Celeste Lim

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Children's Book Editor and Published Author

United States
Chinese, English, Malay, Japanese
About me
I am a traditionally published children's author and developmental editor with 14 years of experience in writing, editing, and storytelling. My middle-grade novel, The Crystal Ribbon, was published by Scholastic Press. I hold two MFA degrees in Creative Writing, from The New School and Manhattanville College. I specialize in picture books, chapter books, and middle-grade fiction. My feedback is honest, encouraging, practical, and always leaves room for imagination and a little whimsy.... Read more

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Developmental Editing
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Self_Employed

Children's Author and Developmental Editor

Self Employed • Self-employed

Jun 2012 - Present • 14 yrs 2 mos

Traditionally published children's author and developmental editor with 14 years of experience in writing, story development, and manuscript critique. Author of The Crystal Ribbon, published by Scholastic Press. I specialize in picture books, chapter books, and middle-grade fiction, helping writers strengthen character, structure, pacing, voice, and emotional impact.