Picture Book Editing Services

Take your picture book manuscript to the next level.
Are you looking for editorial feedback on your idea or manuscript?
Do you want to polish your story before you self-publish or submit to agents?
Are you writing in verse and want to make sure your words sing?
You've come to the right place. I'd love to work with you!
I excel at developmental and big picture editing, as well as close-up line editing and proofreading. I have a knack for verse. I'm experienced and reliable, and I deliver on time.
My credentials:
CONFESSION: My favorite genre to edit is picture books and poetry for children. This is exclusively how I choose to spend my editing time. If you've written a novel or chapter book, I wish you well, but we're not a good editorial match. I'm a picture book specialist.
Don't be shy! I'd be happy to discuss your project. Estimates are free. All questions are worth asking. I look forward to helping you take your work to the next level. For additional testimonials, check out my editing page on the Reedsy platform.
Are you looking for editorial feedback on your idea or manuscript?
Do you want to polish your story before you self-publish or submit to agents?
Are you writing in verse and want to make sure your words sing?
You've come to the right place. I'd love to work with you!
I excel at developmental and big picture editing, as well as close-up line editing and proofreading. I have a knack for verse. I'm experienced and reliable, and I deliver on time.
My credentials:
- More than 25 years of publishing experience both as an author and an editor
- Editing: I began my career as an editor at HarperCollins Children's Books, where I edited picture books, chapter books, and middle grade novels and where I oversaw series such as MathStart and Let's-Read-and-Find Out Science. Next I worked for Studio Goodwin Sturges, a boutique agency representing children's book illustrators. I have edited dozens of published children's books ranging from board books to middle grade novels. In the past year alone I've worked with more than 75 aspiring authors on their picture book manuscripts.
- Since 2013, I've worked as a Mentor in the Children's Literature Fellow program at Stony Brook University. This role allows me to work with brand-new and developing picture book writers over the course of a semester. For me, helping writers learn and hone their craft is satisfying and inspiring work.
- Writing: I'm the author of 16 original children's books published by Scholastic, HarperCollins, Henry Holt, Clarion, Quarto, and Little, Brown. They include picture books (fiction and nonfiction), board books, beginning readers, and poetry collections. Additionally, I have published more than 50 children's books as a ghostwriter or under my pen name, Amy Edgar, for companies such as Disney, HarperCollins, Scholastic, Little Brown, Random House, and a handful of educational publishers.
CONFESSION: My favorite genre to edit is picture books and poetry for children. This is exclusively how I choose to spend my editing time. If you've written a novel or chapter book, I wish you well, but we're not a good editorial match. I'm a picture book specialist.
Don't be shy! I'd be happy to discuss your project. Estimates are free. All questions are worth asking. I look forward to helping you take your work to the next level. For additional testimonials, check out my editing page on the Reedsy platform.
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Developmental Editing*If you select this service, I would:
*Included in a round of Developmental Editing is an (optional) opportunity to follow-up with me regarding clarification of any unclear or outstanding questions via email or via a 20-minute Zoom or phone call. Copyediting*If you select this service, I would:
*Included in a round of Copyediting is an (optional) opportunity to follow-up with me regarding clarification of any unclear or outstanding questions via email or via a 20-minute Zoom or phone call. ProofreadingIf you select this service, I would:
Query Letter Review
If you select this service, I would:
-Review and tweak the cover letter that you have drafted (I'd be happy to share a tutorial link to get you started). -Take what you’ve written and reorganize or polish it to make it sound as professional and engaging as possible. -Look to correct all grammar, spelling, and punctuation. A great query letter is your chance to make a first impression and convince an agent or publisher to read your story. 60-minute Video Chat ConsultationIf you select this service, you would:
-Let me know your preferred platform (Zoom, Google Chat, Skype, phone, etc.) -Share 1 or 2 picture book manuscripts or ideas (and sketches, if appropriate) in advance I would: Let you set the agenda via our email exchange. You might choose from any of the following (or have different needs entirely): -a short industry overview (including the important differences between the two paths of publishing: traditional vs. self-publishing) -answers to your questions about the ins and outs of the industry -project-specific feedback and thoughts about where you might go from here -send you a link for our meeting -possibly refer to you follow-up resources after our meeting concludes NOTE: I am not able to recommend specific agents or publishers. Our discussion would be more broadly informative about the industry and the picture book genre. |
Testimonials"I've worked with many editors and every time something was still missing. I feel lucky to have found Amy, She helps me through the developmental stage, line by line edits, and the final proofreading. What I value most, is that she not only points out the problem in my stories but has a creative solution for it too. Working with an editor who compliments me is essential for the success of my work. |
To request a quote for me to edit your book, please fill out this form. If you are unsure about which service(s) to select, I would be happy to assess your manuscript and make a suggestion.