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You will get your picture book copy edited or proofread

5.0

Let a pro handle the details

Buy Proofreading & Editing services from Kaila, priced and ready to go.

Project details

Looking to have your picture book edited? I’d love to help!

Picture books are a unique sort of project – they might be short, but a lot goes into them. I’ll work with you to tick off those boxes, and clean up the story so children and adults alike will enjoy it.

For copy editing, I’ll review your work for errors in spelling and grammar, consistency, clarity, and facts. In the higher tier, I’ll also line edit for a smoother read, ensuring the ebb and flow of the story are more engaging for readers. For proofreading, I’ll comb through the lines for any lingering errors, misplaced punctuation, and the like.

Whether you’re working towards publication or crafting a bedtime story for a child in your life, we’ll work together to raise your project to the next level!

**If your book is written in verse, consider sending me a message first, especially if it hasn’t been edited by a professional yet. As a poetry editor as well as picture book editor, I can do a quick scan to see if the story is ready for this stage of editing, or if the verse needs a little extra love first.
Service Type
Proofread & Edit
Language
English
Content Type
Book
What's included
Service Tiers Starter
$55
Standard
$120
Advanced
$135
Delivery Time 7 days 10 days 10 days
Number of Revisions
223
Number of Words
800800800
Grammar & Syntax Review
Fact-Checking
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Content Rewriting
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Structural Edit
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Print Layout
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Optional add-ons You can add these on the next page.
Additional Revision
+$25

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Chris S.
5.00
Nov 26, 2024
Poetry collection review Skilled writer with great communication! Went above and beyond expectations. Thanks so much!

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Christopher K.
5.00
Jul 6, 2024
Editing needed for a unique book of recipes in prose poetry form Working with Kaila was delightful. She was engaging and pleasant to work with as a person, and she had a real facility in editing my book of poetry, both at the more conceptual, general stage, and in the more minute details of specific words and placement of commas. She also did a nice job organizing the sequence of poems. Kaila was competent and attentive throughout. I highly recommend Kaila for any editing project.

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Timoya M.
5.00
Jul 4, 2024
Poetry Collection Copy and Line Editing I am overwhelmed with positive emotions. Kaila passed all of my expectations. She made me aware of my wants and needs for an editor and even within my manuscript. She fit perfectly on my team and I wasn't looking for perfection. I appreciate all of her patience. If it wasn't for her calmness while walking me through the process, I would have probably prolonged this project further. Her notes are above average and communication is impeccable. She left me with all my questions answered so I didn't need a second round. 1000 stars <3

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Irina S.
5.00
Oct 20, 2023
Poetry Editing Kaila has been very helpful, efficient and professional. Will definitely use her services in the future.

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Gayatri Audrey M.
5.00
May 23, 2023
Children's Book editing I loved working with Kaila! This was my first time writing a children's book so I had lots of questions and Kaila was really helpful in her explanations. I learned a lot about different types of rhymes, grammar and punctuation. Kaila was always on time with the milestones, if not early, and she was very easy to communicate with. I would definitely work with her again!
Kaila D.

About Kaila

Kaila D.
Poetry, Picture Book, and Novel Editor
100% Job Success
5.0  (14 reviews)
Ottawa, Canada - 10:24 am local time
Hello! I’m Kaila (she/her). As a trained poetry, picture book, and novel editor, my goal is always to have my clients walk away more in love with their projects than they were before. Editing with care, communication, and love, I help writers feel confident in putting their work out into the world.

I’ve had the pleasure of working with multiple indie authors, authors seeking traditional publishing, and writers simply wanting to polish their projects for personal use. Whether or not you plan on publishing, we’ll get your words to a level ready for print.

For poetry, I offer:
- Developmental editing
- Copy editing (including line editing)
- Proofreading
- Collection organization, where I help determine what poems should be included and in what order

For picture books, I offer:
- Developmental editing (if a rhyming book, structure gets looked at here)
- Copy editing (including line editing)
- Proofreading

For novels, I offer:
- Copy editing (including line editing)
- Proofreading
- Best fit: fantasy, sci-fi, and most romance (see below)
- Not the right fit for: dark romance, horror, or religious fiction

I’m a member of Editors Canada and hold a B.A. in English from the University of Ottawa. For further education, see “Certifications” and “Other Experiences” below.

Please note, I edit with Microsoft Word and hold regular business hours (EST).

I can’t wait to work with you!

Steps for completing your project

After purchasing the project, send requirements so Kaila can start the project.

Delivery time starts when Kaila receives requirements from you.

Kaila works on your project following the steps below.

Revisions may occur after the delivery date.

I edit the work according to the tier purchased.

I recommend taking advantage of the second round of revision, especially for copy and line editing. I might understand your work better after you've taken a look at my edits/comments in the initial round of revisions and responded to them!

Second round of edits, as requested.

This ensures the process is collaborative and that you're more likely to leave with edits that truly work for you and your project.

Review the work, release payment, and leave feedback to Kaila.