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Mentoring

Looking to take your manuscript to the next level? Receive tailored advice from children’s author, Charlotte Barkla, on your picture book, junior fiction or middle grade manuscript.
 
I can help you...

  • Establish goals for your writing and the manuscript. 

  • Understand the suitability of your ideas for young readers.

  • Develop strong narrative structure and character arcs.

  • Edit your manuscript, to make it as polished as possible. 

  • Navigate the process of submitting to publishers.

Working
“Charlotte was an incredible mentor and source of support throughout the entire process of writing my children's picture book. Her kindness and encouragement kept me motivated and allowed me to gain confidence as a very novice writer. I couldn’t recommend Charlotte’s mentoring services more highly!” 

- Rebecca O'Connell, picture book author

Pricing

Picture book appraisal: $99

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1 x 30 minute feedback session on your picture book in progress, conducted via Zoom. Feedback can include discussions on narrative structure, characterisation, language, readability, and a chance to ask any of your burning questions about writing and publishing picture books. A written summary of the main feedback points and advice for next stages will also be provided.

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Mentorship:

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Ongoing support in developing your picture book, junior fiction or middle-grade manuscript, ready for submission. 

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3 hour mentorship (picture books only) – $300

5 hour mentorship – $475

10 hour mentorship – $900

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Note: Mentorship duration includes reading time and one-on-one feedback sessions (online). You are welcome to add more blocks as the mentorship progresses.

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