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CLOSED: Critique of 2500 Words by Author Sarah J Maas

Another fantabulous opportunity to perfect your opening pages, this time with the author of the super-buzzy Throne of Glass. (If you haven’t been reading her novellas set in the same universe, OMG, read them now. FANFRIGGINTASTIC. Ahem.) Sarah J Maas is offering to read the first 2500 words of a young adult paranormal or fantasy novel. She has amazing taste and an equally amazing ability to help improve an MS, so get to bidding, folks.

This auction is open for bids until 11:59pm, Eastern time, June 22nd.

  1. Comment on THIS BLOG POST with your bid. Bidding starts at US$1.
  2. You may, of course, bid more than once.
  3. The highest bid at 11:59pm, Eastern Daylight Time, June 22nd, 2012, will win.
  4. Once the auction closes, if you are the highest bidder, I will contact you with further instructions.
  5. Please DO NOT donate, send the file, etc., unless I email you! SERIOUSLY.
  6. And…go!

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About Sarah:

Sarah J. Maas lives in Southern California, and over the years, she has developed an unhealthy appreciation for Disney movies and bad pop music. She adores fairy tales and ballet, drinks too much coffee, and watches absolutely rubbish TV shows. When she’s not busy writing YA fantasy novels, she can be found exploring the California coastline.

Her debut YA epic fantasy novel, THRONE OF GLASS, will be published by Bloomsbury on August 7th, 2012.

Posted on June 21, 2012 in 2012 Crits, Finished · Comments { 8 }

CLOSED: Critique of a Synopsis by Agent Marisa Corvisiero

Marisa Corvisiero‘s other critique opportunity is a zinger–she’s offered to help one winner refine that synopsis. This can be, in adult, YA, or MG realms, for a romance, thriller, adventure, paranormal, fantasy, or scifi.. Considering the trepidation many authors have when facing the synopsis, get her advice to learn how to make yours sparkle and help charity: water!

You can bid for this critique until June 3rd at 11:59pm, Eastern Daylight Time.

  1. Comment on THIS BLOG POST with your bid. Bidding starts at US$1.
  2. You may, of course, bid more than once.
  3. The highest bid at 11:59pm, Eastern Daylight Time, June 3rd, 2012, will win.
  4. Once the auction closes, if you are the highest bidder, I will contact you with further instructions.
  5. Please DO NOT donate, send the file, etc., unless I email you! SERIOUSLY.
  6. And…go!

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About Marisa:

Marisa A. Corvisiero is the founder of the Corvisiero Literary Agency and our Senior Literary Agent. During the few years prior to starting her own agency, Marisa worked with the L. Perkins Agency, where she learned invaluable lessons and made a name for herself in the industry. She is also a Literary Consultant at Literary Powerhouse Consulting and Attorney. Marisa has over ten years of legal experience in New York City.

Marisa seeks creative stories with well developed plots and rich characters with unique voices. She will consider Romance, Thrillers, Adventure, Paranormal, Fantasy, Science Fiction, and any combination thereof. She will also consider the same genres for Young Adults and Middle Grade readers. In non-fiction, she enjoys out of box and high concept spiritual, self-improvement, parenting, science, business, and cookbooks.

Posted on June 2, 2012 in 2012 Crits, Finished · Comments { 6 }

CLOSED: Critique of a Query by Agent Marisa Corvisiero

Super Agent, founder of Corvisiero Literary Agency, and spifftastic literary consultant at Literary Powerhouse, Marisa Corvisiero is offering TWO winners a query critique. (Even if you have a query for two separate books, you can only win once.) This can be, in adult, YA, or MG realms, for a romance, thriller, adventure, paranormal, fantasy, or scifi. Or a query for a non-fiction spiritual, self-improvement, parenting, science, business, or cookbook proposal.

You can pledge for this critique until June 4th at 11:59pm, Eastern Daylight Time.

  1. Comment on this blog post saying how much you pledge.
  2. By pledging, you promise to donate the pledged amount only if you win
  3. Pledges must be at least $5.
  4. If you would like to pledge more, go for it! Every additional three dollars will give you another entry. (Ex: pledging $20, enough to give one person in a developing nation clean, safe water, gets you six entries.)
  5. You do NOT need to pledge more than previous commenters.
  6. Once pledging time ends, I’ll choose a winner using random.org.
  7. Again: please do NOT donate unless I email you saying you’re the winner.

This is a little complicated, so if you have any questions, feel free to comment below or email me.

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About Marisa:

Marisa A. Corvisiero is the founder of the Corvisiero Literary Agency and our Senior Literary Agent. During the few years prior to starting her own agency, Marisa worked with the L. Perkins Agency, where she learned invaluable lessons and made a name for herself in the industry. She is also a Literary Consultant at Literary Powerhouse Consulting and Attorney. Marisa has over ten years of legal experience in New York City.

Marisa seeks creative stories with well developed plots and rich characters with unique voices. She will consider Romance, Thrillers, Adventure, Paranormal, Fantasy, Science Fiction, and any combination thereof. She will also consider the same genres for Young Adults and Middle Grade readers. In non-fiction, she enjoys out of box and high concept spiritual, self-improvement, parenting, science, business, and cookbooks.

Posted on June 2, 2012 in 2012 Crits, Finished · Comments { 8 }

CLOSED: Critique of 10 Pages by Junior Agent Brittany Booker

Thank you for your patience and participation!
Congrats to Kate, the winner!

Next up in the CLA Triangle (like the Bermuda Triangle, but with the forces of GOOD), Brittany Booker of the Corvisiero Literary Agency is offering to critique the first 10 pages from a YA, fantasy, paranormal, or romance manuscript.

You can pledge for this critique until May 20th at 11:59pm, Eastern Daylight Time.

  1. Comment on this blog post saying how much you pledge.
  2. By pledging, you promise to donate the pledged amount only if you win
  3. Pledges must be at least $10.
  4. If you would like to pledge more, go for it! Every additional five dollars will give you another entry. (Ex: pledging $20, enough to give one person in a developing nation clean, safe water, gets you three entries.)
  5. You do NOT need to pledge more than previous commenters.
  6. Once pledging time ends, I’ll choose a winner using random.org.
  7. Again: please do NOT donate unless I email you saying you’re the winner.

This is a little complicated, so if you have any questions, feel free to comment below or email me.

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About Brittany:

Brittany Booker is a Jr. Literary Agent in training. She has worked with Marisa A. Corvisiero during her time at the L. Perkins Agency. Brittany is a Senior at The University of Arkansas at Monticello, where she is majoring in English and minoring in Journalism.

Brittany loves to read YA, paranormal, fantasy, romance, and some historical fiction. She is a big sucker for happy endings. Brittany has working knowledge of Japanese and Spanish.

Learn more about Brittany at her blog.

Posted on May 18, 2012 in 2012 Crits, Finished · Comments { 5 }