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This workshop will include the opportunity to submit your own written work for a professional critique.
This workshop will include the opportunity to submit your own written work for a professional critique.
Once registered, your critique partner will contact you via email, after which you email your work to your partner. After your partner reviews your work, they will return it with critique notes attached. At the workshop, you and your critique partner will connect for 15-20 minutes to review the work and notes together (if needed, you and your partner can set up a time outside the workshop to meet).
Each written work submitted is $45 in cash or a check made payable to the critique partner chosen on the workshop day OR the faculty member may also request to use their finance app information (such as PayPal). Your payment will go directly to the faculty member before the conference. If the faculty member has not received payment by the conference date—unless other arrangements have been made—they are not required to meet with you.
Once a faculty member has received as many critiques as they offered to take, we’ll note next to their name that they are no longer taking critiques.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
You may submit according to the following standard industry guidelines:
Up to 1500 words (except Children's)
Children's genre 700 word
Times New Roman
12 point font
Double-spaced
Line-numbered
Page-numbered
2025 CRITIQUE PARTNERS
2025 CRITIQUE PARTNERS
JULIE LAVENDER
Julie Lavender is a Christian writer, speaker, and author passionate about encouraging others through faith-filled storytelling. She writes to inspire joy, gratitude, and a deeper walk with Christ. Julie enjoys sharing family-focused devotionals and practical insights to help readers embrace God’s blessings in everyday life. Julie is available for critiques across all genres.
www.JulieLavenderWrites.com
PAM WALKER
Pam Walker is an award-winning writer and the president of the Word Weavers International Boone County chapter. Widely published, she has a passion for helping others bring their stories to life. Through her writing and mentorship, Pam encourages and equips fellow writers to share their words with excellence and purpose. Pam is available for critique in the genre: Articles.
Facebook.com/pam.b.sheppard
KIMBERLY STACY SKAGGS
Kimberly Stacy Skaggs, a multi-award-winning author and speaker, educates, empowers, and normalizes disabilities in an able-bodied world. Her writing inspires hope, fosters understanding, and reflects God’s image in all people. Represented by Linda Glaz, she offers fiction critiques (no sci-fi). She is represented by Linda Glaz of The Linda Glaz Literary Agency.
Kimberly is available for critiques in the genre: Fiction (no sci-fi).
www.KimberlyStacySkaggs.com
KARISA MOORE
Karisa Moore is the founder of the Word Weavers Boone County chapter and serves as chaplain while mentoring multiple groups in the tri-state area. As an author and speaker, she is passionate about mental health and suicide awareness, she is the author of Turn the Page and Broken Butterflies. Karisa Moore is available for critiques in the genres: Short stories, Poetry and Young Adult
www.TurningThePageOnSuicide.org
KRISTA HARRINGTON
Krista is a Cincinnati native who fell in love with picture books from the first time she held one. After having two sons, ideas for her own came naturally. She is an active member of Word Weavers International and SCBWI and is represented by Books & Such Literary Management. Krista is available for critiques in the genre: Children's
KristaHarrington.com
KATHY HENDLEY, PhD
Kathy Hendley is an author, speaker, and podcast host passionate about helping others overcome obstacles and pursue their calling. She hosts Write on Purpose virtual writing retreats and the Mysterious Book Club podcast. A devoted Bible study enthusiast, she also serves on her church’s worship and prayer teams. She is available for critiques in the genres: technical writing, journals, and curriculum and is available for critiques.
KathyHendley.com
ALEXANDRA ELY
Alexandra Ely, a fantasy and science fiction novelist, learned storytelling from a Russian playwright. She holds a Bachelor's in Liberal Arts, with work in niche publications and an international anthology. A grateful Word Weavers member, she is passionate about crafting imaginative worlds that captivate and inspire readers. Alexandra is available for critiques in the genre: Sci-Fi / Fantasy
AlexandraElyBooks.com
KAREN MILLS
Karen Mills loves writing about God’s goodness. She holds a BA in music, completed the Institute of Children’s Literature course, and won 2nd place for her devotional at the 2025 Asheville Christian Writers Conference. Her 90-day devotional, Deep Sea Living with Jesus, co-written with her husband, launches this fall. Karen is available for critiques in the genres: Devotions
MillsSteveKaren.com
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