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Mon Jun 08, 2015 6:49 pm
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steampowered says...



*sets up shop in WRFF*

So, hello fellow writers.
Some of you may know me.
If you're an active member on YWS, I may well have already reviewed some of your work.

However...

I haven't reviewed much lately (I've even skipped a whole bunch of review days. Bad steam) which is why I'm opening this review thread (as a kind of kick up the bum to get me to chat less and review more) 8)


What will I review?

- Short stories and novels. I specialise in fantasy but I will review most fiction (see "What won't I review?" for more details)

- Anything with a content rating. I know a lot of reviewers won't touch this, but I won't refuse to review something on terms of content. So feel free to send me links to your Game of Thrones-style epics and I'll review them. I may comment however if I feel it's a little gratuitous.


What won't I review?

- Anything with three or more long, in-depth reviews at the time the author posted a request. This may however be negotiable if you feel nobody has commented on a particular aspect of the story you wanted them to comment on.

- Anything that is not a short story or a novel.

- If you send me a link to a novel chapter which is more than about 2 chapters into a story, I will ONLY review that chapter and if I haven't read the whole novel please don't expect me to read through masses of chapters before I start reviewing the chapter you linked me to. I will review chapters in the middle of books as standalone stories.

I may refuse to review something if I feel it breaks one of these rules.


What can you expect from my reviews?

I always take a great deal of care and time when reviewing, and NEVER try and rush reviews. Here is my reviewing priority list:

- Formatting
- Spelling, grammar and punctuation
- Problems with plot
- Characterisation and worldbuilding

If your formatting and your spelling, grammar and punctuation isn't quite there, don't expect me to review problems with the plot and characters! Nitpicks will come first.

It's probably best not to ask me for a review if you are of a very sensitive disposition; I can be very harsh when it comes to critiquing.

Here are a few examples of my reviews so you know what to expect:
My review on Sulli 1
My review on Little Sister


Other Notes

- Since I'm not American, I may not understand some Americanisms and may try and correct them. Please ignore me if I do this and you disagree with what I've said.

- Please, PLEASE reply to my review. An in-depth rant or just a brief note to say thanks at the bottom of the review lets me know you've read it. This is all I expect in return.

- Please be patient. I will try and process your request in a maximum of three days. If I haven't done anything after this time, shoot me a PM to remind me that I still have to review your work.

- And please attach a link to your work! If I'm busy it's a nuisance having to sift through a dozen portfolios looking for the stories people want me to review.

- Reviews are on a strictly first come first served basis.

*whew* So, if I haven't put anyone off yet, feel free to ask for reviews! :smt004
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Mon Jun 08, 2015 8:00 pm
artybirdy says...



@steampowered

Hey! :D

The Stolen Bride

I have already received two in-depth reviews on this story. However, I'd like another one so I can identify a common issue in it.

Let me know if you'll review it.

Thanks! :)

P.S: If you accept the above, would you take another request? My other story has 4 reviews, but there was less focus on the characters and descriptions.
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Mon Jun 08, 2015 8:05 pm
steampowered says...



@ArtStyx - yes, I am happy to review your story, and I will do so as soon as I can! :D
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Mon Jun 08, 2015 8:08 pm
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@steampowered

Thank you! ^_^
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Tue Jun 09, 2015 12:01 am
Lael says...



It would be appreciated if you would review these two sections of my novel. The way I am planning on doing it is putting flashbacks after every few chapters. This flashback is after chapter 1. Thanks!

Shadow Princess (Flashback 1: Strawberry Ice Cream)

Shadow Princess (Chapter Two)
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Tue Jun 09, 2015 4:56 pm
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steampowered says...



@ArtStyx - I've reviewed your story.

To answer your question, yes, I will take requests as long as they fit the criteria. If you feel the reviews are lacking detail in something you consider important, feel free to link me to the story and I will focus in on the bit the other reviewers missed.

@EmmaKi - this is to confirm I have received your request, and will act on it soon.
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Tue Jun 09, 2015 8:39 pm
artybirdy says...



@steampowered
Thank you!

Her Boss has reviews on only the plot. I'd like a review on characterisation and descriptions.
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Thu Jun 11, 2015 6:08 pm
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@EmmaKi - I've reviewed the two Shadow Princess works you requested a review for.

@ArtStyx - I'll review "Her Boss" soon and will be sure to specifically review the bits you asked for.
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Sat Jun 13, 2015 11:47 pm
Lael says...



Hey, could you also check out these?

Shadow Princess (Chapter Three)

Shadow Princess (Flashback 2: The Zone)
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Thu Jun 18, 2015 6:01 pm
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Sorry I'm a little late, but I've now reviewed everything. :)
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Thu Jun 18, 2015 6:02 pm
artybirdy says...



@steampowered
It's fine, and thank you! :)
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Fri Jun 19, 2015 7:56 pm
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hello Steam!

If you can, please review.
www.youngwriterssociety.com/work/Lau200 ... ome-121832
Don't worry about it if you can't.

-Lau.
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Mon Jun 22, 2015 3:27 pm
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@Lau2001 Reviewed! :D
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Mon Jun 22, 2015 3:36 pm
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Thank you!
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Thu Jun 25, 2015 12:59 am
Lefty says...



Hey, Steamy! I just started posting chapters to a new story I'm working on called Soulmates. It's Romance/Teen Fiction with maybe a slight Science Fiction aspect thrown in. Anyway, I have the first two chapters up. If you'd like to review it, you're welcome to read just the first one or both if you like it. If you're able to get to it, I really appreciate it. Thanks!

Soulmates - Chapter 1
Soulmates - Chapter 2
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