Coaching, Critiques, and Editing
1. Picture Book Practitioner
Picture Book Practitioner: part editor, part mentor, part motivator.
A one-month coaching service to concentrate on your project with a writer, editor, and teacher who “speaks” picture books. A chance to navigate your manuscript and to help your story—and you as an artist!—set sail in a way that feels true. I'm passionate about helping writers and writer-illustrators tap into their unique voice and vision. I provide inspiration for their manuscript, writing identity, and next steps.
You’ll get four weeks of feedback, encouragement, resources, sensitive support around story, process, and submissions/strategy, with camaraderie from someone who cares deeply about nurturing creativity and this special form.
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Cost: $750 for the month (any four mostly consecutive weeks). Paid in two installments beginning and close. I offer a 30% discount for educators!
Email me to get started or get more information.
Testimonials
2. Critique Services
I also offer picture book critiques. Typically, this entails one video call to discuss your project after I read and reflect on it. We talk through the origin, big picture, my feedback, and comparative titles. ($150). This can be followed up with line-notes on a subsequent revision draft(s) later ($75/hour).
3. Teaching
I sometimes teach at Writer's Digest University. Sign up to find out when my next class begins!
4. Freelance Picture Book Editing
I'm addition, I edit picture books with writers or publishers and charge, typically, my hourly fee ($75/hour). I have had the opportunity to edit these independently-published picture books: BEFORE AND AFTER BABY, C TRAIN, TRICKY TRCHOTILLOMANIA, MY COLOR IS RAINBOW, and THE GIRL AND THE SUN. More forthcoming! I'm currently working with Global Bookshelves on a number of titles as well!
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT my EDITING SERVICES HERE!
Testimonials
“When working with [Danielle], I feel I have the best possible partner...There is no competition or judgement, only support, constructive critique, and kindness. Danielle is not only a trusted partner in bookmaking, she is a champion for children everywhere.”
—Maegan Blackwell, author of Before and After Baby.
"Danielle breathes life into your book and is a joy to work with. Her encouraging energy and attention to detail are unparalleled. After working with Danielle on C Train I felt 1,000 times more confident about publishing the book. I highly recommend her services if you plan on publishing your book or pitching it to publishers."
—Brigette Allen, creator of C Train.
"Danielle is a brilliant picture book editor who brings a broad spectrum of talents to the projects she shepherds - from diligently catching the minutest details to expertly providing creative and targeted feedback. She is a gifted collaborator who responds swiftly, as well as a great communicator, infusing a breath of fresh air into her clients’ pursuits. Most importantly, she is a master of supporting the writer's intent while maintaining and magnifying the voice and spirit of the picture book."
—Jeannie Olander, co-writer of forthcoming title.
5. Workshops
I facilitate workshops for writers of any age! These can be tailored to your group's needs: online, in-person, on different topics (creative inventory and voice; theme as North Star; story breath; series of 6 sessions on writing/revising picture books).
What do they have in common? They're interactive, reflective, supportive, and centered on participants' unique voices and visions.
(I've also got professional development workshops for educators!)
Email me to find out more about any of these offerings or fill out the form below!