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KS_Edits
*Editing services for nonfiction book proposals and first-time authors
Hey there. Grab a cup of coffee or tea, maybe a soda or your ice water, and sit down with me. Can we chat for a minute?
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You're here because you want to put your best foot forward as you share your writing. I'm here to make your writing shine, to encourage you and pray for your project, to support you in a personal way.
Sure, ChatGPT or Grammarly can do some of these things, but they can't give you personalized feedback from human experience and a heart that wants to see you succeed.
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I have a heart for writers navigating the publishing world for the first time. If you're not sure how to move from idea to book, I'd love to walk alongside you.
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So, what do you think? Want me to help you put your best page forward?
Behind the Name: KS_Edits
I remember writing letters to my aunt during my high school English class (of all places). While others cringed at writing assignments, I looked forward to them. Years later, I handed out those writing assignments as a middle and high school language arts teacher. My favorite part of teaching writing was sitting next to a student, reviewing their work, and finding ways to improve it. I loved helping them discover their voice as we worked through the revision process. Today, I look forward to that same process with you...my editing clients.
During the editing process for my first book One Year with Jesus, each new version was saved with my initials ks_project name. When I started dreaming of starting my own editing work, I immediately knew I'd be known as KS_Edits.
I look forward to hitting save as ks_edits_yourproject.
Experience & Qualifications
2020-2025
Her View From Home
~Content Editor
2024
One Year with Jesus
~Author, published by Bethany House, represented by Wordserve Literary Agency
2014-Present
Social Media Content Creator
As an editorial assistant for Her View From Home, I've spent countless hours editing content as well as adapting it for online publication. Her View From Home is a major online publisher with a social media following of over 2 million people.
As an author, I have experience preparing a book proposal and query letters considered strong by several agents. The process of writing my own proposal has given me insight helpful to others on the same journey. I have experience editing and advising proposals within my writing community.
For the past ten years, I have been building my platform on Instagram and Facebook. I know the hard work that goes behind each social media post. I understand the value of platform in the publishing industry, but recognize that a large social media following isn't the only way to prove you have an engaged audience waiting for your words.
2021
Centered Writing Retreat, speaker
2017-2019
Compel Training, Proverbs 31 Ministries
2018
I am an active member of the writing community, committed to learning more about the craft of writing and the industry of publishing. Forever a learner, I look for ways to grow and strengthen my knowledge of the world of writing professionally.
She Speaks Studio Conference, attendee
2005-2016
9-12 Language Arts Teacher
2004
Bachelor's Degree in English and Writing, Doane University
As a former language arts teacher I have experience guiding and conferencing with writers to develop their work. I also have an in-depth understanding of grammatical rules and practices.