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Find Your Book Writing Coach and Hire a Children's Book Editor Here

Are you a passionate children’s book author looking to bring enchanting tales and non-fiction narratives to life? Our specialized Writing Coaching and Editing Services are tailored just for you!

Why Choose Us?

  • Expert guidance from coaches who specialize in children’s literature.
  • Meticulous editing that enhances the appeal of your story to young readers.
  • Interactive coaching sessions tailored for aspiring young authors.
  • A commitment to preserving the innocence and magic of childhood in every word.

Our Writing Coach and Children's Book Editing Services

Let your imagination soar as you embark on a journey to create timeless tales for children. Together, we’ll turn your story into a cherished classic that captivates young hearts. The Full Story Service includes the following components (also available as individual services):

The Readability Report: Starts at $200

Tailored to tales for Tiny Tots to Teens: Our coaches specialize in the art of writing for young minds. Whether it’s fostering a love for learning, promoting empathy, or simply sparking joy, we’ll help make sure you’re on track for creating stories that resonate with the hearts and minds of children.

Includes:

  • Comprehensive feedback on story elements such as plot, character, voice, arc, setting, and writing style.
  • Recommendations addressing sensitivity, representation, and inclusivity.
  • Marketability analysis including target audience identification, genre positioning, and commercial potential assessment.
  • Seven business days turnaround.
  • One round of revisions is included, with an additional fee for further revisions.

Comprehensive Editing: Starts at $150

Our comprehensive editing services focus on maintaining a captivating flow, ensuring age-appropriate language, and enhancing the visual storytelling elements in your manuscript. We’ll help you turn your book into a masterpiece that children and parents will cherish.

Includes:

  • Detailed, line-by-line editing encompassing all aspects of the story.
  • Margin notes on sentences, structure, word choice, and addressing clarity, typos, and common issues.
  • For picture books, art direction notes are provided for recommended page layout.
  • Seven business days turnaround.
  • Additional fee for further round of revisions.

The Illustration Report: Starts at $200

Illustrations bring your story to life, making it visually engaging and appealing to young readers. An illustration report can guide the inclusion of illustrations strategically, ensuring they complement the narrative and enhance the overall visual experience. Providing insights into the strategic placement of age-appropriate illustrations, maintaining consistent themes and styles, and ensuring character expressions align with the narrative, the report aids in creating a seamless and engaging visual experience, serving as a comprehensive tool to elevate the overall quality and marketability of a children’s book, making it a compelling and memorable experience for young readers.

Includes:

  • Feedback on the cohesiveness of text and illustrations, considering the layout on each page.
  • Seven business days turnaround.
  • Additional fee for further round of revisions.

Polishing Proofread: Starts at $150

A professional proofreader is essential for your children’s book manuscript, providing that crucial final inspection that catches overlooked errors and elevates your work. Beyond ensuring grammatical accuracy, our proofreading service creates a polished, cohesive experience that enhances readability and professionalism. This final quality check helps protect your reputation as an author and increases your book’s potential for success in the competitive children’s literature market.

Includes:

  • A comprehensive final review focusing on grammar, punctuation, and typographical errors
  • Consistency checks for formatting and style
  • Professional polish that readies your manuscript for submission

The Polishing Proofread should be your final step before submitting to an agent, publisher, or hitting the “send to printer” button.

Looking for live Sessions with an Author Mentor?

Transform your children’s book dreams into reality with our author mentors who understand the unique magic of children’s literature. From initial concept to polished manuscript, we’ll guide you through crafting captivating plots, developing memorable characters, and creating stories that truly resonate with young readers.

Children’s literature requires a special touch, and our mentors specialize in nurturing authors who create for these discerning audiences. Through personalized, interactive coaching sessions, we’ll help build your confidence, unleash your creativity, and develop the skills needed for a successful journey in children’s publishing.

Book Your Children’s Book Author Mentorship Session Today →

Contact Us Today:

Transform your children’s book into a literary adventure! Complete this form to reach out to our Writing Coaches and Editors now to start your magical writing journey. (Or keep scrolling to book a virtual consultation to jump-start your writing career by talking to a live writing professional now.)

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Book a Virtual Consultation:

Not sure where to start? Join Bianca Schulze—a traditionally published author, host of The Growing Readers Podcast, and founder of  The Children’s Book Review, for a virtual consultation to help you strategize on the best plan for you to move forward in your writing career. She’ll highlight opportunities and allow you to tap into her knowledge, providing valuable insights and resources. To make the most of your 30 minutes, it’s advisable to come prepared with your specific needs, goals, and budget. After the call, you’ll receive a follow-up email with helpful notes and any next steps discussed. Get ready for a supportive and informative conversation to boost your literary journey!