A Follower Contest!
Today is 1-11-11. Does that sound lucky or what?
Last fall when I was plotting the release of True Believers I asked what sort of prizes people would like to see in contests. An overwhelming number of you asked for a manuscript critique from yours truly.
Still interested?
From now until January 26, I am running a Follower Contest. Follow me on this blog or Facebook and be entered for a chance to win either a cool t-shirt or a manuscript critique (your choice of prize).
To enter:
Add yourself to my friend or follower list, then fill out this form telling me so. You can enter multiple times if you tweet or mention this contest (with this link) on Facebook or your blog.
The form is also on the Contest page at the top of this blog.
Already following me? You will earn double points when you enter--just because I think you're special. :o)
Winner:
Chosen by random drawing. But the more you enter, the better your chances.
Prizes:
Your choice of t-shirt or critique.
If you choose the critique, your manuscript must be as polished as you can get it. I will not correct grammar, but I will review the story for character, plot, conflict, and world building.
Manuscript should be no more than 90k, but I'll cut you some slack if it goes over. I will read partials if you insist, but that will be in lieu of a full manuscript review.
Am I qualified to critique your manuscript?
Yup. I've done so much reviewing there's a price on my head in seven solar systems. They'll never catch me alive.
Any questions?
Comments
I'll blog about it either tonight or tomorrow.
Angelina: I can't think of a single writer who doesn't benefit from getting a fresh pair of eyes on their work.
I know with my CPs, I refuse to let them read my work more than once so I can be assured of objectivity.
Help me, Maria. You're my only hope.
Go to the form on the contest page: http://mariazannini.blogspot.com/p/follow-maria-zannini.html
That one works.
--Obi Wan, over and out
Also, just a heads up - i put that i'm friends with you on FB. I think i am, but if i'm not, i'll add you tonight when i'm off of work.
I'm always looking for feedback. If I promise a peanut-butter free zone, does that count as a bribe?
I show up as my alter-ego on FB, btw. I'm stuck in an identity crisis.
Ref: If I promise a peanut-butter free zone, does that count as a bribe?
Ha! I should probably give extra points for that. But I gotta stick to the original rules.
Mason
Thoughts in Progress
A Crit from you will be a fabu gift, Trust me to harp about this as much as I can
Krista: You're going to be sorry if you win and get a goat instead. You're going to have to pay shipping, you know. :grin: Oh, and I don't even want to think about getting it past customs.
You won a Stylish Blogger Award. Get your award at my blog.
I wish I had something even close to being critique-worthy :shrug: some day.
Good luck to all who enter.
I heard about your contest on Facebook so decided to stalk... er... um... I mean to become a follower. So the extra pair of binoculars is just me now! :)
michellehickman.blogspot.com
Ref: Worshipfullness
I wonder if I can get that tattooed on my chest.
Angelina: Thank you for the award!
Sherri: Why are you doing needlepoint when you should be writing? LOL!
lbdiamond, Suzanne, Michele: Welcome! Make yourselves at home!
Awesome contest!