I will line edit and further develop picture books

I don't call what I do 'ghostwriting' for the simple reason that I BUILD upon YOUR writing. Or write specific scenes if you're stuck or simply want a scene or the climax to be more exciting or poignant, etc., just give me some bullet points to work from. You won't be disappointed.

As any author knows, finding the proper words for a rhyming book is difficult without adding superfluous words or descriptions that often do not make much sense. Writing a polished rhyming book involves more work time and creative thinking than prose books.

I do my very best work the first time by injecting my professional experience and writing ability into the story you send. What I send back to authors is theirs to use as is, or as a springboard to take their idea to the next level. I will make small revisions when requested.

For an additional $25, I offer specific illustration suggestions for your book and insights into working with an illustrator and getting your book ready for publishing... I learned all this the hard way as I worked to bring my book to publication.

Part of my service is to trim filler words and content that tells rather than shows, condense repetitive content, and remove what isn't necessary to creating a great experience for young readers and even their parents. This work automatically reduces the word count.

Yes! I specialize in rhyming manuscripts with a keen ear for rhythm, cadence, meter, and line beats. Whether you're working in couplets, quatrains, or free verse, I'll help ensure your rhyme scheme flows naturally and supports the story's emotional tone.

Definitely. Picture books rely heavily on timing and layout. I can improve pacing, tension, and page-turn impact--so your story unfolds in a way that keeps young readers engaged.

I work with picture books aimed at toddlers through early readers (ages 0-8). But I have also edited many chapter books and early reading books.