“As
a home is to an orphan, a word is to a writer."
– Kathy S. Hartwell
“If
you would not be forgotten, as soon as you are dead and
rotten, either write things worth reading, or do things
worth the writing.” -- Benjamin Franklin
References
"After exhaustive
research, I selected Kathy to edit and critique my first
book. What I got back from her convinced me that
this was one of the best decisions I had made during the
entire project. Her work was detailed, instructive,
and highly inspirational. She has the skill to not
only spot crucial errors, but also provide marvelous
suggestions for improvement. Kathy's special talent
is in her ability to instill confidence in your writing
and the determination to see it through to
publication." -- Brad Paul, CA, author, Finding
the One Who's Right and The Couple's Review. What
I will critique
 English language only
Novels
Short stories
Screenplays
Cover letters
Synopses
Non-fiction
Self-help
Any other genre
What I will not critique
Hard-core pornography
Satanism
Poetry
Please note that I
reserve the right to refuse any manuscript. If this
occurs, your money will be refunded. If you have questions as to what is
acceptable or unacceptable, E-mail me first at: kreativekritique@suddenlink.net
How to submit a
manuscript Send a clean, typed, readable
COPY of your manuscript.
Pages must be double-spaced
12-point, or greater font (in
either Courier, Ariel, or Times New Roman)
1" to 1 1/2" margins
Approximately 250 words per page
Print on one side of the page
only
It is not necessary to bind in
any way (staple, paper clip, etc.)
DO NOT SEND THE ONLY COPY OF
YOUR MANUSCRIPT OR ONE YOU DO NOT WANT MARKED (EDITED) ON
Do not send receipt-required, or
in any method, that requires a signature. This will
only delay my receiving it.
If requested, I will Email you
when I receive your package.
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With my critique, I will: Be your mentor and teacher.
Instead of just showing you where your writing weaknesses
are, I will explain how to overcome them. In
addition, I will continue to work with you until you
reach the writing level that is right for you. “The door of
Wisdom is never shut.” –Benjamin Franklin
 Treat you with respect and
compassion. My critique will be constructive
not destructive. I want to improve your writing,
and at the same time, show you that revisions can be
fun. “Tart Words make no friends: a spoonful
of honey will catch more flies than a Gallon of Vinegar.”
-- Benjamin Franklin
Use humor where
appropriate. It is a scientific fact that people
retain more information when humor is used. “Virtue and
Happiness are Mother and Daughter.” – Benjamin
Franklin
Correct grammatical and spelling
errors on your manuscript in pencil. Like a
professor taught me, I believe that writing errors are
not permanent, and an error is not an error if it has
been corrected. “Well done, is twice done.”
-- Benjamin Franklin
I will instruct you on how to use
more effective wording, line-by-line. “Reading makes
a full man - Meditation a profound man – Discourse a
clear man.” -- Benjamin Franklin
Specify areas that are especially
well written, so you will know where your strengths
are. “Hide not your talents, they for Use
were made: What’s a Sun-Dial in the Shade?”
– Benjamin Franklin
Offer suggestions for plot and
character development or other areas that can be
strengthened. “A good example is the best Sermon.”
– Benjamin Franklin
Return several pages of an
analysis of your work. This will include evaluation
of: plot, setting, characterization, dialogue, special
effects (flash forwards, flashbacks, etc.), voice, point
of view and any other areas particular to your
work. “The Things which hurt, instruct.”
– Benjamin Franklin
Will recommend reading or other
resources that will strengthen your areas of
weakness. “An empty bag cannot stand upright.”
– Benjamin Franklin
Answer any questions you may have
by Email. “Have you somewhat to do tomorrow, do
it today.” – Benjamin Franklin
Provide my telephone number for a
personal follow-up, if you desire. “If you would
have guests merry with cheer, be so yourself, or so at
least appear.” – Benjamin Franklin
When I will
look at your manuscript
As
soon as I reasonably can! I have experienced
(firsthand) the unending nailbiting wait for my
manuscript to return to me. Most of the time, your
manuscript will be mailed back to you within two weeks;
however, it would not be such a bad idea to Email me for
the current turnaround time.
Rates
$5.50 per 250-word page (This
includes both the line-by-line edit and the overview
analysis report.) NOTE: Ten page minimum.CHECK OR MONEY ORDER
DRAWN ON U.S. FUNDS ONLY MADE PAYABLE TO: KREATIVE KRITIQUE (or) Kathy S. Hartwell
Mail to:Kreative Kritique
C/O Kathy S. Hartwell
2140 Twelvemile Road
Princeton, WV 24740-6917
USA
PLEASE remember to include the
following when submitting manuscripts: Your manuscript
Any special
questions or concerns
Your check or
money order, drawn on United States funds, made payable
to "Kathy Hartwell." I also accept payment through Paypal.
A return box
for your manuscript with adequate postage for its return.
Outside U.S.,
include international reply coupons, instead. My advice is to use Priority Mail for better mailing service.
Your email
address or telephone number (in case I have any
questions)
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