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picture books

First Edit:

What you’ll get:

A complete critique of one picture book manuscript, up to 2,500 words.* Time frame for completion is within 1 week of receipt of manuscript.

This includes notes on the document itself (done in track changes) and a separate summary of editorial guidance.

The focus will be on character development, plot, pacing and overall story arc. additionally, for rhyming manuscripts, I will address rhythm, rhyme and syntax.

This critique will be followed up with a 30-minute phone conversation for your questions.

What it costs: $135 (payable upon receipt of invoice via PayPal: any fees are the responsibility of the payer.)

Second Edit:

What you’ll get:

A second look at your revised manuscript, commenting on the changes you have made and offering suggestions for future revisions. You will receive a complete analysis of the direction your revision is taking. 

What it costs: $50 (payable upon receipt of invoice via PayPal: any fees are the responsibility of the payer.)

Subsequent Edits will follow the same framework as the second edit, including cost.

* In order to be considered by most agents/publishers, picture book manuscripts must be no more than 1,000 words. I accept manuscripts of up to 2,500 words, with the understanding that the edit will include suggestions for cuts to get it down to an acceptable length.

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