“Perfect Your Picture Book” One-Month Mentorship

For a limited time, I am offering one-month mentorships for picture book creators.

This is a guided one-month (4-week) program that focuses on your picture book manuscript and/or picture book dummy. (Even if you are an author-illustrator, your manuscript is KEY to getting acquired.) The goal: to prepare and polish your picture book for submission, whether it’s to a publisher or an agent. (This package is also perfect for self-published creators preparing their work for publication.) This fast-paced package includes 3 rounds of edits; 2 hours of video meetings over the course of 4 weeks, a query letter draft, and access to me (support, guidance, and advice) via email throughout the process. At the end of this month, you will have an edited picture book manuscript and/or picture book dummy (if you are an author-illustrator)! While I cannot promise or guarantee representation, I would be happy to share names of agents that might be a good fit for your work. (An extension of this month-long mentorship is also possible.)

Cost: $750

Fill out the form below for more information, or for a program tailored to your submission needs.

With 16 years’ experience in the publishing industry acquiring, editing, and developing hundreds of titles, including award-winning picture books, I am pleased to offer freelance editing and creative consulting and coaching services to writers, artists/illustrators, and any creator striving to realize their creative vision.

My goal is to help you create your best work. Whether your goal is to get published or to self-publish, I will work with you to hone and strengthen your ideas, polish your manuscript or project, unlock your creative potential, and set your course forward.

To book a picture book mentorship or to inquire about a package tailored to your specific project, please fill out the form below, or email naomikirstencreative[at]gmail.com.

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