Online Writing Workshop Reviewer Honor Roll

REVIEWER HONOR ROLL

Listed here (and highlighted in each monthly newsletter) are the people who have given useful, insightful reviews that have been appreciated by the authors (or others who have learned from the review). After all, that's what makes the workshop go, and we want to give great reviewers a little well-earned recognition from the workshop community. If you've received a review you really appreciated and would like to the reviewer to appear in the Reviewer Honor Roll, just fill out the nomination form to send your nomination to the workshop staff. Nominations are added to this page monthly.

LAST MONTH'S NOMINEES (IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER)

Reviewer: Becca Patterson
Submission: Timekeeper, Ch 13-14 by Lindsay Kitson
Submitted by: Lindsay Kitson
Nominator's Comments: One of the most perceptive reviews I've had in a while; she let me know what got tiresome, but also what she liked, but just as useful were the more neutral comments about what she understood from the story and what she expected to happen in the future. Impressive, since she was jumping in at chapter 13!

Reviewer: Olivia Fowler
Submission: Odd Stuff by Virginia Nelson
Submitted by: Virginia Nelson
Nominator's Comments: Not only did she go bit by bit through my work and give critical informative help, she also managed to be encouraging at the same time. She did what I have been seeking for over a year....took my work apart and told me what's missing. With her line by line breakdown I was able to look at my work in a way that I was unable to see it before. I can't even express how much this one review has inspired me. I would write more but I have to get back to work!Excellent review!!!!

Reviewer: Gio Clairval
Submission: Finding the Balance: Chapter 1 by Jennifer Dawson
Submitted by: Jennifer Dawson
Nominator's Comments: Gio's review was in-depth and very helpful. It' great to see people participating in the crit marathon still giving great reviews! The insights about my chapter vs the synopsis helped a great deal. Thanks!!

Reviewer: Phillip Berrie
Submission: Moon Bird Express CH 21 & CH 22 by Larry Pinaire
Submitted by: Larry Pinaire
Nominator's Comments: Phill's detailed crits and analysis of the flow and techical drawbacks of my story is excellent and extremely helpful. Larry

Reviewer: Alex Binkley
Submission: Moon Bird Express CH 21 & CH 22 by Larry Pinaire
Submitted by: Larry Pinaire
Nominator's Comments: Alex provides insight into social and political considerations of my work that I never expected. It is extremely helpful. Larry

Reviewer: Becca Patterson
Submission: Moon Bird Express CH 21 & CH 22 by Larry Pinaire
Submitted by: Larry Pinaire
Nominator's Comments: Becca's crits are insightful and very helpful. Larry

Reviewer: Eva Folsom
Submission: Rosewood: Chapter eight by Trinity Hawkeye
Submitted by: Trinity Hawkeye
Nominator's Comments: This is GREAT! You were on the mark and had some great advice! Thank you. I hope you crit more of my story in the future. Oh, yeah with that cliff, I was stuck there, having difficulty writing it. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Reviewer: Bobbie Goettler
Submission: My Sky: A Witch History by Elena Patrick
Submitted by: Elena Patrick
Nominator's Comments: Bobbie pointed out what was working for her as a reader and what wasn't, and that's precisely what I needed. And then she proofread the whole thing! I stand in awe. Thank you, Bobbie.

Reviewer: Tod Hardin
Submission: OUT OF XIBALBA - CH 3 by Elizabeth Coley
Submitted by: Elizabeth Coley
Nominator's Comments: Tod balances an eye for detail and word craft with an appreciation of the big picture--the narrative flow and energy. His comments are very helpful.

Reviewer: S. E. Curnow
Submission: Fall of the Dragon: Chapter 3 by A.R. Williams
Submitted by: A.R. Williams
Nominator's Comments: Sometimes a review is filled with good advice. Sometimes they are filled with how to perfect grammar mistakes. And every now and then, they sound as though you are conversing with an old friend, and though you may not agree with every bit of advice--every bit of advice is appreciated. Thanks for the review!

Reviewer: James Cacciavillani
Submission: Midnight Blue, (working title) by Beth V
Submitted by: Beth V
Nominator's Comments: This review was extremely helpful. James pointed out specifics that I think will really make this piece flow better and quicker. He not only offered specifics on the writing, he gave me his impressions as he read this scene. This probably was not the easiest thing to critique since it's just a portion of a chapter, it's a very rough draft and I didn't give much explanation but his comments were very helpful! After reading his review I was able to go back and rewrite this scene and make some much needed improvements.

Reviewer: Stelios Touchtidis
Submission: Midnight Blue, (working title) by Beth V
Submitted by: Beth V
Nominator's Comments: Okay, you guys are totally going to think I'm nominating everyone. Maybe everyone is just a lot better than me. I don't know. But I was blown away by this outstanding and incredibly helpful critique. Stelios took a lot of time to look at every line and write down suggestions where needed. He pointed out things I would have never thought of and gave me outstanding suggestions for improving the flow of this story. He saw some glaring POV issues that I never would have noticed myself. He gave me writing specifics and characterization suggestions. I really feel like I have been given a private lesson from a writing teacher. I'm incredibly grateful for this amazing feedback.

Reviewer: Linda Dicmanis
Submission: Joseph's Well ch 3-4 by Ray Capps
Submitted by: Ray Capps
Nominator's Comments: I just came back to this review today, and I am still amazed at how much I learned from it.

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