One of the first pieces of advice we give any new adviser is: ALWAYS submit your publication for critique! You may not win, and you may not like the feedback the judges have for you, but it gives you a tangible roadmap for things to improve on the next year. We KNOW it’s super intimidating to submit for critiques – let alone contests – but we promise, it is SO worth it! 

Whether you’re just getting started or your publications have a solid foundation, we can offer another set of eyes before you hit submit. We are JEA certified critique judges, and regularly provide critiques through state and nationwide journalism education organizations, so we are very familiar with the current industry standards and what the judges will be looking for.