Critique has always been popular among writers. It is oxygen for any would-be writer, the nutrition needed to support growth and development. Which is why Community Critics is invaluable to ProsePlease. This section provides the opportunity for writers not only to receive feedback but also to give back to the community by offering their time and experience in critiquing the works of others.

The principle behind Community Critics is that a critique must be earned. Set aside some time to critique and appraise the works of others and then you earn the equivalent result: a critique of your own. This is how the whole concept works:

Once a month, Community Critics will list two submissions. The first submission can be submitted by any member of ProsePlease. The second submission however, must be earned.

Every month, the best critique will be showcased and listed. Most importantly, the person who gives the most in-depth critique for that month can nominate any of their prose for critique the following month. This way, they earn the right to the second submission.

But what if I suck at giving Critiques? I'll never earn a place as the second submission.
No problem. Just keep applying for the first submission. It may take a little longer for your submission to be critiqued, but it does mean your work will eventually get critiqued. Just make sure your submission meets the guidelines (continue reading for the guidelines). In the mean time, practice giving critiques! Sometimes, there is as much to learn from critiquing the works of others as there is writing.

Before submitting your piece for critique, you MUST read and follow the two articles, A Positive Critique and The Art of Refining Prose. If your submission has clearly not undergone basic editing in spelling, punctuation and grammar, then your submission will not be accepted for critique. We expect the quality of all submissions to be of college/university level, at the very least highschool. This is Community Critics, not a basic English lesson.

1. Please note ProsePlease with the subject line "Community Critics".

Include the following:
a. A link to your prose or :thumbnail:
b. The title of your prose
c. A brief description (50-100 words) of what areas you're concerned about. Is there a particular part that you really want the critiques focused on? Maybe you're experimenting with a style or tone? The better you detail what you're after, the more tailored the critique will be.

All submissions will be listed on a first-in, first-served basis.

Well, this is very simple. There are two ways you can do this.

1. Simply post your critique like you do any other comment.
2. If a piece allows for use of the Critique system, you may use that instead.

If you are not sure how to give a critique, feel free to take a look at your past selections (listed near the bottom) for examples.

Rendezvous by ~Nicklore
This is a short piece I wrote for my friend. Its about a meeting place between however many people on a regular basis and what the narrator feels about this place.


Shadows - Chapter 4 by ~WhoisAenna
This is the most recent chapter in a fairly long story I am in the process of writing. I would really appreciate any critique on this chapter, especially on the dialogue (including markers) and the description of the fight scene. Any general advice would also be appreciated, as I can apply it to any further chapters. Thanks in advance!

The following deviants have presented the best critiques in past features of Community Critics. The most recent critique is shown in excerpt form. The links to the full critiques are provided. Take this opportunity to read over the showcase to get a better idea of how you can critique prose constructively.


[link] ---Rendezvous by ~Nicklore

"I like this piece; in my eyes it is sitting on the edge of poignant. The idea behind the piece is excellent, although the prose is merely good.

Your use of the definitions to bracket the piece is a very effective structural device. There is some lovely poetic language, like 'weekly voice', too. These are excellent, but the prose itself is more mundane."

---To read more, please see the above link. ^.^


_{I read through both stories and found that another person had left a comment. I DO NOT have a link to that specific comment}

"As in previous chapters, my main comment to make is that I'd really love more description. You've created a rich world here, but I'd love to see it. Paint my mind a picture of the trail they walk down. What's the weather like and how does that reflect the mood of the travellers? It's always great if details do "double-duty"."

---To read more, please go to the author's story and read down. ^-^


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"Very interesting so far, I'll be looking at the other chapters when I get a chance. As far as I could catch, your grammar was pretty good for the most part. Keep up the writing and I hope this helps!"

*Please read and look for both ~mizuyo and *MetalMagpie's comments.

The following members are waiting to have their pieces submitted. If you want to see your name here, please follow the submission rules and guidelines above.