Congratulations you wrote a picture book!
“Now what?” you might ask.
You need fresh eyes.
If you want kind, honest, thoughtful and helpful feedback, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced writer, sharing your work can be scary. Rest assured I always critique manuscripts with a respectful, considerate eye.
Prices are for picture book manuscripts under 800 words, fiction or non-fiction. Unfortunately, I do not critique rhyme. (Please contact me if you have a longer story.)
First step: Please email me to inquire about availability and payment procedure.
Once payment is done, email your manuscript(s) to joanapastro@gmail.com as Word attachment with the subject: CRITIQUE - Your name - Manuscript title.
All critiques will be provided within one week of receipt of payment.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Writers must be at least eighteen years old.
Full Critique $80.00
Using the track change feature on Microsoft Word, I’ll provide mentor text suggestions and detailed feedback on story elements such as opening and closing lines, plot, pacing, story arc, character development, page turns, language, art notes, line edits, and more.
Full Revision Critique $50.00
Same as above on your revised manuscript after completing a Full Critique. (Same manuscript.)
Full Critique Package $100.00
Full Critique + Full Revision Critique. (See descriptions above)
Author Visits
For the 2020-21 school year, all my author visits are virtual, via your school-hosted platform.
For inquiries about speaking, presentations, workshops and school visits, please contact me.
Presentations:
LILLYBELLE STORYTIME + AUTHOR Q&A (30 minutes)
I will briefly introduce myself, read LILLYBELLE, A DAMSEL NOT IN DISTRESS aloud with your group and then take 20 minutes of questions and answers. All grade levels. Any group size.
$75, Free with a single purchase of 5 or more copies of LILLYBELLE, A DAMSEL NOT IN DISTRESS for your library or classroom.
HOW A BOOK IS BORN
I will read LILLYBELLE, A DAMSEL NOT IN DISTRESS aloud with your group, talk about the process of publishing a picture book from idea to publication, and then take 20 minutes for questions and answers.
45-60 minutes
Ideal for grades K-5
Single classroom $150
Multiple classrooms - please contact me for pricing.
Multiple Presentations:
If you would like me to “visit” multiple classrooms in a given day or over a week, I am happy to offer a 10% discount for each additional presentation.
Prices are for picture book manuscripts under 800 words, fiction or non-fiction. Unfortunately, I do not critique rhyme. (Please contact me if you have a longer story.)
First step: Please email me to inquire about availability and payment procedure.
Once payment is done, email your manuscript(s) to joanapastro@gmail.com as Word attachment with the subject: CRITIQUE - Your name - Manuscript title.
All critiques will be provided within one week of receipt of payment.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Writers must be at least eighteen years old.
Full Critique $80.00
Using the track change feature on Microsoft Word, I’ll provide mentor text suggestions and detailed feedback on story elements such as opening and closing lines, plot, pacing, story arc, character development, page turns, language, art notes, line edits, and more.
Full Revision Critique $50.00
Same as above on your revised manuscript after completing a Full Critique. (Same manuscript.)
Full Critique Package $100.00
Full Critique + Full Revision Critique. (See descriptions above)
Author Visits
For the 2020-21 school year, all my author visits are virtual, via your school-hosted platform.
For inquiries about speaking, presentations, workshops and school visits, please contact me.
Presentations:
LILLYBELLE STORYTIME + AUTHOR Q&A (30 minutes)
I will briefly introduce myself, read LILLYBELLE, A DAMSEL NOT IN DISTRESS aloud with your group and then take 20 minutes of questions and answers. All grade levels. Any group size.
$75, Free with a single purchase of 5 or more copies of LILLYBELLE, A DAMSEL NOT IN DISTRESS for your library or classroom.
HOW A BOOK IS BORN
I will read LILLYBELLE, A DAMSEL NOT IN DISTRESS aloud with your group, talk about the process of publishing a picture book from idea to publication, and then take 20 minutes for questions and answers.
45-60 minutes
Ideal for grades K-5
Single classroom $150
Multiple classrooms - please contact me for pricing.
Multiple Presentations:
If you would like me to “visit” multiple classrooms in a given day or over a week, I am happy to offer a 10% discount for each additional presentation.
