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: clinton ellingsworth
Submission: Beautiful Dinner by Glenn Harsha
Submitted by: Glenn Harsha
Nominator's Comments: This reviewer touched on all the things that I asked for. He is concise and insightful in his critical review. I wish I had more reviewers like him.

Reviewer: Lindsay B
Submission: Priest of Goddess Staritti Chapter 26 *adult only* by Jeanne Marcella-Ayer
Submitted by: Jeanne Marcella-Ayer
Nominator's Comments: Holding someone's attention through twenty six chapters of an unbaked and jumbled (finished) manuscript (first/second draft) is not an easy task, so I must be doing *something* right. I'm thinking it's the characters. Lindsay is gold. Thank you so much for taking the time and pointing out anything that needs work!

Reviewer: Ursula Warnecke
Submission: convent geometry by Georgina Bruce
Submitted by: Georgina Bruce
Nominator's Comments: She outlined the story in a really perceptive and cogent way, which helped me to see the shape of it from someone else's point of view, which I found really helpful. Also, she gave her opinion as a reader, which is what I think most of the writers here want!

Reviewer: Frances Snowder
Submission: convent geometry by Georgina Bruce
Submitted by: Georgina Bruce
Nominator's Comments: This was a really good, thoughtful review which outlined the story from the reviewer's point of view, and brought into play various concepts which I had not previously seen in the story.

Reviewer: Cynthia Wright
Submission: Primal Urges (C4C) by Michael Goodwin
Submitted by: Michael Goodwin
Nominator's Comments: Cindy's small details are what helps me.

Reviewer: Boz Flamagin
Submission: wE ArE EvErythinG But silEnCE-Chapter 3 by Evan Camp
Submitted by: Evan Camp
Nominator's Comments: This review taught me quite a bit about character tags, POV breaks and it was extremely thorough. Many times reviewers give general critiques, but his were very specific, even highlighting the problem places and offering advice on how to make the needed changes. He provided strengths and weaknesses of my writing, which also helped me know where to focus in the future.

Reviewer: Sage V Jorran
Submission: I Am Cain [revision1] by Pete Aldin
Submitted by: Pete Aldin
Nominator's Comments: Took an immense amount of time and effort to spell out problems with story with suggestions for fixing them. All under headings so it was easy to follow. And with examples from established writers to help me fully grasp what he meant. Very very helpful. thanks!

Reviewer: Hollister Grant
Submission: Chapter One - Owls Bluff Island by Elizabeth Colebourn
Submitted by: Elizabeth Colebourn
Nominator's Comments: This review was helpful because it gave specific details of what wasn't working in my story. But the reviewer also tempered the criticism with some encouraging statements. The critique combined with the encouragement will help me to keep writing!

Reviewer: Ann Winter
Submission: The Tribe of Mary Lore Chapter 13 by Frances Snowder
Submitted by: Frances Snowder
Nominator's Comments: Ann brought up some valuable points regarding the content of the chapter and some point of view issues.

Reviewer: Rhonda S. Garcia
Submission: Upon the Solar Winds, the Hunt by Christine Lucas
Submitted by: Christine Lucas
Nominator's Comments: Detailed and very encouraging. Thank you!

Reviewer: Cécile Cristofari
Submission: CILU'S VIAL by Jeremy Salisbury
Submitted by: Jeremy Salisbury
Nominator's Comments: Highly insightful and effective advice, as well as very specific suggestions addressed within the context of a more pervasive problem.

Reviewer: Stefanie Dubois
Submission: Ode to a Green Sky -- Chapter 6 and 7 by Kendra Highley
Submitted by: Kendra Highley
Nominator's Comments: Stefanie always provides both big picture and detailed critique and advice. I appreciate her help!

Reviewer: J.R. Hoch
Submission: Ode to a Green Sky -- Chapter 6 and 7 by Kendra Highley
Submitted by: Kendra Highley
Nominator's Comments: J.R. has a keen editorial eye, and takes the time to provide thorough and helpful comments.

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