How Robin Katz Helps Authors Shape Stories That Flow and Shine!In this episode of "Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson," I sit down with her longtime friend, 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 terminology, wisdom, encouragement, and behind-the-scenes magic.

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