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Carlito · 2012-06-16T00:48:42Z

Hi I want to read your novel! Please read all of the details below before requesting and note I am ONLY reviewing novels. :) Services offered: 1. Isolated chapter reviews: I will do a regular review for ANY chapter of your novel. I will read up to three isolated chapters for any one novel, and if you want me to read three different chapters, they don't have to be in order (for example, it could be 1, 9, & 16). I don't care if it's not the first chapter. 2. Chapter-by-chapter reviews: This means I will read and review every single chapter of your novel start to finish (or until you stop posting). I may not post a review for every single chapter or section you post, depending on the novel and my thoughts, I may combine my thoughts on a few chapters into one review, but I will read the entire thing. If you go more then two months without posting a new chapter I will take you off my list, but you can always ask to be added back to my list in the future. Please check genres I will review below! 3. Reviewing reviews: Do you want to improve your reviewing skills? Do you struggle to get the full 100 points when you review? Have people told you you're too harsh or too nice and you want to change that? Do you struggle to come up with what to say other than grammar and nitpicking in reviews? Let me try to help! This ONLY applies to reviews on prose (not poetry/scripts/art). I will read some of your recent reviews and send you a PM with some suggestions of how you could up your review game. What are my reviews like? **I'm more of a general impressions person rather than a nit-picky grammar person. **For isolated chapter and chapter-by-chapter reviews , what I talk about will vary, but I usually cover: what worked/didn't work for me and why, thoughts on characters/plot/dialogue/pacing, world-building/believability, and whatever else comes to mind. **For any level of review, if there are specific things you're worried about or would like feedback about, please mention that and I will do my best to cover it! I will not do grammar/word choice only reviews. Please note that I may suggest huge changes. I may suggest that you cut scenes, combine scenes, cut characters, change plot lines, re-do major sections, etc. If that freaks you out, you may not be ready for my review style (and that's okay!) :) Genres I'll read: **If it's an isolated chapter, I'll read pretty much anything other than the stuff on my "no" list (below) **If I'm doing a chapter-by-chapter review I'm going to be a little more picky. I will ONLY read realistic/contemporary fiction and/or romance. Realistic fiction with no romance in it - good to go. Realistic fiction with romance in it - heart eyes. Any other genre with a STRONG romance plot (like a main plot line not a sub-plot) - good to go. Any other genre with a sub-plot romance or no romance at all - sorry, but I'm going to pass. **Some things I love to read (your story doesn't have to have any of these elements, but if it does I really, really want to read it: complicated love stories , gritty or dark stories , anything involving music (something about a band, something about being in band/orchestra, people that play instruments or sing, etc.), anything involving mental illness , anything involving travel , unexpected twists that will blow my mind, anything that will give me FEELS , anything that will allow me to learn about another culture /way of life. I Don't want to read: **Paranormal, horror, zombie novels, novels about pandemics. **I don't mind sex/violence/language as long as it's necessary to the story. ** Absolutely no on-screen rape, torture, or animal abuse please and thank you! **Faeries/werewolves/vampires/etc. aren't my favorite and can be hard for me to get into (but not always…) Timing: **I have a full-time job, and while I try to get on YWS every day, that doesn't always happen because of life. **Give me a week or two for isolated chapter reviews, please bother me if I haven't gotten to it in two weeks. **Depending on how many chapters you currently have posted for a chapter it will take me some time to get through the whole thing. If I haven't written you a review in two weeks please bother me. **For reviewing reviews, if I haven't PMed you within a week, please bother me. **If I've "liked" your post requesting a review, I have acknowledged/accepted your request and you're on my list! :) How to request: Please tell me - 1. Name of the novel 2. Genre of the novel 3. 1-4 sentences about what the novel is about (no spoilers). Especially if you want me to review a chapter that isn't chapter 1, PLEASE give me a little context about what's going on because that will help me help you better! 4. What service are you after (and include any specific concerns/things you want me to cover) 5. If this is an isolated chapter request, please link the chapter(s). If this is a chapter by chapter request, please link the first chapter/preface. If this a reviewing reviews request I will PM you. I understand that writing a novel is a deeply personal experience and sharing that work is scary, so I thank you for giving me the opportunity to read your work!

