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Manuscript Critique Service

Are you a budding picture book author seeking to improve a manuscript?

I offer a picture book manuscript critiquing service. As a published picture book author with years of critiquing experience, I can provide suggestions and feedback on your manuscript to help it shine. I am especially skilled in rhyme and can help make sure your book is ready to be read aloud!

My maximum turnaround time is 1 week (7 days).

To book a critique, please choose a service, use the payment links below, and email me your manuscript.

Service 1 - £50

Up to 500 words, rhyme or prose

What you'll get: A one page overview including feedback on your narrative, characters, structure and more, your manuscript's strengths and weaknesses and my advice on any changes.

Service 2 - £65

Up to 800 words, rhyme or prose

What you'll get: A one page overview including feedback on your narrative, characters, structure and more, your manuscript's strengths and weaknesses and my advice on any changes.

Service 3 - £75

Up to 800 words, rhyme or prose

What you'll get: A one page overview including feedback on your narrative, characters, structure and more, your manuscript's strengths and weaknesses and my advice on any changes. PLUS: A line by line review with comments and suggestions - ideal for rhyming texts (I will tell you exactly where and how the rhyme trips up!)

© 2026 by Hazel Gardner

Penguin and Pup illustrations (c) Nikki Dyson

Boots and Cats illustrations (c) Fred Blunt

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