Suzanne Barton is an author and emerging illlustrator with a background in editing, magazines and scriptwriting.
Suzanne’s picture books include Meeka, My Dad's Weird Beard and My Unicorn Farts Glitter. She has seven junior fiction novels for primary schoolers being released in 2024–25, including How to Build a Sky Garden and Mr Fuzzypants: Cyber Safety Star. To learn more, visit Books.
Suzanne also supports children’s book creators and publishers with editorial services, including children’s book manuscript assessments and her self-paced picture book course.
Manuscript assessments
Get insightful editorial advice to help polish your draft children's book before you submit it to publishers, or pursue self-publishing. This service is open to picture book, chapter book and junior fiction authors.
How to Write a Picture Book Mini Course + Manuscript Assessment
Learn the basics of picture book writing and publishing pathways. This virtual, self-paced course includes downloadable resources and comprehensive editorial feedback.
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Five ways to make your picture book manuscript stand out
