1 hour of Creative Consulting for Children's Book Authors & Illustrators

Transform promising ideas into memorable children's books with expert creative guidance. Whether you're developing your first picture book, refining a manuscript, developing characters, or shaping a picture book portfolio, I provide thoughtful, collaborative feedback tailored to your goals.

What I Help With:

• Story concept development and brainstorming

• Manuscript reviews and developmental feedback

• Character creation and world-building

• Picture book pacing, structure, and page turns

• Visual storytelling and illustration critique

• Portfolio and project reviews for illustrators

• Creative problem-solving when a project feels stuck

My Approach
I combine my background in picture book illustration, storytelling and my deep understanding of children's literature to help creators strengthen their work while preserving their unique voice and artistic vision. Sessions are collaborative, practical, and focused on helping you move your project forward with clarity and confidence. I’ll review your story or portfolio before we meet to give you the best feedback, or if you are just starting out , we can talk about your goals and go from there.

Ideal For

• Aspiring and established children's book authors

• Illustrators building book projects or portfolios

• Author-illustrators developing complete works

• Anyone preparing a project for submission, publication, or self-publishing

Outcome
You'll leave with actionable recommendations, a clearer creative direction, and a stronger foundation for a children's book that connects with young readers and the adults who share stories with them.