Make your Story Shine

How can you turn an idea into a vibrant book or polish your manuscript so it’s ready to submit in a competitive and ever-changing children’s book market?

An experienced editor/writer can help!

As an international award-winning author/editor I’ve mentored hundreds of students of all ages through courses, workshops and one to one editing.

I review board, picture and chapter book manuscripts or non-fiction proposals at different stages of development. (I don’t focus on young adult.)

I also offer a three month picture book mentorship service to guide and encourage writers as they develop new manuscripts.

Please get in touch at frieda.wishinsky@gmail.com for rates and details.

Testimonials from authors I have worked with:

I am a fledgling children’s fiction writer who trusted Frieda with chapters from my first draft. She gave me the encouragement I needed to keep going and gently steered me to find my voice, develop sympathetic characters and ensure good dramatic pacing. I highly recommend her as an editor.

— Linda Rosenbaum

Frieda’s feedback is always encouraging. She asks the right kind of questions to help shift one’s thinking to a fresh perspective for revision. Her vast experience as a writer translates into succinct assessments of story structure, character, pacing and language.

— Rebecca Upjohn

I’m so glad I reached out to Frieda for help editing my picture book. She was thoughtful and thought provoking and really helped me work through some obstacles I was facing with my work. She is definitely an expert in this sphere and I would highly recommend her services.

— Erin Silver

Frieda Wishinsky has rare editorial vision for picture books. She zones in immediately on what works, what fails and suggests modes of creative repair. She is someone who has impeccable picture book radar and understands the form from the inside out. I consider it an honor when she edits my drafts because she helps me see with Frieda Wishinsky eyes.

— Lesley Simpson