Brainstorm Sessions

        Are you looking to infuse fresh ideas into your picture book, chapter book, or other kid-lit    
        project? Carrie’s one-on-one brainstorming sessions will help take your manuscript to the
        next level. Reach out via the contact page to receive a quote. ​

Here’s what your fellow brainstormers are saying:

​Carrie has a keen eye for detail and impeccable instincts for bringing out the heart of the story. What I admire most about her is her knack for asking the right questions to help a writer delve deeper in their craft and add nuance and layers. I've relied on Carrie's insights time and time again to elevate my work, she's been instrumental in helping me to get multiple book deals with big 5 publishers. Each time her feedback has helped me add depth to my writing and see my story in new ways. She brings the same skills to her own writing, which simply sings with lyricism and life. I highly recommend Carrie to anyone looking to elevate their work. — Sara F.

​Carrie is a skilled writer, with a unique point of view and a mastery of the craft. Carrie's critiques of both picture book and middle grade manuscripts are thorough, insightful, and knowledgeable. She offers big picture or more detailed line edits according to what is needed. Her vast experience as a writer and exploration as a learner make her one of the most helpful critique partners I have ever worked with. Her notes are direct and invaluable, and she delivers them with professionalism and respect for both the craft and the writer. I highly recommend Carrie's services as an editor and her writings as an author. — Christina S.

Collaborating with Carrie as a critique partner was an enriching experience. She has an incredible eye for language and structure, always offering thoughtful and constructive feedback that pushed me to dig deeper into my writing. Beyond her keen editorial skills, she was generous in recommending excellent resources and picture book titles as model texts, which truly helped me refine my approach. Her approachable nature and insightful critique made the process both productive and inspiring. — Anushi M.