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One-on-One Story Coaching
A one-on-one with an instructor is a 30-minute critique via Zoom. You'll need to upload your work at least a few days in advance to give the instructor of your choice time to give you thoughtful feedback. Each instructor specializes in critiquing specific types of work, so please pay attention to that before signing up.
If you choose one of the four instructors who specialize in picture book critiques, please only submit ONE manuscript or dummy for critique.
Unlike mentored critique groups, you don't need to sign up right away. We do offer these with various instructors throughout the year. The instructors available may change, but there will still be one-on-ones to choose from when your project is ready.
After paying $150 and checking out through the cart, you will be redirected to schedule your one-on-one through the instructor's calendar. You can book a date from there and add it to your calendar.
You should receive two emails: a receipt email, and an email with your Zoom meeting link and the Dropbox link you'll use to upload your work.
Make sure you upload your work for the instructor in advance and show up for your one-on-one through the Zoom link provided!
If you need help, please email support@storytelleracademy.com.
MELISSA MANLOVE
Senior and Executive Editor
Melissa Manlove is a children’s book editor who works closely with writers on picture book revision. This critique is ideal if you want clear editorial guidance and concrete revision next steps.
In-Depth Manuscript & Pitch Consultation — $400
Follow-Up Coaching Call — $150
(Available only after completing an In-Depth Consultation)
ARREE CHUNG
Award-winning Author/Illustrator
Arree Chung is an award-winning author/illustrator who teaches picture book storytelling and visual narrative. This critique is ideal if you want help with story structure, page turns, and visual thinking.
$150
TIM MCCANNA
Award-winning Rhyming PB Author
Tim McCanna writes rhyming picture book and taught our Storytelling in Rhyme mini-class. If you have a rhyming picture book, you may submit one manuscript for Tim to critique. I highly recommend taking his mini-class BEFORE you sign up for a critique with him.
$150
NADIA SALOMON
Award-winning Author
Nadia Salomon is an award-winning picture book author known for lyrical storytelling and voice. This critique is ideal if you want to strengthen voice, pacing, and emotional resonance.
