Manuscript Critique Services:

Giving and receiving manuscript critiques is one of my favorite ways to collaborate with authors to brainstorm and develop ideas.

I bring years of experience as an English Teacher, Reading Specialist, and Children’s Author to each critique.

You will receive comments and suggestions on big picture concepts such as theme, character development, plot, voice, and tone, as well as some detailed line edits.

Picture book and poetry critiques are $75 for 750 words or less.

If you are interested in requesting a critique please email me at: christinashawnbooks@gmail.com

Testimonials:

“Christina is one of my absolute top choices for a critique, and my immediate go-to whenever I have ideas brewing or a draft I'm excited about. Christina is thoughtful, thorough, kind, and supportive. Her astute consideration of each word lends itself to precise poetry, and she finds ways to pack every bit of emotional punch possible into a manuscript. I wholeheartedly recommend Christina's critiquing and editing services!”

— Danna Z.
"Christina has critiqued several of my manuscripts to date, and it’s always a pleasure to receive her comments. She has a talent for asking just the right questions about a story problem that lights up possible solutions without imposing her voice. It’s a rare and difficult balance for a critique partner to maintain, so I always jump on the chance to have Christina help when I need another set of eyes on a story.”

— Carrie F.
"Christina Shawn has been one of my critique partners for the past four years, and I learn more and more about writing for children with every critique she does for me. She knows my writing voice and keeps that in mind when she writes her comments. With Christina's help, I have been able to self-publish three children's picture books. Whatever the genre, Christina has the knowledge and expertise to critique manuscripts in a professional manner."

— Barbara R.