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    Laurin runs Between the Lines Critiques, providing professional critiques of manuscripts and synopses for a very reasonable fee. For more information on this service please see the Between the Lines Critiques page.
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    “Laurin Wittig has a phenomenal gift for identifying the problems in a story and, more importantly, suggesting ways to fix them. I can’t imagine trying to write a book without her!”
    Pamela Palmer
    Award-winning author of the Esri series from Sihouette Nocturne and the Feral Warriors series from Avon.

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    “Laurin Wittig is the sharpest story surgeon you could ever desire. She peels away the unnecessary layers to find the strong bones of your plot and character. Laurin has discerned things about my characters that I was still waiting to discover, and I find her insights stunning.”
    Anne Shaw Moran
    The Marlene Award Finalist

    “Laurin Wittig is a genius. Her insightful comments and suggestions helped me change a good manuscript into a great manuscript. I plan to use her critique service for all my future novels. She's the writing/critique partner that we all secretly hope to find -- someone who will help your book become the best it can be, without any power struggles, jealousy or secret agendas.”
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    Golden Heart Contest Finalist

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It’s been one year!

Posted by Laurin Wittig on October 21, 2009

cb030077It’s our first birthday here at Between the Lines.  One year ago today I launched both this blog and Between the Lines Critiques.  It’s been a fun year of finding my way as a blogger and reading so many new-to-me writers.  I’m looking forward to continuing both in the coming year!

I’m a strong believer that birthdays should be celebrated, so in honor of this milestone and as a way to thank all the folks who have joined me here on the blog, and all those who have allowed me to critique their work, I’m offering up two birthday presents.

I’m giving away one free 25 page critique (first 25 pages of a manuscript)

and

one copy of my favorite writing reference, Scene and Structure, by Jack Bickham.

What do you have to do to win one of these presents?  Simply leave a comment before midnight Eastern time on Tuesday, Oct. 27 (happy birthday! will do) and I’ll randomly choose two posters (one present each). 

Winners will be announced on Wednesday, October 28th, so you’ve got a full week to comment!

Laurin

18 Responses to “It’s been one year!”

  1. Anniversaries are always great to celebrate! Congratulations on your first year and I wish you many more of success.

    Tina

  2. Great blog-site, Laurin! You inspire me. – Annette, er, Sofie.

  3. Hey Laurin, Congrats on year 1! Wishing you many more…–Shara/Dawn

  4. Laurin,
    Congratulations on your 1st birthday! I always recommend you to anyone who asks. ^5 I wish you continued success!

    Sincerely,
    Diana
    Romance Edged With Danger

  5. Happy Blog-Bday, Laurin! Hope there are many, many more to come. Here’s to wishing you mucho success…

    Donna Dalton
    …romancing the past

  6. Ember said

    Congratulations! Thanks for the great website :)

  7. Selena Fulton said

    Wonderful blog. And a contest for a free critique? Count me in!

    Selena

  8. Happy Birthday!

    And also congrats on your success. I was sent over here via a link on the WRW Members loop.

    You have many fans,

    Best,

    Denny

  9. Congratulations Laurin! This is truly a wonderful milestone. I’m so glad that you are celebrating it in this way. And I’m always looking for someone to critique my work and am (usually) happy to critique others — I learn so much!
    Thanks for doing this!
    Merry

  10. Courteny said

    Wow, this sight has great info! Congrats on your anniversary!

    Courtney

  11. Kathy Mix said

    Congratulations on both your blog and your critique service. You have a wonderful eye for finding the places in a manuscript that can be improved. Hope you have many more years of success!
    Kathy

  12. Nicky said

    Proving the power of persistence! Congratulations.
    Nicky

  13. Laura said

    Happy first birthday! :) Glad to hear that your critiquing business is really taking off.

    My birthday is on Tuesday, so we can celebrate together!

  14. tennis41 said

    Congratulations on the year! Persistence pays off.

    Margaret

  15. V said

    A big congrats on a great site and serices this past year!!

  16. Anna G. said

    Happy Anniversary!

  17. Happy First Birthday!!! Can’t wait to celebrate your second anniversary.

    Deb Sanders
    http://www.author-debsanders.com
    “A Love to Live for, A Story to Die for”

  18. Janette Harjo said

    A cyber champagne toast to many more years of your blog and critiques!

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