It’s been one year!
Posted by Laurin Wittig on October 21, 2009
It’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

Tina Glasneck said
Anniversaries are always great to celebrate! Congratulations on your first year and I wish you many more of success.
Tina
Sofie Couch said
Great blog-site, Laurin! You inspire me. – Annette, er, Sofie.
Shara Lanel said
Hey Laurin, Congrats on year 1! Wishing you many more…–Shara/Dawn
Diana Cosby said
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
Donna Dalton said
Happy Blog-Bday, Laurin! Hope there are many, many more to come. Here’s to wishing you mucho success…
Donna Dalton
…romancing the past
Ember said
Congratulations! Thanks for the great website
Selena Fulton said
Wonderful blog. And a contest for a free critique? Count me in!
Selena
Denny S. Bryce said
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
Merry Banerji said
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
Courteny said
Wow, this sight has great info! Congrats on your anniversary!
Courtney
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
Nicky said
Proving the power of persistence! Congratulations.
Nicky
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!
tennis41 said
Congratulations on the year! Persistence pays off.
Margaret
V said
A big congrats on a great site and serices this past year!!
Anna G. said
Happy Anniversary!
Deb Sanders said
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”
Janette Harjo said
A cyber champagne toast to many more years of your blog and critiques!