writing feedback Archives - Karen Tyrrell Author

7 Ways to get Writing Feedback

YEEHAA! I received results from the CYA Conference competition on my two picture books. With hands shaking, I clicked open the emails, praying CYA’s feedback would be constructive, uplifting, … a positive blueprint on AMPING my stories to the HIGHEST publishing standard.

It WAS … and more!

Four months ago, I submitted my two […]

SECRETS in Creating a Likeable HERO Character

SQUEE! I can’t believe the incredible feedback I received from the CYA Writing Competition for JOSH AND THE IT! I scored a perfect 100% from one of the judges for Book 1, of the Super Space Kids series.

What did the CYA judge say about JOSH AND THE IT?

“Loved the cheeky tone – it’s […]

How to Maximize Constructive Writing Feedback

WOOHOO! Yesterday I received positive feedback from the Children & YA (CYA) writing competition for one of my children’s stories. ALANA TO THE RESCUE, Book 1 of my picture book series, obtained a perfect score from one judge and a near perfect score from the other, with an overall score of 95% … Both […]

Narrator’s Voice for ME and HER

YIPPEE! I’ve discovered the missing ingredient for ME AND HER: a Memoir of Madness Yes, I’m amping up ME AND HER to Publishing Perfection.

There’s a plethora of Memoirs written by famous people, crowding Book Shop shelves.

Memoirs are more competitive than ever. For a non-famous person like me, to gain attention from a publisher, […]

I love my Picky Bitches!

Thank God for the Picky Bitches in my writers life! Just received critiques from my writers group for the first two chapters of Space Kids Book 2 … Josh vs. Lord Terra. My hands trembled with excitement as I read their notes and suggestions. Is it a winner?

My writing buddies delivered positive feedback […]