Click through the slides to see just a few of the talented authors I’ve worked with.
As a published author and former teacher, I have the experience and know-how to help you take your writing from mess to masterpiece! Whether you need a big-idea critique or detailed developmental editing, I can provide you with feedback that is actionable, affordable and targeted to YOUR goals and needs.
- Author of Conquering Content Vocabulary (Scholastic, 2018), God Made You Too (Worthy Kids, 2022), and Gardens Are for Growing (Familius, 2022), and many others.
- Published in regional and national publications including Writer’s Digest, Kindlepreneur, and this piece (Teaching Tolerance, 2017).
- Highlights Foundation scholarship recipient for picture book writing in 2017.
- SCBWI member, represented by Lisa Amstutz of Storm Literary Agency.
Before you read about the services I offer, please watch this video about the different types of editing to make sure you are getting what you need!
$75 for up to 1000 words/ $55 for subsequent rounds on the same manuscript
An in-depth critique/developmental edit of one picture book manuscript (up to 1000 words). You will receive both in-text comments and an email analyzing big ideas and themes, readability and clarity, structure, length, marketability, plot, illustration notes, etc.
If you would like another round of feedback on the same manuscript after you’ve made revisions, the cost for subsequent rounds is $55.
This service does not include proofreading for spelling, grammar, etc. It can be added on for an additional round of $55, but only after developmental and line edits are complete. I do NOT do proofreading only on manuscripts I haven’t seen before.
$175 for up to 5 manuscripts
Sometimes you need someone to help you see the big picture. If you have multiple completed manuscripts but aren’t sure which one to focus on, or how to proceed, this is the service for you. Submit up to 5 picture book manuscripts (under 1000 words each) and I’ll give you detailed email feedback on overall strengths and weaknesses, considerations for either traditional or self-publishing, and recommend an approach to help you achieve your publishing goals. Expect about 1-2 pages of feedback.
This service does not include in-text comments on each manuscript.
$75 per letter. $55 for subsequent rounds of feedback after revisions
You will receive detailed in-text comments and email feedback on one query letter. Please send the manuscript along with the letter so I can best help you pitch the story.
Critique ONLY (Minimum of $65 + .5 cents per word) – You will receive a detailed email analyzing your manuscript’s marketability, the strengths and weaknesses of plot, theme, voice, character development, etc. No line-by-line comments.
Full Developmental Edit (Minimum of $65 + 2 cents per word) – You will receive the critique above as well as in-text comments with detailed feedback on a line level.
Need more than an edit?
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