What I offer

I have about fifteen years of writing and editing experience in a ton of areas. Learning and applying a wide range of skills has vastly improved my writing, my ability to give and take feedback, and my understanding of various markets. I have also applied to a number of contests (some won, some not), so I understand how the process works. 

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Here's what I'm bringing to the table:

• Have been edited by some amazing people and want to share that knowledge

• Have worked on picture books, novels, and poetry 

• Published picture book author-illustrator and poet

• Experience of two author-illustrated picture books (Lloyd Finds His Whalesong and Smile, Sophia) and one on the way

• Knowledge of selling a book with and without representation (I've done both!)

• 15 years in corporate communications, marketing, and advertising, so I have a good sense of pitching and brand

• Professional illustrator who understands how text works with image

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I strongly believe in sharing knowledge. If you’re ready to learn and work, there’s no secret, sacred, or key piece of information I won’t share with you and help you apply to your story or submission materials.

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What you'll get:

• Three edit letters/notes with redline edits

• More in-depth feedback on one story as time allows

• Supplemental worksheets and templates if appropriate for your story

• Help on a query and pitch if time allows

• All written communication (no phones or videos unless accommodation is needed and then yes of course)

• IM/DM, slack, twitter, discord, email, are all good with me

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 Please note: you need to use a redline/track changes function (Word or Google Docs) and know how to accept/reject changes. If you have a barrier to doing this, please let me know so we can find a solution! 

I believe editorial feedback should include positive comments. I want you to know what’s working and what you’re doing well! But I will also include direct feedback about what can be improved. I will provide directed suggestions that are open-ended (not tell you exactly how to fix). Ultimately, it’s your story, and you have to find the specific solution, but I will guide you toward possibilities and away from pitfalls.

Some people think picture books are easy or quick because they are short or for kids. But writing a children’s book is extremely hard. Be ready to take a hard look at your text and be willing to heavily revise the story itself. We’re not here to just copy edit.

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