to the plot may exclude it from rising higher in this contest, but I would like to be sure...
Earning HM or SHM tells us our stories must have some real merit already, in the form in which we submitted them. Therefore, I am nervous about undertaking revisions without outside input. The old "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" aphorism comes to mind. I want to improve my story without damaging its integrity, or the aspects that earned it SHM.
If you feel the same way about your HM or SHM story, would you like to exchange crits?
You are wise to think like this, LB. Tread carefully, but it's worth trying to find the reason it did not stay in the prospective finalist pile.
You were there.
Well done!
Best,
Moon
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Critter Awards: BEST AUTHOR 2019 & 2020 BEST SF&F STORY 2018, 2019, 2020
“Muzik Man" wins Best SF&F Story of 2020 https://bit.ly/34M9BTp
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Thank you, Wulf! I think I owe you a BIG thank you, as I pilfered many secrets from your overflowing vaults!
Q2 Volume 37 - SHM
Q3 Volume 37 - No Entry
Q4 Volume 37 - HM
Q3 Volume 37 - No Entry
Q4 Volume 37 - HM
Re: HM and SHM Crit Exchange?
I'm new to the forum, but I would be happy to exchange crits. I'm floundering a little myself with how to continue to improving, so I ended up here looking for advice. All I can offer is my first impressions and opinions which could hopefully be of some use.
If anyone else is interested in swapping, PM me. The story I'm looking for feedback on is fantasy and on the longer side, ~15,000 words
If anyone else is interested in swapping, PM me. The story I'm looking for feedback on is fantasy and on the longer side, ~15,000 words
2 x Silver
3 x HM
10 x R
3 x HM
10 x R
Re: HM and SHM Crit Exchange?
I've gotten busier and get more crit requests than I used to, so for longer stories (10k+) I'll give you my thoughts on the first 5k words. If the story compels me to read on, I'll do more, but I can only promise the first 5k. If that works for you, send me a PM.
V34: R,HM,R
V35: HM,R,R,HM
V36: R,HM,HM,SHM
V37: HM,SF,SHM,SHM
V38: P
ALWAYS available for critique.
www.rebeccaetreasure.com
V35: HM,R,R,HM
V36: R,HM,HM,SHM
V37: HM,SF,SHM,SHM
V38: P
ALWAYS available for critique.
www.rebeccaetreasure.com
Re: HM and SHM Crit Exchange?
This sounds a good idea to me - I'd love to swap if you're looking for another reader (I'll PM you). I have a 7,500-word story that just received HM. I broke one of my main writing rules and it has something else I consider to be a considerable flaw in my efforts to winning WotF. I wonder if the story could have reached a higher level otherwise. I'm not likely to submit it to WotF again, but I will send it to other markets.
35: - R R R | 36: R HM R R | 37: HM HM HM SHM
Probably free for critique swaps, but double-check in case I'm away.
Probably free for critique swaps, but double-check in case I'm away.
Re: HM and SHM Crit Exchange?
LibrarianBarbarian wrote:Hi everyone. There is an older thread about this, but nobody has responded in over a year.
I would like to see if anyone who had gotten HM or SHM recently would be interested in exchanging crits in order to improve our stories for re-submission to WotF or for other markets. I think I know what my fatal error was, as I see that I broke a couple of 'the rules' in my plotline. Sadly, elements I consider vitally integral to the plot may exclude it from rising higher in this contest, but I would like to be sure...
Earning HM or SHM tells us our stories must have some real merit already, in the form in which we submitted them. Therefore, I am nervous about undertaking revisions without outside input. The old "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" aphorism comes to mind. I want to improve my story without damaging its integrity, or the aspects that earned it SHM.
If you feel the same way about your HM or SHM story, would you like to exchange crits?
I hain't got a silver, or a regular HM nither. But if you want I'm willing to take a look at your silver. I'll send you my email in case you're interested.

Success is going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm. ~ Winston Churchill
V. 37: R, R, R, HM
V. 38: ?,
V. 37: R, R, R, HM
V. 38: ?,
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Re: HM and SHM Crit Exchange?
LibrarianBarbarian wrote:I want to improve my story without damaging its integrity, or the aspects that earned it SHM.
If you feel the same way about your HM or SHM story, would you like to exchange crits?
If you would like another set of eyes, I'll be happy to take a look. My turnaround time is pretty quick.
As for an exchange, I tend to decide which story I'm going to submit on the first day of the deadline month. If you're busy or unavailable around that time, it's cool as I'm still willing to read yours to see if anything stick out.
--AE
AE for short
Running count: R: 4 | HM: 14 | SHM: 2
37q1 -- Romantic SF/Crime -- SHM
37q2 -- Military SF -- HM
37q3 -- < Submission pending >
Running count: R: 4 | HM: 14 | SHM: 2
37q1 -- Romantic SF/Crime -- SHM
37q2 -- Military SF -- HM
37q3 -- < Submission pending >
Re: HM and SHM Crit Exchange?
I like this idea. I'd be happy to participate. Wulf is right about not getting too obsessed with tweaking your old works. I have this problem. But I agree that finding out why you didn't quite get there can be an important learning tool
So, I'd be happy to send out my SHM for a crit and to give same in return.
So, I'd be happy to send out my SHM for a crit and to give same in return.
36: R, R, R, SHM
37: R, HM, R, HM
38 ?
37: R, HM, R, HM
38 ?
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chuckt wrote:I like this idea. I'd be happy to participate. Wulf is right about not getting too obsessed with tweaking your old works. I have this problem. But I agree that finding out why you didn't quite get there can be an important learning tool
So, I'd be happy to send out my SHM for a crit and to give same in return.
I'd love to read your SHM! I got an HM but changed it drastically since, so don't need an exchange.
Q4 V.36: HM
Q3 V.37: R
Q4 V.37: SHM
Q3 V.37: R
Q4 V.37: SHM
Re: HM and SHM Crit Exchange?
I have a really short SHM from Q2 that I would like to exchange with someone if anyone is still looking to exchange.
v36 Q1, Q3 - HM; Q4 - R
v37 Q1 - R; Q2 - SHM
v37 Q1 - R; Q2 - SHM
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