Writing & Publishing Services
Party Animal Publishing brings over 20 years of publishing experience, big creative energy, and an alarming amount of weird facts to every project.
Freelance Writing
Have an idea but need someone to turn it into an actual book? That’s my favorite kind of problem. I write everything from leveled readers and board books to middle grade nonfiction, biography, reference, and fiction. Need someone who can casually explain axolotls, thagomizers, or why wombats poop cubes? You’ve come to the right place. (What’s a thagomizer? I’m glad you asked! It’s the spiky part on a Stegosaurus tail. It was named that after Gary Larsen made up the word in a Far Side cartoon. True story. I dare you not to be the most interesting person in the room with that factoid!)
Book Concept Creation
Need fresh ideas? That’s kind of my thing. I work with publishers and packagers to develop original concepts with strong hooks, smart kid appeal, and outside-the-box thinking.
Whether you’re looking for educational nonfiction with, category-killer fiction, or targeted series concepts, I bring inventive ideas (and an alarming amount of random knowledge) to the table. Basically: if your brainstorming meeting needs curiosity, market awareness, and a sprinkle of chaos — (clicks pen) — put me in coach!
Developmental Editing
Have a rough draft that’s not working? A messy outline? No clue where to start?
Perfect.
With nearly over two decades in publishing, I help shape big ideas into polished, engaging books kids actually want to read. From structure and pacing to tone and kid appeal, I work closely with both experienced authors and first-timers to figure out what’s working, what’s missing, and what needs to be cut for the good of humanity. My goal is never to turn your books into my books—it’s to help your concepts become the strongest, smartest, versions out there.
Editorial Packaging
Publishers, raise your hand if your budget has ever asked one person to do the job of six. (Been there!) When you need extra editorial support without the chaos of juggling a dozen freelancers, I can help. From writers, researchers, and fact-checkers to educational consultants, copy editors, proofreaders, and subject-matter experts, I call on my vast network of Party People to manage the editorial process from start to finish. Imagine: a fully assembled editorial dream team—minus the endless email chains and “just circling back” messages. You get polished, design-ready content, one point of contact, and significantly fewer headaches.
