The Blooming Garden Complete Picture Book Package
Every picture book begins as a seed of an idea. With the right guidance, care, and editorial expertise, it can blossom into a beautifully crafted story. The Blooming Garden package provides both developmental and copy editing, taking your manuscript from first draft to polished final version, ready for submission or publication.
Who This Package Is For?
This package is perfect for writers who want their picture book to shine from the inside out. Whether you’re refining structure, strengthening characters, or polishing language, this comprehensive approach nurtures every element of your manuscript.
Why the Blooming Garden Package Works
This comprehensive package doesn’t just fix surface-level issues—it nurtures your manuscript from concept to polished draft. With both developmental and copy editing, your story will:
✿ Reach its full potential with professional guidance on structure, character, and pacing
✿ Flow smoothly, with clear language and rhythm that engages young readers
✿ Shine for submission or publication, with both story and mechanics polished
✿ Save you time and stress by giving you a single, complete editorial path from draft to ready-to-submit
The Transformation You’ll Experience
✿ Confidence in your manuscript knowing it’s been thoroughly reviewed
✿ Clarity on what works and what needs improvement
✿ A deeper understanding of story craft that informs future projects
✿ Peace of mind that your picture book is submission-ready
What You’ll Receive
✿ A comprehensive editorial report
✿ In-manuscript margin comments
✿ Revision strategy summary
✿ Resources and links to help you on your writing journey
✿ A complete copy edited manuscript
✿ Optional follow-up support via email for four weeks after your edit to answer questions or clarify suggestion
Optional Add-On
One-Hour Virtual Meeting via Zoom
Enhance your editing experience with a personalised one-hour virtual session. Discuss feedback, ask questions, and gain deeper insights into strengthening your manuscript. This session occurs after your developmental edit and before copyediting, helping you get the most value from your edit.
Investment
The Blooming Garden Complete Picture Book Package pricing varies depending on the type of picture book:
✿ Rhyming Picture Books: $250 AUD – Includes the additional expertise needed to assess metre, rhythm, and rhyme flow.
✿ Non-Rhyming Picture Books: $200 AUD – Standard developmental and copy editing for concept or narrative-driven picture books.
✿ Optional Add-On: One-Hour Coaching Session (via Zoom): $150 AUD – A dedicated session to discuss your editorial feedback in more depth and support your revision process.
Ready to Grow Your Picture Book?
Bring your manuscript to life with a professional, nurturing edit designed to strengthen story, rhythm, and impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Timing depends on your manuscript length and complexity, but most edits are completed within 2–4 weeks. Once you book, we’ll confirm a personalised timeline that fits your schedule..
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Rhyming picture books require extra care to assess metre, rhythm, and rhyme flow. That’s why the package price for rhyming books is $250 AUD, while non-rhyming books are $200 AUD.
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I am a professional developmental editor and story coach specialising in children’s and YA fiction. With a background in librarianship, postgraduate study in Editing and Children’s Literature, and years of editing experience, I help authors craft stories that resonate with young readers while maintaining clarity, rhythm, and emotional impact.
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Picture books may be short, but they are complex. Every word, page turn, and illustration cue matters. Editing ensures your story flows naturally, your characters engage readers, and your narrative is polished for submission or publication. A professional edit gives your manuscript the best chance to succeed in a competitive market.
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The Blooming Garden package is a two-step process. First, I complete the developmental edit, providing a detailed editorial report and in-line manuscript comments. You then revise your manuscript based on the feedback. After your revisions, I perform the copy edit to polish language, grammar, punctuation, and clarity, ensuring your story is ready for submission or publication.
Book Your Free First Bloom Call
Take 15 minutes to explore your story’s potential and discover how developmental editing or story coaching can help your manuscript blossom.
Perfect for children’s, middle grade, and YA authors ready to move their story forward.