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I'm an accomplished journalist, fiction author, editor, advisor and communications specialist. I can do anything from social media posts to feature articles to editing to novel writing. As an editor, I specialize in AP Style but I can edit for basic grammar as well. - As a journalist, I have extensive experience writing about sports, music, horror films and human-interest features. I have also covered politics and crime/courts. - As a fiction writer, I specialize in horror and mystery. - I'm a fast learner and a willing communicator, and you will be getting a partner and teammate instead of merely a nameless employee doing a job.

Specialized Storyteller: I'm an experienced editor and writer. I work with books, web content, articles, social media, blogs, microcopy, white pages, academics, technical jargon, and theology. - WordPress, AP, Chicago Style, Turabian, SEO basics - Content in your brand voice for your target audience - Regular communication is important to me

Over the last 20 years, I have built my career as a writer, editor and leader at media companies around one basic task: Effectively telling stories. That skill has been put into practice in various forms - through interviewing sources and researching facts for stories I was writing, combing through the written words of my employees to help them be better at doing the same, and leading an entire department in the creative direction of the stories we were planning to cover. My specialty is conveying what can sometimes be complicated topics into messages that targeted audiences can understand in a way that is both informative and fun to read. This allows me tell the "story" of an interesting resident of a town, break down complicated laws into layman's terms or help others do the same. I am experienced and proficient in AP Style, and can write and edit for all forms of media - be it in print, a newsletter or a blog - and can take on any topic in any field. I have earned the SuferSEO Content Optimization Certificate, which verifies that I'm well-versed with the important principles of Search Engine Optimization (SEO).

I have worked as an English teacher and a freelance editor for many years. I have a master's degree in English, and I am known for my attention to detail, ability to complete projects in a timely manner, relationship building, and communication. I have copy edited countless academic articles, as well as theses and dissertations, and I've helped format articles, citations, and bibliographies. I've done copywriting for web content, as well as proofreading, copy editing, structural editing, and rewriting for blog articles, web content, white papers, books, and more. With my extensive background in English education, I also tutor and mentor students with writing. I am a writer myself and have authored a lengthy and well-received thesis, as well as several conference papers. I look forward to helping you refine your project!

Over 14 years of writing, editing, and proofreading experience, including: *Working in Word, Google Docs, and Adobe Acrobat *Implementing AP, Chicago Manual, and internal style guides *Collaborating with large, medium, and small businesses, marketing agencies, and individual writers *Consistently meeting deadlines I have a bachelor's degree in English and specialize in customer-facing content, especially making the complex simple for B2B and B2C audiences. Whether you need a blog written or proofreading for marketing materials, I can help.

My job is to recognize, respect, and amplify your unique voice to make your work shine in the slush pile. I OFFER: ✍️ Developmental Editing ✍️ Line Editing ✍️ Copyediting ✍️ Proofreading ✍️ Beta Reading ✍️ Plot Reviews ✍️ Book Blurbs & Author Bios ✍️ Editorial Assessments & Critiques ✍️ Plot Outline Assistance & Creation ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Kristian did an amazing job, delivering more than I expected.... For the biggest problem areas, she provided a very detailed solution that could be implemented. I will definitely be back!" WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE: ✔️ An unmatched knowledge of genre conventions and tropes in science fiction, fantasy, horror, mystery, and romance. ✔️ Detailed editorial assessments and critiques that point out every area where your writing has room to grow — and offer strategies to help you get there. ✔️ Comments that go above and beyond to teach you what you need to know to produce cleaner drafts every time. ✔️ Intimate familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style, MLA 9, and the AP Stylebook. ✔️ Unparalleled experience professionally blurbing, reviewing, writing, and editing fiction. ✔️ Award nominations and wins for fiction, poetry, and teaching/advising. ✔️ A deep appreciation for the hard work involved on both sides of the slush pile. I find the plot holes, structural issues, sentence-level errors, and punctuation mishaps that distract readers, agents, and acquiring editors from understanding and appreciating your protagonist's journey. YOU SHOULD HIRE ME IF YOU... 🤝 ... just finished your first manuscript and don't know where to go from here. 🤝 ... received a plot outline from a ghostwriter and want to know if it's any good. 🤝 ... aren't sure what genre(s) and subgenre(s) best fit your work. 🤝 ... have a genre-bending project that needs a second pair of eyes. 🤝 ... read a review that made you reconsider writing as a hobby or career. 🤝 ... haven't written in a long time and want an unbiased critique of your work. 🤝 ... need help with macro-level tasks, such as plotting a series, developing strong characters, writing convincing dialogue, etc. 🤝 ... want to develop a style sheet to ensure consistency across multiple writers, editors, and books. 🤝 ... speak English as a second language and want a copy editor to double-check your work. 🤝 ... composed your query letter and need a final review of your manuscript to make sure all the t's are crossed and i's are dotted. 🤝 ... don't know the difference between proofreading and beta reading, but are certain your book needs a doctor TODAY. Editing is a collaborative process, and I look forward to working with you to bring out the best in your fiction. WE WON'T BE A GOOD FIT IF YOU... ❌ ... have a screenplay, poetry chapbook, or work of nonfiction that needs assessment. ❌ ... are looking for someone to write your academic essay or circumvent plagiarism detectors for you. ❌ ... use AI writing and editing tools to create a product. ❌ ... want someone to tell you only what you want to hear. ❌ ... aren't interested in constructive criticism. 📚 Ready to get started? Have more questions? Feel free to reach out! 📬