How I Can Help You
  1. For Authors and Illustrators
    What I’ve always loved most about being an editor is working with authors to achieve their visions in their writing! I’m available to assist you with a wide variety of editorial services.
  2. For Agents and Publishers
    Let me help your authors and books reach their highest potential. Drop me an email at cynthiaplatt@icloud.com for more information about: • Reviewing manuscripts and creating reader's reports. • Pre-submission editorial feedback on nonfiction proposals for all ages. • Developmental work on fiction and nonfiction for all ages. • Full manuscript editing, line editing, and more.
  3. For Self-Publishers
    Are you thinking about self publishing your work? It's a huge undertaking, but not one you have to tackle on your own. I can work with you to create a polished, well-crafted book for young readers of any age.
Services and Fees for
Authors and Illustrators
Query letter review: $125

Nonfiction proposal review: $300 to $500

Picture book review (with detailed editorial letter): $450

Broad-stroke review (with detailed editorial letter) of novels
and novel-length nonfiction:
Up to 30,000 words: $950
From 30,000 to 70,000 words: $1,850
Over 70,000 words: please email for a quote

Line editing: $75.00 per hour


10% discount available for SCBWI members.

All payments due by check prior to beginning work on a project.