Behind the Scenes with a Rhyming Pro in Children’s Publishing!
In this episode of "Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson."
I sits down with her longtime editor and rhyme expert, Robin Katz, to talk all things children’s book editing, from structure and metering to fun facts and emotional beats.
Robin is the founder of Word Wiz Editing and specializes in helping authors craft engaging, developmentally appropriate stories for young readers.
With a background in rhyming texts, metered verse, and educational content, she’s helped bring countless children’s books to life—including JoAnn’s own Rylee, Amelia Ophelia, and Lou’s Zoo series.
We talk about:
✔️ Why rhyme is harder than it looks
✔️ What makes a manuscript kid-friendly
✔️ How Robin helps authors simplify educational content for young readers
✔️ Wearing multiple hats: from fact-checker to sounding board
✔️ Tips for self-published authors looking for the right editor
✔️ The difference between editing for kids vs. adults
✔️ And which of JoAnn’s books was her favorite to edit!
Whether you’re a self-published author, illustrator, or aspiring editor, this episode is full of wisdom, encouragement, and behind-the-scenes magic.
Who's New At Lou's Zoo children's book, was mentioned in this episode, won Best Cover by Best Independent Book Awards, and book of the year by The Golden Wizard Book Prize. My books are available on my website (autographed copies) or on Amazon.
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