Carlito

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Tue Jul 24, 2012 11:15 pm

Carlito says... · Tue Jul 24, 2012 11:15 pm

I'm leaving for vacation soon and will be gone for a week. I'm taking my computer with me so there is a chance I will be able to review but there is also a chance I won't be able to so Rydia and Ace, sorry in advance for the wait. (Others can still feel free to request reviews but you may have to wait a little while for your lengthy critique)

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Wed Jul 25, 2012 7:44 pm

Carlito says... · Wed Jul 25, 2012 7:44 pm

Rydia is done!! I can totally still review right now on my phone. I've got a long car ride to kill so ask away!!

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BerlynnRae

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Thu Aug 02, 2012 9:51 pm

BerlynnRae says... · Thu Aug 02, 2012 9:51 pm

Hey, I was wondering if you woud be willing to review my novel "Ghost of Theater Two" I have the prologue, first and second chapters done and they need LOTS of help. Thanks so much!
~Berlynn Rae

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coldandlonely

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Fri Aug 03, 2012 11:25 am

coldandlonely says... · Fri Aug 03, 2012 11:25 am

Hey! If you don't mind, could you review the first chapter of my little boredom project?

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Carlito

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Wed Aug 08, 2012 11:25 pm

Carlito says... · Wed Aug 08, 2012 11:25 pm

Ace's novel is done. Berlynn you're next!

It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.

Ask a Therapist!
I want to beta read your novel!

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Kadie

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Wed Aug 08, 2012 11:30 pm

Kadie says... · Wed Aug 08, 2012 11:30 pm

Hi, I'd really appreciate a review on the first chapter of my new story.

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It's only short but I haven't written anything for a long time so I'm very rusty, also I'd like to know if the idea is at all interesting to you.

Thanks

mihaivisan

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Fri Aug 17, 2012 3:44 pm

mihaivisan says... · Fri Aug 17, 2012 3:44 pm

hey, i got two short stories which seems to be having a bit of trouble getting reviews.

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pick one or feel free to read both, and give me your input.
thanks!

"And though I'll think of you I guess
Until the day I die
I think I miss you less and less
As every day goes by"

Carlito

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Sun Aug 19, 2012 3:10 pm

Carlito says... · Sun Aug 19, 2012 3:10 pm

Berlynn and coldandlonely are done! Kadie and mihaivisan are next. Thanks for waiting

It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.

Ask a Therapist!
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Carlito

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Sat Dec 08, 2012 4:27 pm

Carlito says... · Sat Dec 08, 2012 4:27 pm

Hello! The semester is almost over so I am back and taking requests for a short time only (probably until mid-January) so request away!

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Audy

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Sat Dec 08, 2012 5:25 pm

Audy says... · Sat Dec 08, 2012 5:25 pm

How about a poem?

'Tis the season! Donate your poetry.

pahoem

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Tue Dec 25, 2012 1:42 am

pahoem says... · Tue Dec 25, 2012 1:42 am

Hello! A review for my prologue on my fantasy romance novel would be soooo greatly appreciated! Thanks so much!

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RylieJane

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Mon Jan 28, 2013 9:42 pm

RylieJane says... · Mon Jan 28, 2013 9:42 pm

Hello,

I am new to this site and I have written two poems. If you would be willing to review them, I would really appreciate it

Thank you!

Carlito

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Mon Jun 08, 2015 6:17 pm

Carlito says... · Mon Jun 08, 2015 6:17 pm

Re-open and ready for fun!

It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.

Ask a Therapist!
I want to beta read your novel!

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artybirdy

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Fri Jun 12, 2015 12:15 pm

artybirdy says... · Fri Jun 12, 2015 12:15 pm

@Carlito

I have a short story I posted yesterday, and I would love some feedback on it.
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Thanks!

[center]Previously known as ArtStyx[/center]

cookie64

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Fri Jun 12, 2015 2:30 pm

cookie64 says... · Fri Jun 12, 2015 2:30 pm

Please review

The Clock Remembrances- Chapter 2 ~does~

Thank you

Bethany R.

Remember: when people tell you something’s wrong or doesn’t work for them, they are almost always right. When they tell you exactly what they think is wrong and how to fix it, they are almost always wrong.
— Neil Gaiman

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