Writers, readers and story lovers support survivors of sexual violence!
2023 Writers For Hope Auction Winners
$6,789
with matching gifts
& round ups!
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors and bidders, we will have raised $6,789 once all bids, matching gifts, and round ups have been accounted for! This will support the vital work being done by the Every Voice Coalition and Lambda Legal.
See your name among our generous winners and wondering what you do next?
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You have the option to donate all your bid to one organization or split it between the two.
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Please donate your highest bid amount by FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2023.
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Again, thank you for your continued support and generosity!!
Query Critiques:
Item #1: Query critique (donated Rebecca Strauss)
Winning bid: Jaclyn Hamer, PAID
First Pages Critiques:
Item #2: 30 pages critique (donated by Brooks Benjamin)
Winning bid: Rachel Grodsky, PAID
Item #3: 10 pages critique (donated by Carrie Callaghan)
Winning bid: AP Hawkins, PAID
Item #4: 25 pages critique (donated by Audrey Clare Farley)
Winning bid: Sean Carroll, PAID
Item #5: 10 pages critique (donated by Halli Gomez)
Winning bid: Sheeza, PAID
Item #6: 50 pages critique (donated by Halli Gomez)
Winning bid: George Dutton, PAID
Item #81: First chapter critique (donated by Meredith Ireland)
Winning bid: Lori Singaraju, PAID
Item #7: First chapter critique (donated by Sarah LaPolla)
Winning bid: Patty Blount, PAID
Item #8: 50 pages critique (donated by Jennifer London)
Winning bid: Bev Baird, PAID
Item #9: 20 pages critique (donated by Shelly Romero)
Winning bid: K.D. Garcia, PAID
Item #80: 20 pages critique (donated by Jessica Vitalis)
Winning bid: melissajmiles1, PAID
Combo Critique Packages:
Item #10: First chapter critique & 30 minute Zoom call (by Foyinsi Adegbonmire)
Winning bid: melissajmiles1, PAID
Item #11: Submission package critique (donated by Sarah LaPolla)
Winning bid: Sheryl Witschorke , PAID
Item #12: Synopsis & first 30 pages critique (donated by Stephenie Magister)
Winning bid: Bev Baird, PAID
Item #13: Query & first 10 pages critique (donated by Van Newell)
Winning bid: MC123, PAID
Item #14: Query & first 10 pages critique (donated by Diana Pho)
Winning bid: Jeremy, PAID
Item #15: Query & first page critique (donated by Lauren Spieller)
Winning bid: John Levins, PAID
Winning bid: Michael Wells, $350
Full Manuscript Critiques
Item #16: Critique of up to 3 picture book manuscripts (donated by Kathi Appelt)
Winning bid: Rachel Grodsky , PAID
Item #17: Full picture book critique (donated by Veronica Bartles)
Winning bid: Karen, PAID
Item #18: Full manuscript critique (donated by Anya Kagan)
Winning bid: Nanny Noyes, PAID
Writing Consultations:
Item #19: 30-minute Ask-Me-Anything Zoom (with Veronica Bartles)
Winning bid: Jenna Johnson, PAID
Item #20: 1 hour Zoom consult (with Samantha M. Clark)
Winning bid: Jennifer Blanck, PAID
Item #21: 30 minute Zoom consult (with Kellye Garrett)
Winning bid: Kate Redstone, PAID
Item #22: Plot Consultation (PLUS Bonus Review!) (with Rebecca Petruck)
Winning bid: Salam, PAID
Item #23: 30 minute Zoom consult (with Traci Sorell)
Winning bid: Jennifer Blanck, PAID
Item #24: 30 minute Zoom consult (with Saba Sulaiman)
Winning bid: Alexandra Iordache, PAID (Winner #2: Sita)
Item #79: 1 hour Zoom consult (with Ruth Vincent)
Winning bid: Colleen Moore, PAID
Screenplay Critiques & Consultations:
Item #25: Script critique session (by Michael Colleary)
Winning bid: Melissa, PAID
Item #26: One hour story consult (by Caitlin Durante)
Winning bid: Frances, $25
Item #27: One hour story consult (by Caitlin Durante)
Winning bid: Linzmarie Schultz, PAID
Item #28: 15 pages critique & 30 minute consult (by Shari Hamick-Grewal)
Winning bid: Siobhan, $100
Item #29: Full screenplay critique (by Samantha Herman)
Winning bid: Kristin, PAID
Item #30: One hour consult (by Brandi Nicole)
Winning bid: Frances, $25
Item #31: Verbal feedback on one-hour script (by Brandi Nicole)
Winning bid: Linzmarie Schultz, PAID
Item #32: Verbal feedback on half-hour script (by Brandi Nicole)
Winning bid: Sharon, PAID
Narration Consultations:
Item #33: 60 minute consultation (donated by Tavia Gilbert)
Winning bid: Chung, PAID
Name a Character:
Item #34: Name a character in a future Jen Ferguson book!
Winning bid: Jason Himsl, $125 (PAID)
Winning bid: Blaine Fleming, PAID+
