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C.S. Lakin writes on The Book Designer about what critiquers can do for authors, and how to find and work with a good one: "Sure, critiques are subjective. But when a novel or nonfiction manuscript lands on a literary agent’s desk, or is placed in an acquisition editor’s hands, it will be read subjectively as well. But here’s the thing indie authors need to understand: a professional in the publishing industry will temper a subjective read with years of experience."