What is a faculty critique?
For an additional cost, you can receive feedback from a publishing industry professional on a sample of your work. Registration for a critique includes written feedback and a 15-minute in-person meeting that will take place at the retreat.
How to participate:
Be sure to select a critique WHEN you register for the retreat
What to send? Format your critique submission according to the specifications
Deadline:
- Send your manuscript to Kristen, [email protected], by 11:59 PM ET on Monday, March 16, 2026.
- Please put Pocono 2026 critique submission: Critique Faculty Last Name_Your Last Name_TITLE OF MANUSCRIPT/PORTFOLIO (same as saved file name) in the subject line of your email.
Who is critiquing what?
Maryn Arreguín, author-illustrator & art director
Critiquing: illustration portfolios and/or PB dummies
Celia Lee, editor
Critiquing: PB manuscripts/dummies, MG/MG Novels in Verse and/or Graphic Novel samples
Jennie Dunham, literary agent
Critiquing: illustration portfolios, fiction or nonfiction PB manuscripts/dummies, fiction or nonfiction MG/YA/NA/Novels in Verse manuscripts and/or Graphic Novel samples
Anjanette Barr, literary agent
Critiquing: illustration portfolios, fiction or nonfiction PB manuscripts/dummies, fiction or nonfiction MG/YA/NA/Novels in Verse manuscripts and/or Graphic Novel samples