{"id":31508,"date":"2026-01-26T19:57:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T19:57:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/write2ignite.com\/?page_id=31508"},"modified":"2026-02-20T16:53:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T16:53:18","slug":"critiques","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/write2ignite.com\/critiques\/","title":{"rendered":"Two-for-One Critiques"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section section_has_divider et_pb_bottom_divider\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\"><div class=\"et_pb_post_title_0 et_pb_post_title et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_title_container\"><h1 class=\"entry-title\">Two-for-One Critiques<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_bottom_inside_divider et-no-transition\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_0 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\ue08b<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">What We Offer<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Two W2I team members will provide separate critiques of your manuscript up to 10 pages.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_1 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf059<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Why We Offer Critiques<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>If you\u2019re fairly new to the writing business or trying out a different genre, you may wonder whether or not you\u2019re doing it right. Or maybe you have a manuscript that you feel is almost \u2014 but not quite \u2014 working, and you\u2019re not sure why. What can you do? Get a professional critique, of course!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_2 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\ue0f7<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">What to Expect<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Two-for-One Critiques are available for the fee of $60, or a discounted fee of $45 for our members! One manuscript will be critiqued independently by two members of our faculty or Planning Team (see page limits at the bottom of this page).<\/p>\n<p>A critique will give you a thorough review of the strengths and weaknesses of your writing, offer suggestions for improvement, and possibly help you identify potential markets. If you have questions before submitting, please contact Brenda Covert at <a href=\"mailto:bbcovert123@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bbcovert123@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Focus<\/h2>\n<p>Instead of focusing on mechanical errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation, our critiques will focus on the meat of your story. We will point out strengths and weaknesses of the manuscript and make suggestions for improvement. These suggestions may include any of the following:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><ul>\n<li>Point of view<\/li>\n<li>Plot points<\/li>\n<li>Timeline<\/li>\n<li>Word choice<\/li>\n<li>Character authenticity<\/li>\n<li>Age appropriateness for intended audience<\/li>\n<li>Theme<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><ul>\n<li>Premise<\/li>\n<li>Dialogue<\/li>\n<li>Marketability<\/li>\n<li>Structure<\/li>\n<li>Readability<\/li>\n<li>Beginning hook<\/li>\n<li>Endings and character arcs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>How to Submit<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Click the button below to Submit Payment.<\/li>\n<li>Email your manuscript to <a href=\"mailto:bbcovert123@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brenda Covert<\/a>. (Please be sure to check the guidelines before submitting.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_0 et_pb_code et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><div id=\"smart-button-container\">\n      <div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n        <div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.25rem;\">\n          <p>2-for-1 Critiques<\/p>\n          <select id=\"item-options\"><option value=\"Critique\" price=\"60.00\">Critique - 60.00 USD<\/option><\/select>\n          <select style=\"visibility: hidden\" id=\"quantitySelect\"><\/select>\n        <\/div>\n      <div id=\"paypal-button-container\"><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <script src=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/sdk\/js?client-id=AQmTjhrlOJdIvVO_zicbq4tLdOKxa505AF-XCG3vzLU0KnTeHl0qmUFR5gtmyn4yTbftNMZpN3snhNIV&amp;currency=USD\" data-sdk-integration-source=\"button-factory\"><\/script>\n    <script>\n      function initPayPalButton() {\n        var shipping = 0;\n        var itemOptions = document.querySelector(\"#smart-button-container #item-options\");\n    var quantity = parseInt();\n    var quantitySelect = document.querySelector(\"#smart-button-container #quantitySelect\");\n    if (!isNaN(quantity)) {\n      quantitySelect.style.visibility = \"visible\";\n    }\n    var orderDescription = 'Master Class Registration';\n    if(orderDescription === '') {\n      orderDescription = 'Item';\n    }\n    paypal.Buttons({\n      style: {\n        shape: 'rect',\n        color: 'gold',\n        layout: 'vertical',\n        label: 'paypal',\n        \n      },\n      createOrder: function(data, actions) {\n        var selectedItemDescription = itemOptions.options[itemOptions.selectedIndex].value;\n        var selectedItemPrice = parseFloat(itemOptions.options[itemOptions.selectedIndex].getAttribute(\"price\"));\n        var tax = (0 === 0) ? 0 : (selectedItemPrice * (parseFloat(0)\/100));\n        if(quantitySelect.options.length > 0) {\n          quantity = parseInt(quantitySelect.options[quantitySelect.selectedIndex].value);\n        } else {\n          quantity = 1;\n        }\n \n        tax *= quantity;\n        tax = Math.round(tax * 100) \/ 100;\n        var priceTotal = quantity * selectedItemPrice + parseFloat(shipping) + tax;\n        priceTotal = Math.round(priceTotal * 100) \/ 100;\n        var itemTotalValue = Math.round((selectedItemPrice * quantity) * 100) \/ 100;\n \n        return actions.order.create({\n          purchase_units: [{\n            description: orderDescription,\n            amount: {\n              currency_code: 'USD',\n              value: priceTotal,\n              breakdown: {\n                item_total: {\n                  currency_code: 'USD',\n                  value: itemTotalValue,\n                },\n                shipping: {\n                  currency_code: 'USD',\n                  value: shipping,\n                },\n                tax_total: {\n                  currency_code: 'USD',\n                  value: tax,\n                }\n              }\n            },\n            items: [{\n              name: selectedItemDescription,\n              unit_amount: {\n                currency_code: 'USD',\n                value: selectedItemPrice,\n              },\n              quantity: quantity\n            }]\n          }]\n        });\n      },\n      onApprove: function(data, actions) {\n        return actions.order.capture().then(function(details) {\n          alert('Transaction completed by ' + details.payer.name.given_name + '!');\n        });\n      },\n      onError: function(err) {\n        console.log(err);\n      },\n    }).render('#paypal-button-container');\n  }\n  initPayPalButton();\n    <\/script><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Our Write2Ignite Two-for-One Critique Service does not guarantee the marketability of your manuscript. We believe our insights and comments will improve and strengthen your work. But, ultimately, only you can decide what advice to take and how to revise your manuscript.<\/p>\n<p>We reserve the right to decline to critique any manuscript.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Guidelines<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Manuscript Format for Critiques<\/h3>\n<p>All manuscripts should be 12-pt, Times New Roman, double-spaced (unless otherwise noted), with one-inch margins. 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