P.B. Tweak! Critiques in A Week
Affordable Critiques, Query Letters, & Custom Pitches for Picture Book Writers
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(Due to problems with my former Paypal “button,” I have reverted to sending my clients Paypal invoices.)
Contact me at katearonson ( at ) gmail ( dot ) com & I will send you an invoice within 24 hours.
***Prices valid through the end of 2025.***
1. MANUSCRIPT CRITIQUE:
$80 for a picture book manuscript under 600 words (or count $90 for <800 words; $100 for <1000 words.)
What is included? I critique picture book manuscripts with an eye to concept, voice, heart, diction/lyricism, world-building, and overall story arc. I’ll leave in-line comments throughout your manuscript, plus write you a personal letter of overall feedback at the end.
Ideally, picture book manuscripts should keep word count under 600. Character-driven narrative fiction is my specialty. I have also published various poems in children’s magazines and Poo-Dunit? A Forest Floor Mystery is a rhyming picture book I published with Candlewick. So yes, you may send rhyme. 🙂 To read more about what my critiques entail, see my post here.
Turnaround time: I deliver a manuscript critique within one week of receiving payment.
Please “Contact Me” at the link below if you need a quote for a particular request not covered here.
2. QUERY LETTER CRITIQUE: $50.
Is your manuscript ready to submit to an agent or editor, but you’re stuck on the dreaded query letter? I’m here to edit your current query letter, proofreading spelling, grammar, and content.
3. CUSTOM PITCH:
$20 for 1 custom pitch, or $50 for a 3-pitch package (a savings of $10).
Are you ready to participate in online pitching opportunities, but aren’t sure how to write an effective pitch for your picture book?
Writing pitches is my super power! Â I participated in several pitch events before getting an agent, and averaged a “Like” from an agent each time. Let me read your manuscript and craft a personalised pitch that shows off the essence of your story, while respecting the cited character limit + suggestions of possible variations and #hashtags.
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Due to problems with my former Paypal “button,” I have reverted to sending my clients Paypal invoices.
directly and I’ll be happy to help.