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Cynthea Liu's Critiques

6/1/2014

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This past spring I participated in an online writing contest hosted by Cynthea Liu, called Red Light Green Light. When the light is green, writers can send in the first 125 words of their story. Cynthea gives a tiny critique, and you either pass and continue in the contest or return to the start line. If you pass, you continue sending in next pages until someone wins. If your story doesn't pass, you return to the start line with a new story. It's really fun to play and get some feedback. Well, I happened to be one of the winners for the picture book category. I won a free critique from Cynthea. 

Cynthea is amazing! She's represented by Andrea Brown Literary Agency and is the author of the most recent picture book Wooby and Peep, Sterling 2013. She's also written a middle grade novel and young adult book. Her full bio is here. 

I had a wonderful 30 minute phone call with her, and she gave me great new advice and suggestions. It was also good to get her multicultural writing advice because Cynthea has written some multicultural books and has experience with editors and marketing. I've already revised my manuscript and can't wait to see what my critique groups say.   

So if you want another eye and perspective on your WIP, check out Cynthea's critique service. Her prices are very reasonable, and she's quite knowledgeable of the market. 

You can find Cynthea at her web site: Writing for Children and Teens. Below are some books she has written.

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9 Comments
Sylvia Liu link
6/2/2014 12:43:57 am

I also participated this Spring & was very impressed with Cynthea's ability to provide insightful critiques based on small snippets of writing. I'm sure her full critiques were even better.

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Tina Cho link
6/2/2014 07:49:01 am

Great, Sylvia, I'm glad you participated, too!

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Penny Parker Klostermann link
6/2/2014 03:58:03 am

Thanks for an informative post about Cynthea and her services. Wooby and Peep sounds adorable. I just requested it through my inter-library loan and can't wait to read it :-)

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Tina Cho link
6/2/2014 07:49:53 am

Thanks, Penny. I'm glad you're going to read Wooby and Peep!

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Evelyn Christensen link
6/2/2014 04:05:04 am

Congratulations, Tina, on winning one of Cynthea's critiques! I agree she's awesome. And I was even fortunate enough to get to meet her in person year before last at the SOKY Book Fest. She's so generous to give of her time and talents to help other authors.

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Tina Cho link
6/2/2014 07:50:39 am

How neat, Ev, that you were able to meet Cynthea!

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Vivian Kirkfield link
6/2/2014 08:19:11 am

Tina...so glad you are sharing about RLGL...Cynthia is extremely generous to do this contest/challenge...I'm sure she needed some extra Tylenol - having to read so many manuscripts. :) If not for you and Carrie, I would not have known about it and, even though I came in close to the end, it was lots of fun . CONGRATULATIONS on the win...and I can't wait to see the changes you've made to your story. :)

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Tina Cho link
6/2/2014 08:29:14 pm

Thanks, Vivian! I'm glad you got to play. Can't wait for your advice on my revision!

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Tracy Campbell link
10/18/2014 11:04:24 am

Hi Tina, congrats on winning a critique. And I checked out Cynthea's site. Looks like it's packed full of info.

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