Thank you to everyone who gave their time and eyes to other members’ work in September 2026 — this category runs on your generosity.
Top critics of September 2026
| Rank | Member |
|---|---|
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@Dennis_Plank |
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@Mark_Seaver |
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@Bill_Fach |
| 4. | @Lon_Overacker |
| 5. | @Huw_Thomas |
| 6. | @Diane_Miller |
| 7. | @Marylynne_Diggs |
| 8. | @Jim_Zablotny |
| 9. | @Allen_Sparks |
| 10. | @Kris_Smith |
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 September 2026
- @steve12 in Singing the Smuggler’s Blues — 3 awards
- @horst in Water Lily (+revised) — 2 awards
- @Diane_Miller in Yucca Weave #2 (+revised) — 1 award
- @Preston_Birdwell in The Divide - new version — 1 award
- @Michael_Lowe in Singing the Smuggler’s Blues — 1 award
- @Huw_Thomas in Black & White: opportunistic or planned choice? — 1 award
- @Bill_Fach in Cinnamon Bug (+revised) — 1 award
- @Michael_Lowe in Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow (+revised) — 1 award
- @Allen_Brooks in End of Summer Hummer — 1 award
- @Jim_Zablotny in Common Darter — 1 award
Rising critic of the month: @steve12, our most generous new critic. Welcome, and thank you for diving straight in!