How to Edit Your Children’s Book: Self-Editing Tips & Resources
Before a manuscript is ready for an editor, there’s real work you can do on your own, from tightening pacing, catching structural issues, and getting your story as strong as it can be before someone else’s eyes land on it. Even if you want to work with an editor right away, understanding the editorial process can be useful. Below are my free guides on self-editing your children’s book, drawn from patterns I see again and again across the manuscripts I work on. When you’re ready for a professional set of eye, I’d love to help.
How to Revise a Picture Book
The most common picture book revision mistakes, and practical steps to fix them.
Read the guide →Understanding Editorial Services
What developmental editing, copy editing, and other editorial services actually mean and cover.
Read the guide →Signs You’re Ready to Work With an Editor
How to know when your manuscript has gone as far as it can on its own, and what to look for next.
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