Developmental Editing & Story Coaching for Children’s and YA Authors
Wildflower Editorial helps authors of children’s, middle grade, young adult, and new adult fiction strengthen their stories through thoughtful developmental editing, manuscript assessments, and story coaching and consultation.
From early drafts to submission-ready manuscripts, writers receive craft-focused editorial feedback that strengthens plot structure, deepens character arcs, and refines pacing while protecting each author’s authentic voice.
Book Your Free First Bloom Call
Take 15 minutes to explore your story’s potential and discover how developmental editing or story coaching can help your manuscript blossom.
Perfect for children’s, middle grade, and YA authors ready to move their story forward.
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Kickstart 2026 with focus and momentum!
Cultivate is a 60-page guided workbook designed to help writers set achievable goals, plan your writing year, and stay on track. Perfect for children’s, middle grade, and YA authors who want to turn ideas into finished drafts.
What You’ll Get
✿ Guided goal-setting exercises to clarify your writing priorities
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Get Your Free Copy
Download Cultivate today and start your year with a clear plan for writing success. Simply enter your email below and begin cultivating stories that blossom!
Serious About Your Story? So Am I.
You’ve written a draft. You know it can be stronger. But you’re too close to the manuscript to see what’s working—and what isn’t.
Hi, I’m Rachel Vine
I work with children’s, middle grade, YA and NA authors who want more than surface edits. Together, we examine the foundation of your story:
✿ Structure and pacing
✿ Character arcs and motivation
✿ Emotional resonance
✿ Voice and thematic cohesion
Beyond grammar and spelling, story-level work ensures your manuscript is polished, cohesive, and ready to impress readers or publishers.
Editorial Services for Children’s & YA Writers
Developmental Editing
For authors ready to revise deeply and seriously.
You’ll receive:
✿ A detailed editorial report
✿ In-manuscript comments
✿ Clear structural recommendations
✿ Practical revision roadmap
Outcome: A stronger, more coherent, submission-ready manuscript.
Manuscript Assessment
A high-level, professional, and detailed editorial report focused on big-picture elements like structure, pacing, character development, voice, and theme—without marking up your text line by line.
Ideal if you want:
✿ Clarity on structural strengths & weaknesses
✿ Insight into pacing & plot
✿ Professional perspective and actionable feedback to help you refine your story before querying
One-on-One Story Coaching
Strategic support for writers who need direction, momentum, and accountability.
Available as:
✿ Single strategy sessions
✿ 3-session Story Intensive
✿ 6-session Deep Dive Partnership
Why Authors Choose Wildflower Editorial
I’m not just an editor.
I’m a story specialist with a background in children’s literature, publishing studies, and literary analysis.
✿ Professional Member of IPEd
✿ Former children’ librarian with deep genre knowledge
✿ Host of the Likely Stories podcast, exploring literary craft & narrative history
✿ Specialist in children’s, YA and NA storytelling
Writers come to me for:
✔︎ Clear, honest feedback
✔︎ Deep structural insight
✔︎ Editorial guidance rooted in story craft
✔︎ A thoughtful, analytical approach
✔︎ Specialist knowledge and advice for authors of children’s, YA and NA manuscripts
Stories That Blossomed
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“As a repeat client, one of the best things is Rachel’s enthusiasm for my writing and acknowledgement of my growth as we’ve worked together. This makes the feedback I receive even more meaningful.”
— Brittany Leonard
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“Rachel is professional, passionate, thorough and encouraging. She has taken my work to a new level while also providing me with a great boost of confidence. ’m thrilled with my edits"
— Beth Wilson
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"The feedback was so helpful and to the point. I was blown away with the huge effort that went into this edit. Rachel praised and made recommendations without making me feel like a complete novice.”
— Thea Thielke
Ready to Strengthen Your Manuscript?
If you’re serious about revision and preparing your story for publication, let’s talk.
Book a Free Story Strategy Call or request a quote for developmental editing.
I acknowledge the First Nations people as the traditional custodians of this country where I live and work and recognise their continued connection to land, waters, and community. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging.
This land was never ceded—it is, was, and will always be Aboriginal land.
A proudly LGBTQIA+ friendly business. Everyone is welcome.
Concession discounts are available to authors who qualify—contact me for more information.
