Kind words from Clients
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Alexandria Warwick, Author of the North Wind & the West Wind, USA
“Kourtney’s services were fairly priced and went above and beyond with the level of feedback provided, both in detail and in scope.”
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Elwood Stevens, Author of Rusted Synapse, USA
“As a first-time author, Kourtney was an absolute pleasure to work with. Always very prompt with communication and discussion. She worked tirelessly to ensure I felt comfortable with the entire editorial process. Kourtney was 100% dedicated to the project, but what surprised me the most was how passionate she was about my book. The experience was well worth the price of admission, and my novel much better for it.”
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A.J. Griffin - Developmental Editing Client
“The editorial letter was great. it’s good to see everything spelled out for you — the good and what needs work. Kourtney is very professional in her communication, even going as far as to give me an update on the partially edited manuscript, which I found encouraging.”
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M.T. Hauser, Author, USA
“It can be daunting for a new author to hand their book baby over to someone they find on the internet. Thankfully, it’s in good hands when you put your trust in Kourtney. She’s objective, knowledgeable, personable, and incredibly thoughtful with her suggestions. I’ve learned a lot both times I worked with her and would absolutely hire her again.”
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S. Hampton, Author, USA
“Kourtney is a consummate professional! She kept me informed throughout the entire editing process. She even took time to reply at night as there was a time difference. I would absolutely recommend Kourtney and shall use her editing services again in the future.”
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T. Reynolds - Developmental Editing Client
“Kourtney did a wonderful job editing my book! She understood my vision and helped me create better characters and a more seamless storyline.”
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B. Masters - Developmental + Line Editing Client
“Kourtney is very thorough and thoughtful with her editing and comments. She was able to get to the heart of my writing's themes, identify areas of confusion, and offer a level of polish that made me feel comfortable moving toward publication. She's also incredibly supportive and offers warm remarks that highlight your strengths. I'll definitely work with her again!”
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A. Carr - Developmental + Line Editing Client
“Definitely one of the best editors I worked with. She exceeded my expectations when she worked on my client’s manuscript. Really great line changes and suggestions throughout the manuscript. I know my client is going to be excited about these improvements. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!”
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M. Martin - Manuscript Evaluation Client
“This was my first time having an editor read my book. It was a nerve-wracking feeling, and I could tell after reading Kourtney's bio and website that she understood that. She has a very generous and kind spirit. She pointed out what was confusing and where I had made mistakes in my manuscript. She even gave personal reactions to some events in my novel. Her feedback was extremely helpful, and I am so relieved to have found an affordable, kind, and professional editor so I can move forward with finishing my novel. Thank you, Kourtney!”
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Candace Valentino, Author, USA
“Kourtney is exceptional to work with! She truly took my book from good to great! She's extremely talented at editing and writing! I couldn't have come this far without her expertise. Highly recommended editor and writer. An absolute pleasure to work with!”
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Tyra McGarvie, author, us
"I was hoping to gain insight on how to write a good story and Kourtney’s feedback really helped. I now have enough information to build up the parts of my story that were weak and overall have something good enough to query with if I decide to do so. Everything I read in the editorial letter made sense and really resonated with me. I feel like I have the tools I need to fix elements in my story that were lackluster before.”
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Elizabeth Mowery, Author, USA
Kourtney is absolutely phenomenal! She went way beyond what I was expecting and did a great job editing my first book. She not only gave me honest feedback, but she also took the time to add helpful articles and other references that will help mature my writing. I have learned so much from her! I will most certainly be using her services again, and I highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a great editor.
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Kel Bruem - Author of the Unusualties Series, USa
“Kourtney's developmental edits were thoughtful, focused, and pointed. She is not an editor who will simply tell you to "show not tell" or some other trite nonsense--she'll show you what plot point isn't clicking, what character needs more screen time, what scene could be longer/shorter, and then give suggestions and examples of solutions for the problem. She clearly spent a lot of time with my book and even read the first in the series to ensure she had a good grounding in my world before offering feedback (so she read TWO of my books to edit ONE!). My developmental letter was 16 pages of feedback broken down into what worked, what didn't, and what I should consider in my next round of revisions. Her in-line comments on my manuscript were earnest and joyful, even when giving critique. I cannot recommend Kourtney enough!”
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Glenn Varney, author, US
I was very pleased with Kourtney's work. She offered me a perspective that was a perfect complement to my own. She was very thorough and included a plethora of information to aid me in my rewrite. She didn't pull any punches and told me exactly what I needed to hear. I highly recommend her services to anyone wishing to make their story the best it can be.
