Open For Paid Critiques

For a limited time. Plus, what's upcoming on The Writer's Attic.

I quietly opened for paid critiques earlier this month and already have quite a bit in my queue, but I’m very excited to read more! It’s been a while since I’ve been able to take on new critiques, and I can’t wait to see what you’ve been working on.

What I Critique

• fiction in any genre, in any age range (and I think I’ve actually critiqued almost every genre at this point!)

• query letters

• synopses

What I Don’t Critique

• I am not your girl for non-fiction or poetry.

• I don’t usually critique more than 50 pages to start with. I can start with 50 pages and then continue from there if you’re happy with the initial critique I deliver. I want to make sure we’re a good match before we commit to a whole manuscript.

How I Critique

• I provide feedback on plot, characters, and other big-picture story elements in a way that aims to help you work toward publication of your fiction.

• I provide in-line notes, plus a letter with an overview of suggestions for revision.

• I give in-depth notes, but I’m also positive and encouraging. My aim is for you to feel excited to revise.

Who I’ve Critiqued

I’ve done many paid critiques and taught creative writing classes. I’ve also given critiques to some of your favorite authors, including

• Emily Henry

• Traci Chee

• Stacey Lee

• Randy Ribay

• Kelly Loy Gilbert

• Jo Whittemore

In fact, you can find some fun stories about me and my critiques in the acknowledgment pages of Beach Read and People We Meet On Vacation.

What Critics Say About My Own Novels

• *“Strange and compelling” —Kirkus, starred review

• “One of those rare gems that truly transcends the covers” —BCCB

• “Complex, unique, and alluring” —VOYA

• “An exciting ride” —Publisher’s Weekly

• *“A thrilling ride… the kind of book that keeps readers up at night” —Kirkus, starred review

• “A whirlwind of close calls and shocking disclosures with a mind-bending twist" —Shelf Awareness

• “A taut sf mystery... with an irresistible premise and Peevyhouse primes it for maximum suspense… An excellent speculative mystery with mind-bending twists” —Booklist

• *“The tension increases with each layer of reality Lake peels away. Compulsively readable” —Booklist, starred review

• “This post-apocalyptic novel will have wide appeal… Recommended” —School Library Connection

• “Heady suspense in a fast-paced survival adventure” —BCCB

• “Skillfully blurs boundaries and perceptions” —Publisher’s Weekly

• “A heady trip into a creepy, surreal virtual world” —Kirkus

My Current Prices

I charge by the double-spaced page and you can send a query letter as one of your pages if you’d like.

• Query letter only (not double-spaced): $50

• 10 pages: $80

• 20 page: $150

• 30 pages: $200

• 40 pages: $250

• 50 pages: $300

How To Purchase

If you’d like to buy a critique, head to this link (click). Instructions will follow on how to send your pages to me.

If you have any questions, feel free to post them in the comments or contact me (click).

I look forward to reading your work!

—Parker

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Coming Up On The Writer’s Attic

• Why Agents Are Rejecting Your Work

  • all subscribers get a very detailed checklist to help you hone your query strategy

  • paid subscribers can use a form to get my help with this

• 5-Page Book Club: The Thursday Murder Club

  • paid subscribers get a look at what makes this book the most successful novel of the past few years

  • free subscribers get a limited free preview

• A Book Belongs Only To Its Writer

  • all subscribers get a in-depth reflection on how to approach revision in a way that honors your creative vision

  • paid subscribers get a pdf guide to revising your novel

• The Book Breakdown: I Have Some Questions For You

  • all subscribers get to dive into a new series in which we break down the elements of a published novel in order to discuss what makes it a good book, so we can sharpen our skills as storytellers