Ratings Feedback Reports

[Deb Porter]

Hi Challengeers.

One of the most common questions asked by Challenge entrants is whether it is possible to find out the judges' ratings for their entries. Until September 2009, that wasn't possible. However, now, thanks to the Ratings Feedback service, members are able to receive a quite in-depth report regarding their Challenge entries. These reports not only include information regarding the judges' ratings, but also contain quite a lot of editorial insight from me.

Here's where you can find out all about the Ratings Feedback service and place an order:

Ratings Feedback Service Information

An updated sample ratings feedback report is available here:

Sample Ratings Feedback Form - PDF

The Ratings Feedback report has evolved quite dramatically since we first introduced it, and to be honest, it contains so much information now that the post-Challenge full assessment service is really no longer necessary. (However, full assessments are still available for all non-Challenge writing. Please submit a request via the Finesse website regarding that service.)

Anyone who has purchased a full assessment for a Challenge entry already will still receive that assessment.

Due to the amount of work involved in preparing the current Ratings Feedback reports, the cost has had to increase to compensate. Even so, a report like this should cost way more than the still very reasonable price per report.

Also, the ratings feedback reports are now only available for entries submitted under the new judging system (in other words, since October 2010).

Any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Also, feel free to check out the endorsements page for the Ratings Feedback Service:

Ratings Feedback Service Endorsements

Love, Deb

[Deb Porter]

I should add here, as well, that we give away one free Ratings Feedback report every week of the Challenge. The winner is randomly chosen from the list of entries for each topic. It's another little blessing from FaithWriters and Finesse Writing & Editing Service.

Love, Deb

[MamaGwen]

Deb
What should I expect after signing up for a review?
Thanks
Gwen.

[Deb Porter]

Hi Gwen.

I've just sent you an email. If you didn't receive it, please let me know.

Love, Deb

[allenp]

Like the above poster, I'm wondering what happens after I've ordered a report? Thanks

Allen

[Deb Porter]

Hi Allen. I haven't checked my email yet today, but you should have received an email confirming your purchase. If you did, then reply to that with the title of the entry you would like a report made. If not, then I'll be in touch once I check my email.

Love, Deb

[allenp]

Got it. Thanks Deb.

[jodybooks]

Just wanted to say that I highly recommend this service. I recently ordered a rating, and it helped me tremendously. The price is extremely reasonable, considering the obvious time and consideration that went into the evaluation. I learned so much about improving my writing.

[Deb Porter]

Thanks Jody.

Love, Deb

[NightOwl]

Hello! I ordered a report and replied to the order confirmation email last night. I'm looking forward to reading the report. Thank you so much for this service!

[kerrylou1]

This has piqued my interest. Particularly since I was promoted from beginners on a piece I was not confident in myself.

This is quite hilarious in itself as I searched the body of entries in vain bemoaning the fact that I must have failed to submit.

The next day I decided to see who had won the challenge that week and was absolutely astonished to find my missing piece in first place. I honestly could not believe it.

Now I am left wondering why it came first when I did not think it was a winner.

Maybe...

Did I get the grammar correct for once? That'd be a first.

[Deb Porter]

Anyone waiting for reports at the moment, I haven't forgotten you. I'll be in touch in the next few days.

Love, Deb

[NightOwl]

Awesome! Thank you very much for letting me know.

FTR, I will be out of town for a week, starting tomorrow, but may have sporadic email access.

[NightOwl]

Just wanted to let you know I'm back in town. I've sent you a PM a few minutes ago with my order number. I'm looking forward to hearing from you.

Thank you!

[Shann]

I should add here, as well, that we give away one free Ratings Feedback report every week of the Challenge. The winner is randomly chosen from the list of entries for each topic. It's another little blessing from FaithWriters and Finesse Writing & Editing Service.

Love, Deb

I had some newbies mention this to me and wanted to clarify, that this is no longer taking place, correct? Nor is the one where the person leaving the comments receives one too. I'm not certain where it is still listed as a prize but since it's been mentioned to me, I know it's out there somewhere.

It was a delightful prize and I know Deb pours a ton of work and her heart in it, but for now, it is no longer being offered I know it took a lot of time and effort.