My time allows for a limited number of picture book critiques. My detailed critique discusses the manuscript's strengths and weaknesses in the areas of plot, character development, dialogue, description, theme, and writing style. Comments or examples of editing may also be written directly on the manuscript. Specific suggestions for revisions will also be included.
The rates are listed below. Please read the manuscript submission information at the end before submitting any work for Critique. Manuscripts should be formatted in industry standards as if you were submitting to an editor. That means they should be typed, double-spaced; one-inch margins on all sides; an easy-to-read typeface (such as Courier) sized at 10 characters per inch. Please number each page consecutively, and include your name and the title of the work on the upper left corner of each page. If you submit multiple manuscripts for critique, the charges below are for each manuscript, not the combined total of pages for all the manuscripts. Critique rate: Critique of a manuscript up to five pages long is $99. Add $1 per page for each additional manuscript page. Before submitting, please email me (click on the Contact me tab) to be put on the critique schedule. Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with enough postage for the material’s return. Manuscripts submitted by email will not be accepted. Include a check or money order made out to Linda Arms White for the full price of the critique.
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