Children’s Book Editor

Need an Experienced, Effective Editor?

Emma Walton Hamilton is a best-selling children’s book author (6 times on the NY Times Bestseller list, including twice at #1). And, as Editorial Director of the Julie Andrews Collection publishing program, she has shepherded dozens of books by other authors through the publication process. Because she is an author as well as an editor, Emma uniquely understands the challenges and nuances of creating a successful children’s book…

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“Emma is a talented developmental editor. She is adept at giving editorial feedback in a constructive way to authors; has a strong sense of plot, character development, and dialogue, and is particularly good at line-editing so that a story’s shape emerges more clearly (her suggestions for cutting and streamlining are particularly effective). Emma also has a strong marketing sense; unlike many editors, she has a talent for conceiving, writing, and excecuting marketing materials for both print and electronic mediums.” - Katherine Tegen, Vice President, Editorial Director – HarperCollins Children’s Books

Children’s Book Editing Services:

NOTE: Page counts are based on an average of 250 words per page, Times New Roman size 12 font, double-spaced.

Manuscript Evaluation
Comprehensive written evaluation of manuscript, with specific recommendations as to how to strengthen and improve plot, narrative, character development, theme, structure and presentation.

Fees:

• Picture Book (up to 2,000 words) – $475
• Early Reader/Chapter Book (up to 26 pages, or 6500 words) – $750
• Middle Grade Novel/Chapter Book (26-75 pages, or 6500-18,000 words) – $950
• YA/Teen Novel (76 pages or more, or more than 18,000 words) – Starting at $1500

Line Editing
Line-by line recommendations to focus and tighten the story, strengthen the themes, enhance readability, improve grammar and sentence structure and maximize sales potential.

• Picture Books (up to 2000 words):   Narrative Prose – $750    Rhyming Verse – $850
  
• Early Reader/Chapter Book (up to 26 pages or 6500 words) – $950
• Middle Grade Novels/Chapter Books (26–75 pages, or 6500-18000 words): $50 per page
• Young Adult/Teen Novels (76+ pages or more than 18000 words): $35 per page

One-to-One Mentoring/Consultation

One-to-one mentoring and consultation for writing and publishing projects on an hourly basis.
Get more information on Emma’s Mentoring and Consulting.

Group Coaching

Emma’s Children’s Book Hub provides information, resources, and ongoing network of coaching and support for children’s book authors all year long.

Monthly membership is just $19.95, and includes….

• Monthly teleseminars led by Emma, featuring expert interviews with authors, editors, agents and other notable members of the children’s book industry
• Monthly Question and Answer Calls with Emma, plus access to recordings of all calls and slideshows
• A monthly newsletter focusing on items of interest for children’s book authors in the areas of writing, editing, marketing, publishing and selling your books
• Social networking opportunities with other authors and children’s book lovers
• Resources and tools for writing, editing, publishing, selling and marketing your books
• News and information about industry trends and events, such as conferences, workshops, festivals, organizations and associations specific to children’s literature

Hub Members Call the Hub….

“An invaluable resource!”       “A writer’s dream!”      “By far the best and most informative site I have found for writers!”      “Amazingly beneficial!”          “A valuable part of my writing life!”

For more information and to join the Hub, visit www.childrensbookhub.com

EDITORIAL INQUIRY PROCEDURE:
If you are interested in obtaining editorial services, please email an inquiry to mail@emmawaltonhamilton.com

Include the following in your email:

• a brief description of the project
• number of pages and word count
• sample chapter or 3-5 sample pages of the manuscript

“A good editor can improve a piece of writing; a really good editor can improve the writer. Emma Walton Hamilton was such an editor for me. She possesses that rare blend of detached professionalism combined with an understanding of the creative process. It’s no wonder that she brings out the best in the writers she works with.” – Susan Milord, author of “Pebble – A Story of Belonging”

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