Thank you to everyone who gave their time and eyes to other members’ work in August 2026 — this category runs on your generosity.
Top critics of August 2026
| Rank | Member |
|---|---|
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@Mark_Seaver |
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@Bill_Fach |
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@Lon_Overacker |
| 4. | @Dennis_Plank |
| 5. | @Diane_Miller |
| 6. | @Huw_Thomas |
| 7. | @Marylynne_Diggs |
| 8. | @Jim_Zablotny |
| 9. | @Ed_Lowe |
| 10. | @Allen_Sparks |
Every substantive critique counts, whenever you give it — visit a few threads and join the conversation. See where you stand on the leaderboard, and browse the hall of fame for the best critiques ever written here.
Most awarded critiques of August 2026
- @Youssef_Ismail in Pinnacles July 2026 (+revised) — 2 awards
- @Jim_Zablotny in Incy Wincy Spider — 1 award
- @Ian_Cameron in Silent Worship (+revised) — 1 award
- @Glenys_Passier in Pursuit — 1 award
- @Bill_Fach in Pursuit — 1 award
- @Huw_Thomas in Ravens in Falling Snow (+revised) — 1 award
- @Preston_Birdwell in Finding Balance (+revised) — 1 award
- @Lon_Overacker in Solo Ascent (+revised) — 1 award
- @Michael_Lowe in Still Life on the Forest Floor — 1 award
- @Bill_Fach in Hardy Water Lily — 1 award
Rising critic of the month: @Jonathan_Cothron, our most generous new critic. Welcome, and thank you for diving straight in!