Picture Book Editing
A good picture book isn’t just a book—it’s an experience. Parents will recite it night after night. Children will laugh, learn, and read along. One day, they’ll pull it out of a carefully kept box and relive the story through the eyes of their own children. Your book can be that book. Let’s work together to make your story something children will cherish forever.
Sample Edit (FREE)
A sample edit can help you get a sense of what the editing process is like and whether my style is a fit for your story. Contact me to request your free sample.
Developmental Editing
This is big-picture editing. I’ll give you detailed feedback about strengths and weaknesses in plot, structure, character development, and more. You will also receive an annotated copy of your manuscript with comments, questions, and recommendations.
Starting at USD $200 / CAD $260
Stylistic and Copy Editing
This is all about the details. I’ll ensure your spelling, grammar, mechanics, and story details are clear, correct, and consistent. I’ll also make suggestions about how to enhance your language for tone, flow, and effect.
For books in verse: Can you tell an anapest from a trochee? In addition to the services described above, I’ll ensure the rhythm of your book skips along like music in perfect metre.
Prose: Starting at USD $150 / CAD $200
Verse: Starting at USD $200 / CAD $260
Full-Service Editing
Looking for a comprehensive edit to cover you from the broadest story elements to the smallest mechanics? I have a variety of multi-step editing packages to suit your needs.
Please contact me for a personalized quote.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Critiques (high-level feedback on strengths and areas for improvement in your partial draft or completed manuscript) - USD $110 / CAD $140
Proofreading (quality check for typos, errors, and inconsistencies in your edited, illustrated, and formatted book before you go to print) - Starting at USD $120 / CAD $160
Query letter editing (refining your pitch to literary agents or publishers) - USD $60 / CAD $80 on its own or free if booked with manuscript editing
Don’t see what you were looking for? Tell me about your project and we’ll develop a custom plan for your book!
“Laura is a rare find in the publishing world—she is kind, honest, and supremely talented. I felt that my manuscript was brought to the next level thanks to Laura’s services, and I am so proud of the final product! I highly recommend Laura for all of your editing needs. She is punctual, professional, and personable.”