Critique and Portfolio Submission Guidelines

Written Critiques on Picture Book and Graphic Novel text- Due Feb. 5, 10:00 PM

When you register for Art Day, you may also pay for one or more written critiques of your picture book or graphic novel text.  

Formatting:

  • Your manuscript may be up to 10 pages saved as a Word document, double-spaced, Times New Roman, with one-inch margins.
  • On the first page, indicate the title of your book as well as the genre.
  • Please include a header with your name and page numbers.
  • You may include a synopsis, single-spaced, one-page, one-inch margins and saved as page 11 of your submission.
  • Save your document as: FacultyLastName_YourLastName_FirstName_BookTitle_Genre (PB, GN)
  • For example: Manlove_Soodak_Heather_Fun Bunnies_PB

Submitting:

After registering for a critique, you can upload your Word document submission using THIS FORM by Feb. 7, 10:00 PM. If you have any questions, contact Heather Soodak: [email protected]

Your written critique will be emailed to you by March 15.


Portfolio Review- Written Critiques - Due: Feb. 5, 10:00 PM

When registering for Art Day, you also have the option to pay for a written critique of your artwork.  

Formatting:

  • You can submit up to 10 images for written critique. 
  • Save as 1 PDF (max 25MB)
  • Name your file “FacultyLastName_YourLastName-FirstName-Portfolio” 
  • For example: Manlove_Soodak_Heather_Portfolio

Submitting:

After registering for a critique, you can upload your Word document submission using THIS FORM by Feb. 7, 10:00 PM. If you have any questions, contact Heather Soodak: [email protected]

Your written critique will be emailed to you by March 15.


Written Critiques for Picture Book Dummies & Graphic Novel Dummies- Due: Feb. 5, 10:00 PM

While signing up for Art Day, you can also pay for a written critique of your Picture Book Dummy or Graphic Novel Dummy.  

Formatting:

  • Submit a completed dummy (finished b&w sketches) with at least one full-colored example that represents the final artwork. (cover is optional)
  • Full color completed illustration(s) must be placed where they belong in the story.
  • Save as 1 PDF (max 25MB)
  • Name your file “FacultyLastName_LastName_FirstName_Dummy
  • Example: Manlove_Soodak_Heather_Dummy
  • For tips on how to craft your PB Dummy, read this

Submitting:

After registering for a critique, you can upload your Word document submission using THIS FORM by Feb. 7, 10:00 PM. If you have any questions, contact Heather Soodak: [email protected]

Your written critique will be emailed to you by March 15.