Critique Services

Are you interested in becoming a published writer?

I offer children’s picture book critiques for serious writers who want to take their work to the next level.

The fee is $250 and includes a line edit, as well as an overview summary. I may also include a reading list. I bring my experience as a published picture book writer, as well as a children’s librarian. I have read literally thousands of children’s books, and your work will be held to a high standard. That’s important in this competitive marketplace.

Please do not send me rhyming texts. Not because I don’t love them, I do, but I am not a poet. A poet is best qualified to give you guidance in this area.

Please e-mail your manuscript to pamelapmayer@gmail.com.

I will return your manuscript within six weeks.

“I can’t thank you enough for this incredibly thoughtful critique. I absolutely love your ideas and can see how it makes the story stronger and is more character driven with a clearer message. You’ve been able to take this story in a direction that I hadn’t thought of and couldn’t see at first, but is perfect. I am so excited with what you’ve suggested and really think it makes a darling story with a strong female lead. “