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Lale Özseven

Lale Özseven

L'auteur et illustratrice des livres d'enfants

€167/day
Montpellier, FR
0-2 years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Lale

Hello,
I help children’s book writers and illustration agencies bring their stories to life through compelling, emotionally resonant storytelling and thoughtfully crafted concepts.
I understand that in children’s publishing, voice, clarity, imagination, and age-appropriate structure are everything. Whether you’re developing a picture book manuscript, shaping a character-driven early reader, or refining a middle-grade concept, I focus on delivering work that aligns with market expectations while preserving the heart and originality of the story.
What I bring to the table is a strong sense of narrative flow, character authenticity, and an instinct for what truly engages young readers. I combine creativity with professionalism — meeting deadlines, respecting creative briefs, and adapting to your agency’s tone, style, and publishing goals. My approach is collaborative, detail-oriented, and always mindful of the commercial and emotional impact of each project.
I typically handle:
Picture book manuscripts (concept to polished draft)
Story development and structural editing
Character and world-building development
Series concepts and book proposals
Age-specific content refinement
My added value lies in my ability to balance imagination with structure — creating stories that are both magical and market-ready. I don’t just write stories; I help shape experiences that connect with children and support the vision of writers, agents, and publishers.
I would love the opportunity to collaborate and contribute to your upcoming projects.
  • French

    Fluent

  • Turkish

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

  • Spanish

    Basic

Can work on-site
Montpellier (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Baskihane,
    Assistante d'Atelier de Gravure
    ARTS AND CRAFTS
    January 2023 - January 2024 (1 year)
    İstanbul, Türkiye
    Engraving Studio Assistant with hands-on experience supporting the preparation and delivery of engraving courses. Skilled in organizing materials, preparing inks and colors with precision, and setting up workstations to ensure smooth, efficient sessions. Actively assists instructors during classes by guiding participants, demonstrating basic techniques, and ensuring safety procedures are followed. Maintains a clean, organized studio environment through thorough equipment cleaning and workspace management. Detail-oriented and proactive, with a strong understanding of engraving tools and materials. Reliable team player committed to fostering a creative, supportive learning atmosphere while maintaining high artistic and technical standards throughout every session
    Attention to detail Technical Equipment Handling Design & Layout Understanding Organization & Workflow Management Customer Communication
  • Freelance
    Auteur et Illustratrice de Livres pour Enfants
    ARTS AND CRAFTS
    January 2015 - Today (11 years and 5 months)
    Montpellier, France
    I am writing a story, create characters and make the illustrations. If necessary I make a prototype of the room in my story
  • freelance
    Peintre
    ARTS AND CRAFTS
    January 2011 - Today (15 years and 5 months)
    Montreux, VD, Switzerland
    Réalisation de tableaux ( acrylique, aquarelle ) Peintre pour le film "Wrong Time Travellers" . Je travaille portraits sur commande en soft pastels. Je fais aussi des illustrations comic.

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Education

  • Atelier de Gravure
    Nuran Unsal
    2023
    Atelier de Gravure
  • Ecole Cantonale des Beaux-Arts
    1998

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