Writing Critique Sessions with Sheri Mabry
*Comprehensive support on your fiction and non-fiction, all levels of adults writing for children. 
Looking to take your manuscript to the next level? Whether you’re just starting out or are a seasoned writer with a complete manuscript, Sheri is here to support you on your path. Depending upon the genre as well as the stage of your project, you may receive the following:  conceptual ideas, proofreading, input on story structure, plot, voice, rhythm, character development, word choice, theme, presentation of facts. During your 30 minute in-person visit at CCC with Sheri ( zoom/phone options available), you’ll not only gain insights to help you with your project but you'll also receive guidance to help you grow as a writer. Choose from the options below.
$130 for under 1,000 words
$180 for 1,000-2,000 words
$260 for 2,001-4,000 words
(If you'd like a critique for a longer project, please contact CCC for pricing.)
 
Sheri Mabry is an award winning published author, with over 18 books released, and more in the works. She has earned a starred Kirkus review, has a title that was adopted into the Cedarburg School District’s curriculum and another two titles that earned the Growing Good Kids-Excellence in Literature award. Sheri also holds a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction and has extensive teaching experience. In addition, she has experience as a literary agent. She now operates a full-service writing services company, which offers services to help writers of all levels on their path to publishing. She integrates her vast knowledge of meditation into her approach, to offer gentle, encouraging and inspiring support to her clients, nurturing creativity and well being as they express their ideas onto the page. 
Words of praise:
"Sheri Mabry is an excellent writing mentor. She wants nothing but one's writing best. Her high expectations inspires a writer to reach inside her craft and dig deep to fid the voice/soul of each piece. Anyone who wants a state of the art coach should definitely choose to work with Sheri." -Joan G. Boyce
"Sheri Mabry helped me untangle a middle-grade manuscript that has been stuck in my computer for decades. By gently pointing out a challenge in my overall plot and helping me shift the arch of my main character, she helped turn my frustration to hope, and I am now eager to revise, something I never thought I’d say.  But Sheri didn’t just point out things that needed attention in my manuscript, she also helped come up with ideas about what to do about them, which makes it feel easy. -Eva Apelqvist, the author of a number of children’s and young adult books, and a Printz Honor winning translator. Her middle-grade novel Darkness Over the Skatepark (Mörker över skateparken) won the Swedish Mystery Academy’s prize for best mystery for children and young adults in Sweden.
"Sheri first critiqued a manuscript for me at a SCBWI conference two years ago. She did such a helpful and thorough job that I have been using her service ever since. Both her ideas for me to consider and her questions for me help align my story on the page more closely with the story in my head. In addition to her written critiques I also enjoy and value her phone critiques. My manuscripts are much stronger after working with Sheri." -CT of Wisconsin
"Sheri is the best thing that has happened to my writing career. I have studied picture book writing diligently, attended meetings, critique groups and expensive conferences, yet I probed in the dark. Then I found Willow Words and Sheri. With unexpected warmth and inspiration, Sheri taught me more in one critique letter than I had learned in all my previous study combined. Furthermore, she has demonstrated a sincere interest in my development as a writer and individual.Thanks, Sheri for turning on the lights and taking an interest in my work." -Daniel Welborn, Writer
"I can’t say enough good things about Sheri! Working with her was like having a coach and a teacher all in one. My partner and I both really appreciated her honest yet gentle way of working with our writing and concept. She definitely knows what she’s doing in the writing business. As two novice writers we had all the insecure feelings and fears going into this project. Sheri definitely helped support us and guide us through the process all the way to completion. We now have a beautiful book that we both love and adore thanks to our work with Sheri." -Jocelyn Fitzgerald, LMFT/ART-BC, Co-Author of Colorful Place: Mindful Art & Story for kids. 
"Sheri's writing perspective is so valuable because it is borne of intense study of the craft, knowledge of many genres, writing with singular focus, and passion for helping other writers succeed and love the writing process as she does. In her workshops she shares her experience submitting manuscripts for 30+ years-the ups and downs, rejections and reworks and growing through the process. Her peaceful style makes it all seem possible, and it is truly inspiring." -Jen Ziegler, Writer