Children’s Book Substantive Editing
Budget: $14 – $30 NZD
I have written a children’s story for readers aged 0–10 and now need a substantive edit to make the narrative shine. The book explores the true meaning of Christmas, love, and kindness, so every scene should reinforce those themes in a warm, age-appropriate voice.
What I need from you:
• A fully marked-up manuscript with your structural, pacing, and wording suggestions shown through tracked changes or comments.
• A short editorial note (one page is fine) summarising the key issues you spotted and the reasoning behind your bigger rewrites or cuts.
Please focus on tightening the storyline, refining character arcs, adjusting vocabulary so it suits very young listeners as well as early readers, and ensuring the Christmas message is heartfelt rather than preachy. If anything feels confusing or too advanced, flag it and propose a simpler alternative.
The book is brief, so a concise yet thoughtful pass is all that’s required. Once your revised file and editor’s note arrive, I’ll review, send back any questions, and we’ll wrap up with a final clean copy.
What I need from you:
• A fully marked-up manuscript with your structural, pacing, and wording suggestions shown through tracked changes or comments.
• A short editorial note (one page is fine) summarising the key issues you spotted and the reasoning behind your bigger rewrites or cuts.
Please focus on tightening the storyline, refining character arcs, adjusting vocabulary so it suits very young listeners as well as early readers, and ensuring the Christmas message is heartfelt rather than preachy. If anything feels confusing or too advanced, flag it and propose a simpler alternative.
The book is brief, so a concise yet thoughtful pass is all that’s required. Once your revised file and editor’s note arrive, I’ll review, send back any questions, and we’ll wrap up with a final clean copy.