JANAY BROWN-WOOD, PHD, SPEAKER, AUTHOR, EDUCATOR
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Critiques, Consultations, & Classes

Manuscript Critiques

Are you working on a children's book or children's poetry and your want some feedback on your work? Reach out to Dr. Brown-Wood! She offers manuscript critique services to help you fine-tune your masterpiece-in-progress.
Manuscript Critique and Consultation Rates
Manuscript Critique Services
  • $350 for books 0-500 words
  • $475 for books 500-1000 words
  • $600 for books 1000-2500 words
  • Books that rhyme or are poems have an additional fee (for scansion, rhythm, etc.).

Your Manuscript Critique includes
  • An editorial letter
  • Manuscript suggestions
  • Zoom meetings can be added for an additional fee*
Consultation Services
  • $125 for up to 60 minute discussion for idea development

Your Consultation includes
  • Up to 60 minute one-on-one Zoom meeting
  • Discussion of your story ideas and suggestions of fine-tuning your work
​Additional one-on-one mentorship and services are available upon request. Reach out to inquire about pricing.
Testimonials
JaNay was timely with her feedback. Her comments were clear, allowed me to reflect on the structural and word choices I’d made for my story, and gave me perspective on my manuscript."-- Laura O
"JaNay Brown Wood, PhD is a source of inspiration and support. JaNay’s insightful guidance, constructive feedback and encouragement is helping me become a better writer. She has the ability to identify areas of strength and growth while always delivering feedback in a way that is impactful and empowering.
  
Thanks to JaNay’s guidance, I’m able to see my writing skills flourish
while gaining the confidence that is needed to become a published author. As a new writer, I’ve found JaNay to be a wonderful cheerleader. I am truly grateful that our paths have crossed."--Heather J
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It has been SUCH a privilege to learn from JaNay and receive her feedback on my stories! She draws upon a wealth of writing and teaching experience to provide critiques that are all at once thoughtful, structured, and to the point. JaNay identified parts of my stories that were working well as well as those that could be revised to make the storytelling stronger, and provided me with actionable steps I could take to improve my story and writing craft overall. Her highly organized feedback allowed me to think about each story element critically, mirroring the level of intention and attention to detail she puts into her own work. What a pleasure it is to work with her and hear her insights, and I know I am already a better writer because of it!"-- Cait B

Workshops and Classes


​As an award-winning author of over 30 books, Dr. Brown-Wood enjoys offering classes to up-and-coming authors to help them develop strong stories they can send out into the world! Are you interested in joining one of her workshops or classes? Be sure to join her newsletter or follow her on social media to learn when her next learning opportunities will be!
Some of Dr. Brown-Wood's Workshops and Classes
  • Home As Inspiration—Utilizing Your Experiences to Craft Good Books for Children 
  • Let's Talk Picture Books: The Art and Craft of Revising Picture Books for Children
  • Creating Picture Books that POP!
  • Thinking About Revision
  • Tapping Child Development to Capture Authentic Characters
  • Tips & Tricks for Writing and Publishing Children’s Books
  • And more!
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Testimonials
"I loved how JaNay engaged us and had us apply editorial concepts to our own
writing and discuss it."
​"I loved JaNay's energy. The page turns was also a nice culmination of information I hadn't seen it compiled in such a way and has already inspired a picture book idea."
Thank you for your thoughtful remarks and edits. I will use this helpful feedback as I go forward.  Your sessions were simply the best.  I enjoyed your playful approach to writing and organized applicable instruction. I continue the "morning papers" and surprise myself with the ideas that roll around in my head." --Claudia A
"JaNay's presentation was fabulous!"

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Diversity, Inclusion, and Developmental Appropriateness Consultation

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Dr. Brown-Wood also offers consultation on ensuring elements of diversity and inclusion are considered within your work, as well as considering the developmental appropriateness. Consultation can include:
  • Curriculum Development
  • Developmental Feedback on Children's Media
  • Lesson Planning
  • Sensitivity Reading
  • Content Development
  • Book Collection Audit

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