Picture Book Editing
Get personalised, expert feedback on your manuscript from our hand-picked team of children's book editors. Choose your editor, select your service, and get the guidance you need to take your story to the next level.
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How It Works
Finding the right children’s book editor shouldn’t be confusing.
We know how overwhelming it can be... figuring out what type of editing you need, comparing cents-per-word pricing and waiting around for custom quotes.
That’s why we’ve made it simple.
We’ve hand-picked a team of experienced children’s picture book editors, clearly explained each service and listed all our prices up front.
No guesswork. No surprises.
Just expert support to help you polish and publish your story with confidence.
Choose your service
Pick your editor
Book & upload your manuscript
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Editing Services Overview
Manuscript Assessment
If you are not sure what your story needs, this is the best place to start.
A Manuscript Assessment is a big-picture editorial service designed to help you understand what is working, what is not and how to take your story to the next level.
Whether you are on your first draft or a more polished version, this assessment provides professional guidance before diving into detailed editing.
Developmental Edit
This in-depth edit focuses on the bones of your story… the things that make it work.
A Developmental Edit is all about elements like the structure, pacing, character, voice, flow and overall storytelling.
Your editor will work closely with you to identify what’s strong, what’s missing and what could be reshaped to better suit your target audience.
Line & Copy Editing
This is where your story starts to really shine.
Line and copy editing focuses on the finer details of your manuscript, ensuring your language is clear, consistent and polished, while still keeping your unique voice intact.
Your editor will go line by line, tightening your sentences, fixing grammar and punctuation and improving overall readability.
Proofreading
This is your final tidy-up before your book goes out into the world.
Proofreading is the last step in the editing process and focuses purely on surface-level errors.
It’s designed to catch those sneaky typos, punctuation mistakes and inconsistencies that might have been missed in earlier rounds of editing.
Manuscript Assessment & Editorial Feedback
$440AUD (includes GST)
If you are not sure what your story needs, this is the best place to start.
A Manuscript Assessment is a big-picture editorial service designed to help you understand what is working, what is not and how to take your story to the next level.
Whether you are on your first draft or a more polished version, this assessment provides professional guidance before diving into detailed editing.
What is included:
A thorough read-through of your manuscript (up to 1,000 words)
Written editorial feedback outlining:
- Strengths and highlights
- Areas for improvement such as structure, pacing, character, rhyme, rhythm or language
- Suggestions for revision and next steps
A 20-minute one-on-one call with your editor to discuss the feedback and answer any questions
What happens next:
1. Book and pay for the assessment online.
2. Upload your manuscript (Word or Google Doc) and answer a few short questions about your book.
3. Your editor will review your submission.
4. You will have your 20-minute call to discuss your manuscript and goals.
5. Within a 7 business days of the call, you will receive your written editorial feedback.
Who this is for:
This service is ideal for children's picture book manuscripts under approximately 1,000 words. It is best suited to:
Writers seeking professional insight before editing or publishing
First-time or self-published authors looking for honest, constructive feedback
Authors who want to submit to an Agent or Traditional Publisher
Anyone feeling unsure or stuck and needing direction to improve their story
If your manuscript is longer or in a different format, please get in touch for a custom quote.
Developmental Edit - Structure, Plot & Flow
$495AUD (includes GST)
This in-depth edit focuses on the bones of your story… the things that make it work.
A Developmental Edit is all about the big-picture elements like the structure, pacing, character, voice, flow and overall storytelling. Your editor will work closely with you to identify what’s strong, what’s missing and what could be reshaped to better suit your target audience.
This service is perfect if you’re ready to revise, want expert guidance on how to improve your manuscript, or have already received a manuscript assessment and are ready for the next stage.
What is included:
A 20-minute one-on-one call with your editor to discuss your manuscript and goals
A comprehensive read-through of your manuscript (up to 1,000 words)
In-document editorial comments and suggestions
A written summary outlining:
- Structural feedback (plot, pacing, flow)
- Character development and dialogue
- Voice, tone, theme and engagement
- Suggested revisions and next steps
What happens next:
1. Book and pay for the service online
2. Upload your manuscript and answer a few short questions about your book
3. Your editor will review your submission before the call
4. You will have your 20-minute consultation to discuss your manuscript and goals
5. Your editor will complete the developmental edit and send you both the marked-up manuscript and the written feedback
Who this is for:
This service is ideal for children’s picture book authors who:
Have revised at least once or twice and are ready for deeper input
Want help with story flow, tone or age-appropriateness
Need structural and storytelling support before moving on to line editing or proofreading
If your manuscript is longer than 1,000 words or written for an older age group, please get in touch for a custom quote.
