Editorial Services

In addition to the services described above, Leanne offers beta reading and assistance in developing submission materials, including: query letters, synopses, and loglines.

Haven’t finished your project yet? Leanne also offers biweekly or monthly coaching sessions to help you complete your manuscript.

Contact Leanne through the link below to set up a no-obligation 20-minute video consultation.

What other writers say about working with Leanne:

Sarah A. Combs, Author

“Working with Leanne has been a dream. Her knowledge of story structure, POV, and character is vast. Plus, she’s funny and kind, qualities all vulnerable writers need.”

Celia Seupel, Author

“I was stuck. I’d been working on a YA scifi novel forever. I wasn’t finished, but I didn’t think I could do it anymore. That’s when I found Leanne Pankuch. Without Leanne, I would never have been able to create a book I’m really proud of. Today, not only is the first volume of The Samson Project finished, it’s polished and ready for publication. Leanne was my editor, mentor and cheerleader. She showed me how to tighten my story, fix the pacing and enrich my characters’ inner lives. She also gave me invaluable feedback on a more granular level, catching repetitive words, inconsistencies and confusing sentences. Most important, she was always full of praise, encouragement and inspiration. As an author as well as an editor and a stellar participant in SCBWI peer critiques, Leanne is someone who really understands the process of writing fiction. I recommend her highly.”

Kim Sabatini, Author

“It has been a pleasure and a gift to have Leanne support me with my writing. She has a tremendous amount of insight into the Kidlit world and her knowledge expands past her sharp skills with developmental and line edits. Leanne is knowledgeable and intuitive when it comes to writing query letters, polishing a synopsis, or finding the perfect comps for your work. She is kind and nurturing while also being a strong and steady advocate for your manuscript. Her gift is helping stories become the best versions of themselves. You won’t regret working with her.”