Editing
Services

I am accepting clients for beta reads, manuscript critiques, and query packages. Space is limited, but all services that are booked between now and January 1, 2027 are 30% off.  (This includes booking for a service that won't take place until 2027)

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My Experience:

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I have been in publishing for nearly a decade and have learned so much from working with editors at Scholastic, Macmillan, and Penguin Random House. I have five traditionally published YA books. My debut adult romance, THE WRITE OFF received starred reviews this year from Kirkus and Booklist, and was picked by Amazon editors as one of the best romances of the month. It was also a Staff Favorites Pick by Apple Books. 

 

My seventh traditionally published book, THE HIGHLAND INVITATION comes out in April 2027.

 

I have worked with countless writers over the last decade. I've beta read dozens of manuscripts, including several that gave gone on to sell to Big 5 publishers, mentored in writing competitions such as Pitch Wars, and in 2026 I served as the Writer in Residence for Mesa Public Library, where I taught workshops and did one-on-one consultations with writers, including offering critiques of their work. ​

 

Helping writers develop their craft and improve their manuscript was my favorite part of that experience, and inspired me to begin offering my services as an editor. I love working with a writer to find the heart of their story and tell it in a way that feels honest and authentic to them and delivers the best experience to the reader. 

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I specialize in romance, women's fiction, and young adult, but I have experience with and am open to all genres!

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REVIEWS:

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"Kara has such a keen eye for what makes a story work and the issues that are holding back your writing. She's incredibly professional, helpful, and knowledgeable about both storytelling and the publishing industry. I can't recommend her services more highly!"

- RUTHANNE SNOW, author of When The Truth Unravels

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"I really loved your previous feedback and found it very helpful where others (even paid) fell flat. You have a gift! Your edits are incredible."

- ANDREA, Library Patron 

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"Your specific notes were terrific... The craft notes, of course, are invaluable. It’s awesome to get feedback from a writer."

- TODD, Library Patron

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