Ordering
Instructions

In most cases, e-mail stories and completed critiques will be returned to you within one week. Mailed stories require an extra week for travel.

Novels

For novels, please send the first 10,000 words (approximately) of your novel. Also send a synopsis or outline if you have one. You'll receive a critique, telling your strengths and weaknesses, plus line editing and suggestions for improvement. If you like the critique, you may then send the next 10,000 words.

For e-mail orders:

Use a 12-point font such as Arial, Courier, or New Century Schoolbook.
Be sure to keep a copy of your work.

E-mail your story to:

Online Payments

Order a Novel Critique
(approximately 10,000 words) - $60

Order a Basic Critique (up to 3,000 words) - $30

Add $6 for each additional 1000-word block of text (including any partial block of text): You will need to change the "Quantity"
according to the number of extra words:
If you have 3,001-4,000 words, enter "1" ( $6)
If you have 4,001-5,000 words, enter "2" ($12)
If you have 5,001-6,000 words, enter "3" ($18)

Click to view cart and check out:

For "snail mail" (US Post Office) orders:

Use a typewriter or a computer printer. Please do not send hand-written documents.
Use one inch margins on all four sides. (Side margins of 1-1/4" are okay.)
Double space.
Number pages consecutively.
Use a 12-point font such as Arial, Courier, or New Century Schoolbook. You want to end up with approximately 250 words per page. This is what editors will expect from you.
Be sure to keep a copy of your work in case of loss.

Stories sent by U.S. mail should be addressed to:

Constructive Critiques
PO Box 100
Cheraw, CO 81030

Please include a check or money order for payment of your critique, and a self-addressed stamped envelope for the return of your story and your critique.

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