If you are a new writer who has been offered a contract or representation by an agency you found on the internet, play it safe and make sure they are legit. Unless you are seeking self-publication, no publisher or agent should be asking you for money. A helpful resource for checking up on publishers and agents are the websites Predators and Editors and Writers Beware.
Looking for a publisher for your book? Check out the most recent edition of The Children's Writers and Illustrators Market. You can also look online at "Colossal Directory
of Children's Publishers."
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What her clients say:
- "I was very pleased with her honesty and professionalism. Her suggestions and positive attitude truly helped us make the appropriate changes for the future success our book." ~ Cathy Hamernik., Jamesville, NY
- "This is an excellent review. It’s what I was looking for! I am so excited!" ~ Yelitza Breen, Indianapolis, Ind.
- "Rachelle's professional critique and thorough suggestions were exactly what I needed for my manuscript. I am extremely pleased with the results." ~ Clare Salamida, Chappaqua, NY
- "Rachelle's editing skills have consistently provided the most in-depth and accurate analysis of writing I have ever seen. Her critiques are a laser guided sniper rifle with clear and concise explanations. Her comments will show you the most efficient path towards greatly improving your articles, stories and prose from raw concept to finished product." ~ David Granovsky, Philadelphia, PA (recommended on LinkedIn)
- "Rachelle will truly treat your project as if it is her own. Every time I worked with her I truly was amazed at the level of detail she brought to my project. She ferreted out things that I never in a million years would have thought of but made a difference in the final product. Her knowledge of the industry and her amazing talent at bringing out the very best in a MS makes her someone I plan to work with again and again." ~ Hugh Smith, Fords, NJ (recommended on LinkedIn)
- "I can highly recommend Rachelle for any editing project. She worked an absolute miracle on my children's picture book. I had been asked by an editor to revise my manuscript and send it back. I had done so myself but had doubts about it. That's when I went to Rachelle for her expertise. I could not be happier with the work she did for me." ~ Brian Humek, Ft.. Worth, TX (recommended on LinkedIn)
- "My manuscript is 100% better than it was before Rachelle critiqued it. Her attention to detail, ability to think outside the box, timeliness and gently honesty made improving my story a pleasure. I can't wait to hear her constructive suggestions for all my future manuscripts!" ~ Erin Northington, Korea (recommended on LinkedIn)
- "Rachelle has helped me whip the first pages of my YA fiction manuscript into much stronger and cleaner shape. After working on my story for almost three years, I was much too close to it to notice mistakes and inconsistencies anymore. Her professional critique pointed out what I overlooked for the hundredth time, when I thought it was as perfect as it could possible be. Far from it! Her critique is encouraging and eye-opening, and remember, the first five pages make or break your chance of hooking the reader." ~ Uta Burke (no relation), E.Brunswick, NJ (recommended on LinkedIn)
- “Rachelle critiqued the first two chapters of my novel. I knew they needed work but was I unable to look at the content objectively. Rachelle not only picked up on all the things that I knew were issues, but suggested simple steps on how to deal with these points until they no longer seemed an unsurmountable. Rachelle approached the project with such knowledge and depth that I would not hesitate in recommending her to anyone looking for an expert in this field.” ~ Diane Hall, U.K. (recommended onLinkedIn)
RACHELLE'S PUBLICATIONS
- TREE HOUSE IN A STORM: (Children's Fiction Book, Stemmer House Publishers, 2009)
- Blind Ambition (nonfiction, Highlights Magazine, Jan. 2009). AWARDED "AUTHOR OF THE MONTH" by Highlights for this story.
- The Write Stuff (monthly column: Kidsville News/Middlesex)
- The Holiday House (fiction, Highlights Magazine-TBA)
- Mismatched Socks (poem, Pockets Magazine, Jan/Feb 2008)
- The Come Back (fiction, Catholic Forester Mag., Spring 2008)
- The Ski's No Limit (nonfiction, Scholastic Scope, Jan. 2008)
- The Victory Coop (fiction, Highlights Magazine-TBA)
- From the Inside Out (Nonfiction science/nature, Birds and Blooms Mag., Sept. 2006)
- To Catch a Fairy (poem, Dragonfly Spirit e-zine, Sept. 2005)
- Michael's Dance (poem, Itty-Bits of Bliss poetry anthology, 2006)
- Not So Little (poem, InspiredMoms e-zine) 2006