Line & Copy Editing - Grammar, Clarity & Flow
$280AUD (includes GST)
This is where your story starts to really shine.
Line and copy editing focuses on the finer details of your manuscript — ensuring your language is clear, consistent, and polished, while still keeping your unique voice intact. Your editor will go line by line, tightening your sentences, fixing grammar and punctuation, and improving overall readability.
This service is best suited to authors who have already refined their structure and are ready for a professional clean-up before proofreading or final formatting.
What is included:
A 20-minute one-on-one call with your editor to discuss your manuscript and any specific concerns
A full line-by-line edit of your manuscript (up to 1,000 words)
In-document corrections and suggestions covering:
- Grammar, punctuation, and spelling
- Sentence flow and readability
- Word choice and consistency
- Clarity and tone appropriate to the target age group
A clean edited version, plus a marked-up version with tracked changes
What happens next:
1. Book and pay for the service online
2. Upload your manuscript and answer a few short questions about your book
3. Your editor will review your submission before the call
4. You will have your 20-minute consultation to discuss your manuscript and editing preferences
5. Your editor will complete the edit and return both a clean and a marked-up version of your manuscript
Who this is for:
This service is ideal for children’s picture book authors who:
Have completed a few rounds of self-revision or received structural feedback
Are happy with their story’s structure and ready for sentence-level editing
Want to ensure their manuscript is polished, consistent, and ready for proofreading or submission
If your manuscript is longer than 1,000 words or written for an older age group, please get in touch for a custom quote.
Proofreading - Final Polish
$220AUD (includes GST)
This is your final tidy-up before your book goes out into the world.
Proofreading is the last step in the editing process and focuses purely on surface-level errors. It’s designed to catch those sneaky typos, punctuation mistakes and inconsistencies that might have been missed in earlier rounds of editing.
No major rewrites or sentence restructuring here, just a sharp eye ensuring your manuscript is clean, professional and ready for publication or design.
What is included:
A 20-minute one-on-one call with your editor to clarify anything before the final proofread
A full proofread of your manuscript (up to 1,000 words)
In-document corrections and notes covering:
- Spelling and punctuation
- Grammar and typographical errors
- Consistency in formatting, tense and capitalisation
What happens next:
1. Book and pay for the service online
2. Upload your formatted PDF files and answer a few short questions about your book
3. Your editor will review your submission before the call
4. You will have your 20-minute consultation to confirm expectations and final tweaks
5. Your editor will complete the proofread and return their file with edits
Who this is for:
This service is ideal for children’s picture book authors who:
Have already completed all developmental and line editing
Have their "almost" print-ready files ready to go
Just need a final, thorough "go-over" before submitting to print
Want to ensure their manuscript is error-free before design, submission or publishing
If your manuscript is longer than 1,000 words or written for an older age group, please get in touch for a custom quote.
Testimonials
Some kind words from amazing clients
Meet the Editors
Laura Feldman
Laura is an editor for children’s picture books and especially loves working with stories that are written in rhyme.
She loves the challenge of fine-tuning rhythm, flow and wordplay to make stories sing off the page.
With a keen eye for clarity and structure, Laura helps authors polish their manuscripts while keeping their unique voice intact.
Elizabeth Gilmore
Elizabeth is a trusted children’s book editor and proofreader with over 10 years of experience, including 5 years specialising in picture books.
She offers comprehensive editing at every stage and is known for her respectful, encouraging approach.
Elizabeth brings clarity to each manuscript while preserving the writer’s voice, helping authors feel confident and supported throughout the process.
Kat Richardson
Kat is a Tasmanian freelance editor, author and illustrator, and the owner of Pesky Plover Studio.
Her creative life started in a small country town, surrounded by books, animals, magic, and a handful of teachers who made space for storytelling.
She spent her childhood filling notebooks with sentences and scribbles and daydreaming about making books. She hasn't really stopped.
She has a Bachelor of Communications (Children's Literature) from Charles Sturt University as well as a Graduate Certificate in Writing and Literature (Editing) from Deakin University.
Having worked in education for the past decade, lifelong learning is something she is very passionate about, whether that's through a uni course or a workshop on great storytelling.
In her spare time she's a mum to a whirlwind little boy, a late-start ballerina, a slow runner, and a sweet treat aficionado.
She can't wait to be a part of your story.
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