Picture Book Editing

Bird's Love provides four essential levels of editing — proofreading, copy editing, line editing, and developmental editing — as well as in-depth critique for every picture book manuscript. We also offer critique as a standalone option.

Proofreading

Checks for minor typographical errors and formatting issues

Copy Editing & Line Editing

Edits for grammar, spelling, punctuation, accuracy, word choice,  and consistency, and focuses on syntax, sentence structure, and trimming (or adding) text for clarity

Developmental Editing

Edits for plot issues, structure, POV, character development, completeness, forward movement, voice, tone, and readability

In-Depth Critique

Critiques the manuscript as a whole and provides feedback on the plot/conflict/theme, character development, completeness, word choice, sentence flow, and more

Editing & Critique Pricing

***50% OFF SALE***

Up to 1,000 words: $49.50* (reg. price: $99)
Delivery: 3 days 

1,001 - 2,000 words: $75* (reg. price: $150)
Delivery: 4 days 

2,001 - 3,000 words: $100* (reg. price: $200)
Delivery: 5 days​

3,000 words and more: $0.0415/word
Delivery: varies

*Offer valid 8/22/25 - 9/30/25. Does not apply to manuscripts more than 3,000 words. Manuscript must be received by 9/30/25 for discount to be applied.

Critique Only Pricing

***50% OFF SALE***

Up to 1,000 words: $37.50* (reg. price: $75)
Delivery: 3 days 

1,001 - 2,000 words: $50* (reg. price: $100)
Delivery: 4 days 

2,001 - 3,000 words: $60* (reg. price: $120)
Delivery: 5 days​

3,000 words and more: $0.0415/word
Delivery: varies

*Offer valid 8/22/25 - 9/30/25. Does not apply to manuscripts more than 3,000 words. Manuscript must be received by 9/30/25 for discount to be applied.

*** NEW! Beta Reading Services ***

You've written your picture book. It has been edited (and revised) many times. And you've stared at it for hours and hours, wondering what the next step should be. Well, now is the time to get your picture book read by a BETA READER!

Bird's Love now offers beta reading services for picture book manuscripts. Unlike copy editing, line editing, etc., beta reading simply provides feedback about your story from a READER'S PERSPECTIVE, which is essential to your story's success! As your beta reader, Bird's Love will do just that and pinpoint any major issues in your story before your readers do. So, let's jump right in!

Bird's Love will provide you with a beta report on the following elements:

Story Elements:

Plot
Word Choice
Character Development
Opening Line(s)
Sentence Structure
Voice
Illustrations (if available)
Overall Impression

Beta Reading Pricing

Up to 1,000 words: $20
Delivery: 1 day 

1,001 - 2,000 words: $30
Delivery: 2 days 

2,001 - 3,000 words: $40
Delivery: 3 days​

Note: Word or PDF files only. No proofreading, copy editing, line editing, or developmental editing will be performed for this service. Please request picture book editing services for in-depth editing.

Let's Get Started!

STEP 1
​Contact Bird's Love at BirdsLoveGreetings@gmail.com.

STEP 2
​Send your manuscript/document. All manuscripts must be Word docs.​ (Word doc or PDFs for beta reading services are OK.)

STEP 3​
Receive a quote. If you agree to the terms,
Bird's Love will send you an invoice. Once the invoice is paid, editing services will begin. 

Get a Quote