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My editorial consulting business is PC Editorial Services. I include this information on The Purple Crayon for people who would like to hire me. Please read this page and my rates and services page before contacting me (look at the bottom of this page for the contact link).

I balance work in several areas and so usually schedule manuscript and consulting work several weeks ahead. Details of my services and fees can be found on my rates and services page. My work includes maintaining this site, conferences and workshops, and revision webinars, classes, and retreats via Kid's Book Revisions Plus.

I do freelance work in two distinct areas:

Children's Book Editing and Consulting: My main in-house experience is as a children's book editor and a textbook editor. As a freelancer, I have worked as an editorial consultant for corporate and individual clients, in trade and educational publishing, evaluating, critiquing, editing, rewriting, line-editing, and fact-checking manuscripts and galleys.

I have posted my rates and services, a list of some books I've edited, some testimonials, and a condensed resume. You can learn more about my professional background in my LinkedIn profile.

If you are looking for an editor for a book for adults, I'm not your man, but you might consider Michael Garrett.

Conferences, Workshops and Retreats: I used to travel across the country to give speeches (some of which have developed into materials on this site), run workshops and retreats, and do manuscript critiques and career consultations. I now focus on offering online classes, workshops, and consultations, and list them on my conferences page. Topics cover children's books, writing, publishing, and more.

I am particularly interested in opportunities to teach part of my revision curriculum, and can present to a small or large group, alone or with Eileen Robinson and Emma Dryden, my partners in Kid's Book Revisions Plus.

If you think I might be a useful addition to your online faculty, for more information generally, or to inquire about my interest in a project, please feel free to contact me.

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