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500 Words: Writing Critique Giveaway (closed)

Published March 18, 2016 | Last Updated May 21, 2020 By Nicole Bianchi 16 Comments

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Looking for feedback on your writing?

You don’t want to miss this.

I’m excited to announce that I will be giving away a free in-depth critique of a 500-word nonfiction piece to one lucky reader.

I started this blog as a way to build a community of writers eager to help and encourage each other on their writing journey. My main goal is to help you hone your craft, and one of the best ways to do that is to actually read your writing and give you personal feedback.

As some of you know, I run a writing tutoring business. I have a passion for helping people fine-tune their writing and develop their unique voice.

It’s true that my last article was about how we have to stop editing our writing. But, really, the crux of that article was that editing is important. We just need to learn how to do it efficiently.

Having a second set of eyes evaluate your writing is one of the best ways to grow as a writer, and it also helps you see exactly what you need to edit in the future.

So what are you waiting for? Here’s how to enter:

How to Enter

There are only two basic requirements for your eligibility to enter this giveaway and those are:

#1: That you be a writer

#2: That you be subscribed to the mailing list

Check? You’re set. Just fill out the Rafflecopter box below (may take time to load), and you’re in!

For bonus entries, you can:

  • Follow me on Twitter.
  • Tweet about the giveaway.
  • Leave a comment on what you would like feedback on if you win.

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Other Details to Know

The giveaway ends March 26 at 11:59 PM EST. One winner will be announced on March 28 and contacted by email. After that, you will have 48 hours to respond and send in your writing excerpt. If I don’t receive anything in that time, your critique will be given to someone else.

Your excerpt must be a 500 word nonfiction piece written in English sent in the body of your email. I will be critiquing grammar and style.

Note that deviation from the guidelines will result in forfeiting your critique.

I think that’s it! Make sure to stay tuned for updates and an announcement. I’m so excited for a chance to see your work!

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Comments

  1. Rhonda Marie Stalb says

    March 21, 2016 at 6:41 am

    Hi Nicole! Thanks for having this giveaway! I am excited to have the opportunity to enter and I would like feedback on my recent blog post if I win.
    Thanks so much
    Rhonda Stalb

    Reply
    • Nicole Bianchi says

      March 21, 2016 at 3:22 pm

      Hi, Rhonda! Thanks so much for entering! 🙂 It has been so nice connecting with you.

      Reply
  2. Michele says

    March 20, 2016 at 10:34 pm

    Thanks for offering this great opportunity! I found your blog through Jeff Goins’ 7 Day Blog Challenge and I’m bookmarking your site. Looking forward to reading lots of great advice on the craft.

    Reply
    • Nicole Bianchi says

      March 21, 2016 at 3:23 pm

      Hi, Michele! So nice to meet you! 🙂 The blog challenge has been so much fun. Thanks for entering the giveaway!

      Reply
  3. John says

    March 19, 2016 at 4:39 pm

    Hi, Nicole! I am really enjoying your posts and have found them to be very useful. This is a great giveaway. I could definitely use some feedback on my writing.

    Reply
    • Nicole Bianchi says

      March 19, 2016 at 8:14 pm

      Hi, John! Thanks so much! So glad you entered. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Aimee @ Whispers of Worth says

    March 19, 2016 at 1:05 am

    I am so glad I joined this challenge group, and one of the reasons is that I have discovered your blog! It really is helpful and well-designed and written. Thanks for doing this giveaway! I’ll have to dig out a stalemated piece for you if I win (I have several!)

    Reply
    • Nicole Bianchi says

      March 19, 2016 at 10:14 am

      Hi, Aimee! Thanks for entering! The blog challenge really is amazing. So nice to connect with you! 🙂 I am so happy to hear you are enjoying my blog.

      Reply
  5. Nimrah Khalid says

    March 19, 2016 at 12:01 am

    Hi Nicole!

    It’s amazing how life keeps on throwing you opportunities for improvement and to be inspired to grow and evolve. I have just started blogging, only 2 blogs on the blog so far. I have so much to figure out and figuring out how to improve my writing would be an excellent start.

    Reply
    • Nicole Bianchi says

      March 19, 2016 at 12:41 am

      Hi, Nimrah! Thanks for entering! So nice to meet you. 🙂 All the best with your blogging journey!

      Reply
  6. marlane mazur says

    March 18, 2016 at 11:33 pm

    Hi Nicole,
    I loved your piece about the stop editing because it came just as I was ‘over’ editing. I think I knew I was doing it but as long as the manuscript was open, I couldn’t stop. So last night, I did one last edit, (for the 3rd time) this one just for spacing, commas etc. (230 pages) til 3 A.M and closed it. Sent it in to the publisher this morning. I couldn’t have let it go w/out your push. I have to read that blog over each time I write. Thank you so much. Blessings! Lane

    Reply
    • Nicole Bianchi says

      March 19, 2016 at 12:39 am

      Hi, Lane! Thanks so much! I’m so happy to hear that post helped you and you finally got your manuscript in. Congrats! How exciting!

      Reply
  7. Adeeba says

    March 18, 2016 at 11:12 pm

    Hi Nicole, I’m in love with your writing. I’m having to spend extra time in editing and sometimes I just have to work on my writing for longer periods of time Which I don’t have and seemed to get drained, in the end. So, I think this is a great giveaway.

    Reply
    • Nicole Bianchi says

      March 19, 2016 at 12:36 am

      Thank you so much for your kind words, Adeeba. Editing is such a difficult process. I wish I had time to help everyone. Thanks for entering!

      Reply
  8. Brittany Gnizak says

    March 18, 2016 at 10:20 pm

    I think just about anything I write I could use some editing help with. I don’t have a specific project in mind, though.

    Reply
    • Nicole Bianchi says

      March 18, 2016 at 11:04 pm

      Thanks for entering, Brittany! 🙂

      Reply

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Hi, I’m Nicole! I help creatives, business owners, and writers take their writing and copywriting to the next level and grow their online audience. I’m also a published writer of essays and short stories. As a Christian, I seek to follow in the tradition of artists like Johann Sebastian Bach, dedicating all my work Soli Deo gloria.
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