Hi, I’m Dr. Jana Broecker. I have 10+ yrs. of experience as a scientific reviewer and editor and have been studying picture books for the last 8+ yrs. I’ve specialised in Rhyme & Meter and would love to work with you!
“Let me be your Partner In Rhyme!”
Dr. Jana Broecker
My approach to a Rhyme & Meter Edit is very educational, and most clients improve their rhyming skills with every project that we tackle together. You can choose from 3 packages:
“JANA, SHOW ME!” PACKAGE:
You will receive a syllable-by-syllable analysis of your manuscript. I’ll note down for every syllable, if I hear an unstressed or stressed syllable. This will allow me to identify the underlying meter and to explain its basic structure to you. I’ll also indicate if a rhyme pair is not perfect. This package does not include any recommendations for improvements!
Fee: $50 for a manuscript with up to 500 words (an additional $0.1/word is charged for manuscripts with higher word counts)
Here is the detailed workflow for this package:
- You get in touch and let me know the word count of your manuscript.
- I send you an NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) to be signed by the two of us. It legally binds me to confidentiality, so that you can share your manuscript with me. It also acts as our contract. By signing the NDA you agree to the fee above.
- I send you an invoice and PayPal payment link.
- You pay upfront.
- You send me your manuscript.
- I start editing and send you detailed edits back asap (usually within a couple of days).
Please send any editing requests to: info@jbroeckerbooks.com
“JANA, FIX IT!” PACKAGE:
All of the above PLUS: I will indicate where the meter is off in your manuscript and explain to you why. I’ll then suggest wordings to fix meter issues and will provide you with several alternatives to pick from. If your manuscript contains imperfect rhyme pairs, I’ll recommend perfect rhyme pairs that could work well for the respective part of your story. Finally, I’ll also do a standard copy editing by pointing out typos and grammar and punctuation issues. This is My Clients’ Favourite Package!
Fee: starts at $150 for a manuscript with up to 500 words (final fee depends on manuscript quality)
Here is the detailed workflow for this package:
- I send you an NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) to sign by the two of us. It legally binds me to confidentiality, so that you can share your manuscript with me.
- You send me your manuscript or a snippet from it.
- I have a look and then give you a binding quote.
- You accept in writing.
- I send you an invoice and PayPal payment link.
- You pay upfront.
- I start editing and send you detailed edits back asap (usually within a couple of days).
Please send any editing requests to: info@jbroeckerbooks.com
“JANA, WRITE IT!” PACKAGE:
If you have a lovely story but struggle with writing in rhymes, don’t worry! This package has you covered. Give me your detailed story concept and I’ll ghostwrite your book for you. Of course, it will have flawless rhymes. You keep all creative rights and are listed as the author. This package does not include illustrations or layouts.
Fee: $7500 for a manuscript with up to 500 words (an additional $15/word is charged for manuscripts with higher word count as requested by the client)
Here is the detailed workflow for this package:
- I send you an NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) to be signed by the two of us. It legally binds me to confidentiality, so that you can share your story concept with me.
- We discuss how long the rhyming manuscript will be based on the length of the story idea you provide.
- Based on the word count we have agreed on, I give you a binding quote.
- By signing the NDA you agree to the fee above, and the NDA will now act as our contract.
- I send you an invoice and PayPal payment link.
- You pay upfront.
- I start ghostwriting your story and will update you regularly. The writing time will be nor more than 4-8 weeks.
Please send any editing requests to: info@jbroeckerbooks.com