Help for Writers
Jessica enjoys sharing what she has learned and encouraging new and new-ish authors as they pursue their own writing careers.
Picture Book Manuscript Critique $40
Whether you have critique partners or not, it can still be helpful to have your manuscript professionally critiqued. Jessica will also provide comp titles if you need any ideas. Price includes review after one round of revisions. She will usually provide a response in 3-5 days. Payment via Paypal.
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Query Letter Critique $30
Jessica loves to review query letters and offer advice for strengthening yours. A Query Letter Critique includes a critique of your intro, pitch, and biographical info. She will also provide comp titles if you need any ideas. Price includes review after one round of revisions. She will usually provide a response in 3-5 days. *If reading your manuscript is required for Jessica to better understand your query letter, this price does not include feedback or critique of the manuscript itself. Payment via Paypal.
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30-Min. Brain-Picking Chat $30
Do you need help sorting out the differences between submitting to a publisher and querying an agent? Do you maybe just wonder about some things that you haven’t found answers to elsewhere? Set up a 30-min timeslot to meet over Zoom or phone. There you can ask Jessica any questions you have, organized or disorganized. She is happy to talk about her experience in the hopes it can help you. Payable via paypal. *If less than 30 minutes, Jessica will adjust the price.
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“How to Pitch Your Author Visits” Webinar $30
Happening June 25, 2025 | 2pm EST | via zoom
For authors of any genre and form, even non-kidlit authors who intend to pitch to higher-ed. Jessica will share her own experience communicating with schools, PTO/PTAs, and independent US bookstores. What’s covered: Tips for introducing yourself to schools, how to follow-up and record progress, offering book sales and working with stores. Please note that pricing strategy is not covered specifically; authors will need to do their own research. Take with you: Sample email subject lines, first lines, email body, spreadsheet framework, and JPEG book order form design. (Optional template editing/customization service available at an additional cost.) Duration: Approx. 1 hour + time for questions. To secure your spot, email Jessica with JUNE 25 as the subject. Payment via Paypal only. If you can’t attend live, registrants have access to the recording for 1 week afterwards. If you refer a friend, you and the friend each receive a $5 discount (limit of two referred friends).
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60-Min. Brain-Picking Chat $60
Do you need help sorting out the differences between submitting to a publisher and querying an agent? Do you maybe just wonder about some things that you haven’t found answers to elsewhere? Set up a 60-min timeslot to meet over Zoom or phone. There you can ask Jessica any questions you have, organized or disorganized. She is happy to talk about her experience in the hopes it can help you. Payable via paypal. *If less than 60 minutes, Jessica will adjust the price.
Email Jessica to get started.