Picture Book Critiques and Read-Alouds

Take a look at how I might be able to help you make the most of your unique and wonderful stories!

All prices are in USD.

Picture book manuscripts under 1,000 words only, please - if your manuscript is 1,000 words or more, email me for a quote.


Interested in any of the below services?  Email me at vanessakaybooks@gmail.com for more details! 

Read-Aloud 

I will send you a recording of myself reading your manuscript aloud. This is helpful for all kinds of stories, but especially rhymers!

$15

Meter and Rhyme Analysis

I will look over the meter and rhyme of your manuscript and provide detailed feedback on where it is strong, and where it can be improved!

$15

Full critique

I will give detailed feedback on your manuscript, including what it does effectively and where and how it might be improved to bring your vision to life!

$50 for critique alone,      $60 for critique + meter and rhyme analysis

Half-hour brainstorming session

I will chat with you for a half hour about a PB-writing-related topic we will set up in advance! Some examples include a real-time conversation about up to two manuscripts, the querying/publishing process, which ideas to work on and which to table...etc.!

$75

Twitter pitch critique

I will critique your pitch for Twitter pitch contest purposes, telling you what is effective about your pitch and how it might be improved!

One pitch: $10                    Two pitches: $18            Three pitches: $25