Author Services
From manuscript critiques to submission package reviews to audio recordings, I can help you bring your children's books to life
Testimonials
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"Thank you, Arden, for your thorough critique of my stories which you delivered in a very positive and encouraging way. You gave me plenty of food for thought and my stories are much stronger thanks to your helpful comments. It was particularly useful to hear you read them aloud emphasising any problems in the meter. Thank you!"
Lucy
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"I highly recommend Arden's mentoring programme, especially the Zoom calls. To be able to bounce ideas around with such a talented and knowledgeable writer was amazing! Plus, she's super friendly and encouraging & I always came away excited about improving my texts."
Jodie H
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"Arden is a fantastic critique partner. She always offers really constructive and uplifting criticism. She has a great eye for detail, spotting smaller issues, as well as making broader creative suggestions on how to improve my work."
Holly D
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"Huge thank you to Arden Eliza Jones for her generous picture book mentorship over 4 zoom calls and many emails in between. Her guidance and encouragement have been detailed, helpful and inspiring. Plus she’s lovely to chat to! I highly recommended her as a mentor."
Alison H
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"Arden has critiqued several of my picture book manuscripts, and I would wholeheartedly recommend her services. She has a keen eye for detail, whilst also being able to look at the broader picture of a text and suggest helpful, creative, and insightful ideas. Rhyme is definitely a strength of Arden's, and whether writing in meter is new to you, or it's something you've got a good amount of practice with; she's able to help hone your talents and boost your confidence. Arden is friendly, approachable, encouraging and professional - everything you want in a critique service!"
Judy W
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"I'm lucky enough to be in a critique group with Arden and she provides thorough and thoughtful critiques - with huge enthusiasm for the things that are working and great suggestions for those that aren't! If you're looking for something to help you take your story to the next level, I highly recommend Arden's critiques!"
Helen A