Posters:
1. Paste in the first 5 pages of your manuscript (about 1500 words).
2. Be prepared, you may hear something you don't like. Take all criticisms as constructive remarks.
3. You don't have to listen to everyone who reviews your pages. But if you get many responses saying the same thing, then you should seriously consider it.
While we don't have an official rule about it, we are a collaborative community and thus encourage anyone who posts their work to return the favor and review the works of others. Those reviewing the work of others generally receive more and better reviews of their own work.
Reviewers:
1. Be kind, but firm.
2. If you were browsing a book store and read these pages in a book, what would you think?
3. The first 5 pages should draw a reader into the story. Is there a hook? If so, what grabbed you?
4. Check for grammar, spelling and typos (because we all need help with these).
5. Don't just criticize, offer suggestions for improvement.
6. If it's good, say so.