GET EXPERT GUIDANCE FOR YOUR CHILDREN’S BOOK

One-on-one mentorship from idea to publication

Do you have an idea for a children’s book but feel unsure about the next step? Perhaps you are working on a draft, planning illustrations, or trying to understand your publishing options. The BookBildr Author Mentorship Program gives you the opportunity to discuss your project with an experienced children’s book editor and publishing professional. Ask any questions you have about writing, illustrations, publishing, printing, or distribution, and receive practical, honest guidance tailored to your book and your goals.

Start with a one-on-one author consultation

BOOK AN INITIAL CONSULTATION

60-minute Zoom session · USD 100

Need More Support? Choose the Right Level of Feedback for Your Manuscript

Picture Book Manuscript Consultation

Manuscript review and 60-minute Zoom session · USD 195

Get clear, practical feedback on your picture-book manuscript before you move forward with illustrations or publishing.

We will read your manuscript in advance and discuss what’s working well, where the story may need improvement, and how to make it stronger.

BookBildr manuscript consultation

What's included:

  • Review of one picture-book manuscript of up to 1,500 words

  • A 60-minute one-on-one Zoom consultation

  • Feedback on the story, structure, pacing, clarity, and age appropriateness

  • Discussion of what works well and what may need improvement

  • Practical recommendations for your next steps

  • Opportunity to ask questions about your manuscript and publishing plans

BOOK A MANUSCRIPT CONSULTATION

What's not included:

  • Rewriting or editing the manuscript

  • Line-by-line corrections

  • Written editorial notes

  • Page-by-page illustration planning

  • Notes for the illustrator

Picture Book Development Consultation

Detailed review, notes, and 60-minute Zoom session · USD 295

Receive a more in-depth editorial review of your picture-book manuscript, with guidance on both the text and the visual storytelling.

This option is ideal if you want detailed feedback before commissioning illustrations, revising your manuscript, or preparing your book for publication.

What's included:

  • Review of one picture-book manuscript of up to 1,500 words

  • A 60-minute one-on-one Zoom consultation

  • Detailed feedback on the story, structure, pacing, clarity, and age appropriateness

  • Written editorial notes and suggestions for strengthening the manuscript

  • Guidance on page turns and visual storytelling

  • Illustration opportunities and optional notes for the illustrator

BOOK A DEVELOPMENT CONSULTATION

What's not included:

  • Rewriting the manuscript

  • Full copyediting or proofreading

  • Illustration creation

  • Book layout or formatting

  • Ongoing support after the consultation

Author Mentorship Terms

Choose the level of support that best fits your current stage. You can book a general 60-minute consultation, a manuscript consultation with advance review, or a more detailed development consultation with written notes and optional guidance for the illustrator.

All consultations are held via Zoom. Manuscripts for the Picture Book Manuscript Consultation must be submitted at least 3 days before the scheduled session. Manuscripts for the Picture Book Development Consultation must be submitted at least 5 days before the scheduled session.

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