Rewriting

So, you’ve written a children’s story. But you know it’s in no condition to submit to publishers or agents… or even self-publish. What do you do?

Or you used AI to generate a story for you, but we all know an AI-generated children’s story isn’t good enough or publishing-worthy on its own.

So, what do you do if you’ve written a children’s story, or you used AI and it needs work before you can even think about publishing?

Simple: You hire a rewriter.

Rewriting is story doctoring. It covers everything. A rewriter will spin your draft into a readable (easily understandable), engaging, and publishable children’s book.

One of my clients, Tanesha Hopson, put it best:

“Oh, you are so good at what you do. You used my words, turned them all around, and the transition from conversation to action is so smooth. I am so amazed! My meaning is still being conveyed, only stronger than I ever could have imagined or could have done. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I am so pleased!”

That’s what rewriting is all about. It improves your story while preserving its essence. It becomes something you couldn’t have imagined!

For a detailed explanation of what a children’s rewriter does, check out: The Children’s Rewriter: What, Who, and Why

I’m a professional children’s writer and know the dos and don’ts of writing for children. I’m a working rewriter (book or manuscript doctor) and know how to turn an unprofessional, unpublishable story into a publishable book you’ll be proud to be the author of.

To check out my testimonials, please go to:
http://www.karencioffiwritingforchildren.com/testimonials/

As with ghostwriting, there are lots of factors to consider when quoting a price. It depends on the genre, the condition of the manuscript, the word count, and whether any research is required.

PRICING:

PICTURE BOOKS: Transform your manuscript or draft into a polished, engaging story.

Picture book rewriting starts at $495 for a usable draft or a manuscript under 1,000 words. Projects requiring deeper development begin at $695, while extensive rewrites start at $995 and may move into the ghostwriting realm. The final quote is tailored to your word count and the level of work needed.

CHAPTER BOOKS: Turn your manuscript or draft into a compelling, market-ready story.

Chapter book rewriting begins at $0.15 per word (5,000–15,000 words), based on a usable draft or a manuscript. Drafts under 5,000 words are usually a flat fee. The final quote is tailored to your word count and the level of work needed.

MIDDLE GRADE: Elevate your story with expert guidance and refinement.

Middle-grade rewriting starts at $0.20 per word, based on a complete, usable draft or a manuscript. The final quote is tailored to your word count and the level of work needed.

Again, the fee is based on the condition of your manuscript and the amount of review and/or research involved. I will need to see your story to offer a quote.

PLEASE NOTE:
– Manuscripts that need extensive rewriting may be considered ghostwriting.
– The fee may be higher for specialty books, such as rhyming, fantasy, mystery, educational, and therapy.
– The fee may be higher to rewrite a story from one age group to another.
– Manuscripts that need excessive cutting may warrant an additional fee.
– All fees quoted do not include payment fees incurred from payment processing services, such as PayPal.

I approach every project with the goal of strengthening your story, engaging young readers, and helping you move confidently toward publication.

All quoted fees are valid for 30 days.

If you’d like to discuss a project and your budget, please email me at:
kcioffiventrice@gmail.com. We can set up a brief call (10 minutes) to discuss your project.

If you’d like a phone consultation (up to 30 minutes), it will be $55 USD.