Helping Your Stories Come Alive
Your manuscript has been living in your head longer than it’s been in words, and it can be nerve-wracking to let someone else take a look. Whether you’re just getting started or have been revising your fingers to the bone, I can help.
Take the next step in sharing your story with the world.
Hi, I’m Kristen. You can call me Kay.
I’ve loved stories as long as I can remember, from “Murray the Moose” tales my dad told around the campfire to the armloads of books I carried home from our small town library.
After holding editorial roles early in my career, I moved into software product and project management. Now, I’m back to helping others tell their stories, using the organizational skills I honed along the way.
In addition to reading widely for pleasure, I volunteer as a reading mentor at my local elementary school and participate in a long-running book club. Away from text, I’m a film aficionado, fan of the Vermont Green Football Club, avid kayaker, wife to my best friend, and caretaker to a clingy chiweenie dog named Molly.
What I Offer
Basic Beta Read & Report
Starting at $100
Thoughtful answers to your questions plus detailed first-read feedback. LEARN MORE
Developmental Edit Deep Dive
Variable pricing on a per-word basis
Beyond a beta read, I’ll go back through the manuscript to provide a genre-based analysis, followed by Q&A and a discussion.
Supportive Writing Partnership
Negotiated pricing based on needs
[Not currently accepting new clients] Objective, ongoing consultation throughout the writing and revision process.
Contact Me
Interested in working together? Have questions? Fill out some info and I will be in touch shortly. I can’t wait to hear from you!