Every story starts as a seed of an idea. With the right care, it can grow into something truly memorable.
I'm Rachel Vine, a professional member of the Institute of Professional Editors (IPEd), qualified children's librarian, and developmental editor specialising in children's literature. I help authors nurture their manuscripts through thoughtful story-level feedback, strengthening plot, character, pacing, and structure so their stories can flourish.
Together, we'll help your manuscript bloom into the strongest version of itself.
Book a free 15-minute First Bloom Call. Let’s talk about where your story could grow.
Picture Book Editing Package
Manuscript Assessment
Developmental Editing
Story Coaching and Consultation
Free 2027 Writer’s Workbook
What do you want to grow in your writing life next year?
Meet WILDFLOWER.EDIT, a free 60-page guided workbook designed to help you reflect on your writing year, reconnect with your creativity, set meaningful writing goals and make space for everything you want to grow in 2027.
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Meet Rachel
Rachel Vine is a developmental editor, story coach, and children’s librarian based in Boorloo (Perth, WA). With postgraduate study in Editing, Publishing, and Children’s Literature, she blends craft and heart to help authors of children’s, young adult, and new adult fiction strengthen their stories.
Through Wildflower Editorial and her podcast Books in Bloom, Rachel supports writers in shaping manuscripts that resonate with young readers and reflect their unique voice.
She believes in the quiet power of words, the wonder of a well-told tale, and the joy of guiding writers to bring their stories to full bloom.
Rachel works from a light-filled office shared with three distractingly handsome cats, too many half-drunk cups of French Earl Grey, a triple-shot oat milk iced latte, and an ever-growing book collection arranged in rainbow order.
Not Sure Where to Start?
If you’re overwhelmed by revision, or you need tailored guidance for your manuscript, I’d love to help.