Are you a writer or illustrator?
Hi! I’m Melissa Taylor, the founder and book reviewer of Imagination Soup, writer for many outlets in print and media, award-winning former teacher, teacher trainer for K-12 schools, and soon-to-be picture book author. I want to support you on your publishing journey.
School Visit Coaching:
If you’re a published author or illustrator, I can help you level up your school visits so they’re more interactive, engaging, and educational. Plus, school visits can add to your income and boost book sales.
Marketing and Publicity:
I’ll help you with your book marketing with services that won’t cost you a fortune. My marketing and publicity services will get you noticed by reviewers, podcasters, and writers.
Author Branding:
You are the brand! (Not your book.) Let me help you build your author or illustrator brand so that your platform is robust and ready for all your book marketing efforts.
I Believe:
Everyone is creative.
You don’t have to be an expert at everything. I can help get you to the next level wherever you start.
I will be your biggest cheerleader.
Melissa is an experienced writer, editor, entrepreneur, and speaker who has a wealth of knowledge that can help you achieve your writing goals.
Melissa has over a decade of experience as an award-winning teacher, almost twenty years in the children’s publishing industry as a freelance educational writer, children’s book reviewer, and marketer. Her superpowers include instructional best practices, writing pitches, ideation, connecting with kids, marketing, social media, and organization. She has two picture books coming out in 2026.
I help writers who are ready to take their career to the next level
Melissa has been a professional writer and reviewer for over 20 years. She understands how to grow a career, grow as a writer, and find your community.
YOU DON’T HAVE TO DO THIS ALONE!
Introducing…
IMAGINATION SOUP CONSULTING
Grow Your Reach. Rock Your Visits. Sell More Books.
Even as an experienced author, I learned so much from Melissa’s expertise. She worked with me to create at least 12 new and inspiring classroom presentations. Likewise she reached out to a variety of book reviewers to promote my latest picture book. I can’t say enough about Imagination Soup Consulting.
Nancy Tupper Ling, Children’s Book Author
I’ve gotten fantastic reviews for my books that have been widely shared by the creators, as well as the chance to appear on some great podcasts.
Sydney Dunlap
Middle Grade Author of IT HAPPENED ON SATURDAY and RACING THE CLOUDS