Editorial critique/1-2-1 for writers of children’s fiction from industry editor and mentor, Nicki Marshall

Nicki Marshall is am offering a critique/1-2-1 of the synopsis and up to 10,000 words of your novel or chapter book for children, including editorial feedback, thoughts on suitability for the market, and advice on next steps. You can discuss over Zoom (up to 1 hour) or in writing, whichever is preferred, and Nicki is happy to answer general questions on the editorial process, the publishing industry or submitting to agents. Nicki can accept chapter books for ages 7+ or novels for middle grade or young adult readers, and the manuscript must be written in English.

Nicki is an editor with over 25 years’ commercial publishing experience, including 15 years specialising in children’s fiction. After working at the Chicken House and being a regular reader for the Times Chicken House competition, Nicki continues to work in a freelance capacity for children’s publishers including Pushkin Press, Guppy Books and Firefly Press. She is a mentor for the Golden Egg Academy, All Stories and Accord Literary, while also working directly with individual writers. Nicki loves to help every writer discover the heart of their story and create an emotional connection with their reader.

*OPEN TO UK, IRELAND AND INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS*