Professional Book Editing
Kirstin Whitman
Everyone has a story, but to tell a tale that evokes emotions—passion, joy, grief, rage, despair—is more than storytelling. It’s art.
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At KW Editing, I specialize in professional book editing for self-publishing authors and authors looking to edit their manuscripts before diving into the query trenches.
However, I get particularly excited about working with debut authors. Why, you ask? Because I love being an author's first experience with a professional in the "writing world."
But no matter where you are in your writing journey, whether you're a seasoned author with mutliple novels under your belt or a nervous newbie, I will help you polish your book baby, hone your unique voice, and feel prepared to publish.​​​​​
My METHOD
Hover over me!
I want your experience with me to leave you motivated, so I phrase my comments from a positive, teaching perspective.
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Seeking professional help is nerve wracking, and I'll do everything I can to make the experience stress free.
My GOAL
You guessed it--hover!
I strive to uplift diverse voices and manuscripts, so all my services can be tailored to meet your specific needs.
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What does this mean? Whether you want in-depth grammar explanations, content queries only, or something else entirely, I can provide it.
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I want you to get the most out of our collaboration, so don't hesitate to ask about personalizing your editing package.
Why ME
Time to hover!
As a writer working on my first book, I am intimately acquainted with the struggles you're going through.
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I, too, worried about which editor to work with (yes, even editors need editors), whether my writing is "good" enough, and whether I'm cut out to face public criticism.
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Because I've been on both sides of the editor-author dynamic, I'll never judge you for your grammar or think your manuscript isn't worth publishing.
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If anything, I'll be your biggest supporter as you navigate the literary world.
Let's COLLAB
You know what to do!
I hope learning about the human, imperfect sides of me allow you to feel more comfortable sharing your work.
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Let's make your manuscript shine together!
