Jenny Bowman
Middle Grade, Children's Books
United States English (US and UK)
About Jenny
Jenny Bowman is Children’s Book Editor with over fifteen years experience providing developmental editing and children’s book coaching for Picture Books, Chapter Books and Middle Grade Novels. She works with authors from around the world, and has edited books on the New York Times bestselling book and series lists, and books with international acclaim.
Services Prices in US dollars. Your written quote confirms the final price.
Developmental Editing and Assessment
Line edits to address: dialogue and sensory descriptions, narrative voice, language, pacing and deep line editing for syntax Global edits to address: through-line, age or genre appropriateness, underlying premise and story, plot, character and/or subject development, and the craft and literary art of the manuscript Evaluation of the Manuscripts strengths and weaknesses up to $2980
Children's Book Consultation
Consultation for up to one hour to chat about your manuscript, synopsis, query. We can bounce around ideas, or talk about publishing options and the market. I will provide verbal feedback for up to 2500 words of one project.
Query Letter Review
In your Query Letter Review, I’ll make sure your letter is formatted correctly, reads professionally, and ticks all the boxes while maintaining your own narrative voice. Detailed written feedback on your query letter (up to 1000 words) Review of formatting, structure, pitch, bio, and overall presentation Feedback on voice, tone, and professional readiness In-line notes throughout your letter
Experience
- Owner/Editor, Jenny Bowman Editorial2012 to present
Certificates and memberships
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