Why I will not read your manuscript

I am more than happy to answer any questions in the comments, and I have written some articles on writing, editing, critiquing, writing query letters and agent-hunting that I hope may be helpful, but - even though you are the nicest group of readers in the world - I will not critique your work, refer you to my agent or publisher, or offer extensive and ongoing advice to any one individual in private correspondence.

Thanks for understanding!