“There are editors, and there are editors, smart, talented, eagle-eyed story-geniuses who make you fall in love with the written word. Kim is the latter. Not only did she whip my novel into shape, but she also helped me develop ideas from the ground up. Character development, story structure, copy editing – Kim does it all with aplomb. I particularly found her creative coaching invaluable, not only for the novel itself, but for my career as a writer. She coached me through the ups and downs of the publication process, helped me draft a stunner of a query letter that got me the agent of my dreams, and provided critical editorial feedback, even after my book sold.
If you’re a writer, or want to be one, you’re doing yourself a disservice not hiring Kim to be your word-sherpa.”
Andrew David MacDonald When We Were Vikings (Simon & Schuster)
“What I especially liked about Kim’s feedback is that, even as it helped me realize a fuller version of my work , it equipped me with skills I have since used in other work. In other words, her feedback helped me become a better editor for my own work. And from working in the publishing, editing, and academic world for almost 15 years now, I can say that it’s rare to find an editor who gives you that kind of attention. I had brought a short story to Kim and even though it was set in a very different geography and culture, and the characters were unlike her, she was able to relate to the text, which was evident from her feedback. which was very in alignment with my vision for the story. And, finally she has the ability to read at both a micro and macro level, her sentence level suggestions being just as strong as the ones on structure, character development, and the way time is working in the story. I very much look forward to working with Kim again.”
Shastri Akella, PhD, author of The Sea Elephants (Release date 7.11.23)
“Working with Kim has been a beautiful experience. Not only does she have the editor’s eye that so many people try to cultivate but just don’t have, but she delivers her edits and ideas with an intense care and respect for your personal process and the manuscript you have created. In a few words: Kim gets writers. In more words: she gets our fears and our dreams, our hopes and our loneliness. Perhaps most importantly, Kim champions the work while offering honest, necessary, and game changing feedback. If you are ready to take your novel to the next level – whether that be from concept to outline, or draft 1 to finished product – look no further. You’ve found the one.”
Mel Carroll, PhD, writer
“Kimberley is an all-star editing professional. Her commitment to not only proofreading but noting potential flaws or inconsistency in content, is an invaluable added service. She demonstrates a deep commitment to the writers she works with. I would not hesitate to recommend Kim for all of your editing needs. “