Your vision, fully expressed.

Through manuscript evaluations and one-on-one conversations, I draw on my decades of editorial experience to provide concrete feedback and an action plan for revision that helps beginners and seasoned writers alike elevate the quality of their work and set themselves up for success.

  • "Kelly provided an insightful evaluation that really opened my eyes. I would, without hesitation, recommend Kelly's editing services."

    —Randy Richardson, author of Cheeseland, Lost in the Ivy, and Cubsessions, and president of the Chicago Writers Association

  • "Even published novelists need a second trusted set of eyes to read their work. I count on Kelly to provide thoughtful insight and help me solve problems in my work."

    —Susan Gregg Gilmore, author of The Curious Calling of Leonard Bush, The Funeral Dress, and Looking for Salvation at the Dairy Queen

  • "I can say without reservation that in the year and change that I have worked with Kelly, I have been given an education on writing. Kelly is my editor for life."

    —James Smurawa, author of The Child of Altitecos: A Novel of Guatemala

Editorial Services

Manuscript Evaluations

Get your work ready for submission or publication.

The revision process can be a mysterious and frustrating experience when you go it alone. Working with a seasoned editor and author who has been in your shoes can help you make and execute a plan for a revision that moves you closer to your goals for publication. This service empowers you to:

  • Understand your audience 

  • Pinpoint your draft’s strengths

  • Identify aspects that need work       

  • Create a plan for revision

  • Clarify your goals

  • Persist through setbacks

  • Move closer to publication

Editorial Consultation

A conversation with an editor who gets it can help you untangle a knot — and keep going

Sometimes it can be helpful to talk through a tricky section in your draft or troubleshoot a plot question with someone who understands the drafting process as an author and an editor. An editorial consultation is a quick way to get actionable feedback and keep making progress on your draft. This service empowers you to:

  • Articulate what’s not working, and what is

  • Receive feedback on a single aspect of your draft

  • Get a fresh perspective and move past the obstacle

Legacy Projects

Coming soon!

Let’s talk about your project.