The FALL SPECIAL offer has expired, but written critiques are available, as are 1/2-hour and hour-long video consults. (For other editing and creative consultation packages, click here.)
Why a written critique can take your project to the next level:
• Experience an editor’s review of your work, and deepen your understanding of what publishers are seeking in submissions
• Find out how to maximize the commercial appeal of your project
• Understand the market and how to successfully create within it
• Learn how to improve and enhance your manuscript draft from an expert
I have over 16 years of publishing experience, acquiring and editing hundreds of books and gift products. I bring an editor and publisher’s perspective to your work, focusing on the steps you can take to prepare your work for submission or publication. I am pleased to offer written critiques of picture books, wordless picture books, board books, novelty books, early reader/beginning readers, and activity books and kids’ cookbooks. We’ll work together to take your work to the next level.
Completed critiques are presented as a 2-page PDF with an in-depth written review of your work covering what’s currently working, suggestions for modifications, competitive titles to keep in mind, as well as suggestions for improving your work. (Please note that a written critique does not include a line edit. Line edits are included in the “editing packages.”)
Picture Book Written Critique (up to 2,000 words, includes up to 50 pages of a wordless picture book): $125
Board Book Written Critique (includes 3 board books in a series as part of this package; stand-alone board books must be submitted separately): $125
Written review (of an online portfolio or a submitted PDF of up to 30 pieces of art): $125
Early Reader/Beginning Reader Written Critique (up to 4,000 words): $150
Kids’ Activity Book Written Critique (up to 4,000 words): $150
Kids’ Cookbook Written Critique (up to 4,000 words): $150
To book a critique or video consult meeting, please fill out the form below, or email naomikirstencreative[at]gmail.com.
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