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Colorful Bubbles

WORK FOR HIRE

Over the years, I have worked hard to learn as much as I could about the world of picture book writing. I have critiqued literally hundreds of manuscripts— for both published and unpublished writers. Along the way, I have also successfully mastered the art of rhyme and meter through careful study and practice. My rhyming work has been featured in several contests in the last six years and many of those pieces have won honors and prizes. The journey has given me a great wealth of knowledge that I want pay forward to others. 

​To that end, I'm excited to now be offering my expertise for 'work for hire' projects. I'm available for critiquing picture book and board book manuscripts (both rhyming and non-rhyming) and/or meter and line editing, creative brainstorming for rhyming picture book and board book manuscripts or children's poetry and co-writing or ghost writing.

 

Please contact me at the following link (and put Work for hire in the subject line): 

https://www.michelleskennedy.com/contact-me

It will be my honor to assist you!

*Non-rhyming critiques start at $25 (for 500 words or less) and go up based on word count.

*Rhyming critiques start at $35 (for 500 words or less) and go up based on word count.

*Meter scansion, rhyme editing and creative brainstorming prices vary, but start at $50 and go up based on word count, number of lines and complexity of the meter. (Please contact me for a quote of your work.)

*Co-Writing and Ghost Writing is where I will collaborate with you to rework your story by rewriting or reimagining lines of text (if it's non-rhyme) or stanzas to improve the meter (if it's in rhyme). (Please contact me for more information and pricing.)

See below for testimonials:  

 

WHAT PEOPLE SAY:

Pink Bubbles

Bonnie Bright (Author/Illustrator) The Tangle Tower

“Over the years, I never really considered making edits to the rhyme/meter of a children’s book I self-published in 2006.  But then, I met and hired Michelle to look it over.  She found ways to improve my meter, add humor and liven up my story without altering my sense of ownership.  It’s so much better!  I would recommend this skilled “rhyme coach” to any author who has written a rhyming story.”

Dr. Letisha Brazile (Author)
Zoe’s Day with Dr. J!

“Michelle has been an absolute dream! She really helped to smooth out the cadence issues within my story. Not only did she provide a quick turnaround, the quality of her product was stellar! I highly recommend her services and look forward to working with her in the future.”

Colorful Bubbles

Amanda Aszman
(pre-published Author)

“I’ve received numerous critiques from Michelle and highly recommend her services. She is the real deal, bringing exceptional talent and a wealth of experience to the table. She treats both you and your manuscript with utmost care, providing thoughtful encouragement and clear, thorough feedback that invites you to see your story in a fresh way. Time and time again, she has helped me make my stories the best they can be. Not to mention, she’s a lovely person! Don’t hesitate – you will not regret working with her!”

© 2025 Michelle S. Kennedy

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