Writing and publishing works for children is not a one-size fits all pursuit.
We offer personalised guidance tailored to support the specific needs and goals and style of the creator or publisher, through a one-on-one consultation via phone or video link apps.
Industry Consultancy
How to navigate the publishing landscape with strategic advice and guidance on all aspects of the publishing industry. Opportunities available, strategies to get published. General contract and royalty advice. Knowledge of the market and our insights may guide you towards making informed decisions about your work and how to pursue publishing opportunities.
Manuscript Consultancy
A review of finished work (sample) and feedback and guidance on trade publishing possibilities. An outside objective of your work. We can offer insightful feedback, identify strengths and weaknesses that may improve the quality of the writing and strategy for publishing.
Synopsis and the first three chapters of work to be submitted prior to Consultancy session for review and preparation of session.
Picture Book Consultancy
A review of a complete picture book text, with or without illustrations. Clear and detailed editorial feedback on your story, including structure, age group suitability, themes, and potential commercial appeal.
Complete picture book manuscript to be submitted prior to Picture Book Consultancy.
Trade Publisher Consultancy
We shall review and discuss the children’s book publishing needs of your company with the aim that we can help you grow or supplement your list.
After an initial consultation to understand your needs, our service aims to deliver you publishing solutions to enhance your children’s book program – supplement the projects that you already have with new works that compliment your list. Tell us what you need, and we shall tell you if we can bring that to you! We aim to hear and understand your ambitions and see if we can meet them by recommending authors and projects that could help you support your publishing ethos.
A series of books over a period? A genre you are looking for? Authors we might be able to introduce you to?
We can offer you new and established authors, with finished manuscripts that are almost ready for publication.
Ideally, we prefer to work with you for a six-month period to deliver what you require, but can negotiate shorter periods depending on your needs and ambitions.
We are happy to discuss further and can give you details of our fee structure by request.
MANUSCRIPT APPRAISAL
Written and provided in electronic form, our appraisals offer honest and informed editorial, market, and publishing feedback.
MENTORING
If you are looking for curated, one-on-one guidance guidance for your writing or illustrative work, we are here to help. Laura Harris offers mentoring packages and programs.
WORKSHOPS
We are excited to offer intimate and inspiring Children’s Book Writing and Illustrating workshops with a wide variety of talented and esteemed creators.