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: K. E. Cooper
Submission: The Hunter by Lisa Damiani
Submitted by: Lisa Damiani
Nominator's Comments: Kari took the time to explain things in depth and gave some great advice that was subjective and helpful.

Reviewer: R. S. Craigson
Submission: Translations--REVISED by Elizabeth Coleman
Submitted by: Elizabeth Coleman
Nominator's Comments: They were very perceptive regarding one of the problems I've struggled the most with: my analytical, stream-of-consciousness writing style. Whereas most people just vaguely tell me, "I'm not able to connect to the characters," R.S. was able to slice right into the problem areas I myself was blind to, and gave me concrete suggestions for fixing them.

Reviewer: Jon Paradise
Submission: Ice palace by Oliver Buckram
Submitted by: Oliver Buckram
Nominator's Comments: This review helped identify numerous POV problems, pointed out weaselly words, and (along with Ada Hoffman's review) questioned the weak ending. Very useful.

Reviewer: Daniel Connaughton
Submission: The End Through Dirty Windows by Marc Knight
Submitted by: Marc Knight
Nominator's Comments: Awewome review and crit. This is why I'm always back on the workshop!

Reviewer: Sally Slater
Submission: Memories of Night by Catrina Popelier
Submitted by: Catrina Popelier
Nominator's Comments: I really appreciated Sally giving specific examples and looking at the different elements. She picked up on things I had skirted over unknowingly and gave me a fresh perspective. Thanks Sally!

Reviewer: Daniel McMinn
Submission: "Cohesion Lost" by Justin Tyme
Submitted by: Justin Tyme
Nominator's Comments: Daniel gave a thoughtful and thurough review of Cohesion Lost. I have been a member of OWW for over 10 years, and have received many outstanding reviews, but his is one of the best.

Reviewer: Arun Jiwa
Submission: Where the Fire Is Not Quenched by Jesse Bangs
Submitted by: Jesse Bangs
Nominator's Comments: This was an excellent review that covered both the good points and bad points of the story, giving me a clear idea of what I need to revise for the next pass.

Reviewer: The Otherworld War (Chapter 1)
Submission: Meagan Blanchard by David Marshall
Submitted by: David Marshall
Nominator's Comments: Helped to clarify what was working and what wasn't.

Reviewer: James Thomson
Submission: The Baker of Benviue--ch. 2 by Kim Allison
Submitted by: Kim Allison
Nominator's Comments: It is always a pleasure to read a review by Mr. Thomson and I am fortunate to have had more than one. He has a wonderful, gracious demeanor as he gently offers suggestions for improvement. What I enjoy most though is his gift for lyricism and word choice when discussing aspects of prose. Far beyond line editing, it almost feels like the fine crafting of poetry. One can always tell a writer who has a love for words--Thanks, James.

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