Coming Up -

How to write and illustrate a children's book
At Currents Gallery,
532 NE 3rd St, McMinnville, OR
Call (503) 435-1316 to register. $25
May 15th, 2009

Gwynne Spencer offers the following professional writing services with special consideration for children's picture books and chapter books.

Freelance Editing Available

Manuscript evaluation (includes recommendations and full critique)
Picture book $45
Chapter book $125 (over 1500 words)

Copy editing (a review of the material to make sure it is clear, easy to read, and error-free)
$25 plus $1 per page

Proofreading and Line Editing (corrects spelling, usage, punctuation and word errors)
$25 plus $1 per page

Developmental editing (reviews the manuscript for the big picture, plot and character development, flow and telling the story, characterization, structure, style)
$25 plus $2 per page

How to Submit Manuscripts
Material should be submitted in writing, double spaced, 12 point type, 1" margins, with page number, your last name, and title in header field and include a self-addressed stamped envelope to

Gwynne Spencer
PO Box 525
Monmouth, OR 97361