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Jodi C. Whyte, author, Canada
“A second set of competent eyes is a valuable contribution to the final development of the manuscript. I got this with Kourtney's help. All critique was warranted but it was a nice touch to be told when I was doing something right, when and why something worked—a spoonful of honey with the medicine.”
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Nixie Bishop, Author, Germany
“Words cannot express how encouraging, helpful, and professional Kourtney has been. She gave me more confidence in my writing ability and kindly offered honest, useful, and necessary feedback that transformed my novel from good to fantastic. It is a vulnerable thing to hand your work over to a stranger. Kourtney went out of her way to provide thoughtful feedback and resources for improving my craft while also highlighting my strengths as a writer. My favorite part of her developmental editing service was the Book Map, which allowed me to go through my novel beat by beat to see which scenes needed to be cut, which moments could be removed or lengthened, and how the pacing could be tightened up. I cannot recommend her highly enough, and I hope many more writers and aspiring authors have the opportunity to benefit from her expertise!”
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Jane Mortiff, Author, USA
“Kourtney went above and beyond with her developmental edit of my project. You can see from the quality of work that she is a seasoned veteran of the editing field. Her keen eye and devotion to being thorough gave me a bird’s eye view of the world I built and helped me tune my craft in the right direction. She gave me so much more than I was hoping for. I’m very glad I chose her for this project l. I would use her again!”
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Willow B. Dawes, Author, USA
“Kourtney was an absolute delight to work with. As a first-time author, I was nervous about finding an editor I could trust with my book, while also helping me understand the new world I jumped into.
Kourtney blew my expectations out of the water. She is detailed in everything she does and took the time to help teach me about multiple elements of writing and editing that I needed to learn.
She has given me more confidence in my writing than I have ever had before and I’ll definitely work with her throughout the rest of my author career.
I’m so grateful I got the opportunity to have her edit my book and if you’re looking for an editor who is as passionate, precise, and thoughtful with your book as she would be with her own, then she is the editor for you.”
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Layna James, Author, USa
“If you need someone to encourage your writing strengths while offering actionable steps for how to improve your manuscript, Kourtney is the Developmental Editor for you. She's detail oriented and has a keen eye for both the overall story structure and the small inaccuracies that can make or break your plot. Her suggestions keep your author voice intact while remaining true to the storyline. I would recommend KS Editing Services to anyone looking for developmental edits.”
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Lindsey Marks, Author, US
“Kourtney provided a wealth of actionable feedback on my story. She struck the perfect balance of constructive comments delivered in an encouraging, uplifting way. I left the process feeling SO much more excited about my story direction and empowered with the tools I needed to get from point A to point B.
I knew exactly what I needed to do to improve my work, thanks to her well-organized, actionable advice. I could tell that Kourtney was invested in my story and my characters. Her care and expertise were evident in the attention to detail she provided.
Thanks to Kourtney's help, I know exactly how to improve my story and feel so much more confident than I did before. I don't know where my story would be if I hadn't sought her services! She steered me in the right direction and helped me tell the story I wanted to tell.”
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Meg Jones, Author, UK
“Kourtney worked quickly and professionally to provide me with her professional insightful feedback. However, it wasn't just her knowledge of the subject matter that I loved, but also her editorial comments that fit perfectly into the story I was writing. Can't wait to work together again soon!”
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Stephanie Nielsen, Author, USA
“Kourtney was everything I wanted in an editor and so much more. From my sample edit to the return of my full developmental edit, she was professional and answered all my questions along the way.
I knew I had a weak spot in my plot, but I was struggling to find a clear path to address it. When she returned my manuscript, she identified my problem and offered solutions. I now have a clear path forward and feel renewed excitement for my story and everything in it.
I may dedicate an entire page to her when I finish my novel because I could NOT have done this without her. She's a fantastic editor and a wonderful human being. I look forward to working with her again.”
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J.R. Douglas, Author, USA
“Kourtney is magic. She made good on her promise to fall in love with my characters, and it came through so clearly in her work.
Her keen insight elevated the story, and she went above and beyond in several ways throughout the editing process.
With timely updates and communication, thorough feedback and resources, and a smattering of fun and humor, you won't find a better developmental editor than Kourtney.”
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Katie Tomasko, Writer, USA
“Kourtney is the perfect editor—a well of precious developmental knowledge and a candid, engaging soul that reignited my love for my manuscript. She provided me with essential tools for improving my story, things I didn’t even know I needed. On top of that, she’s a joy to interact with and I will most certainly bring her future projects!”
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Kayla M. Lyrae, Author, USA
“Kourtney defined all the significant elements of my story, shedding light on its strengths and weaknesses. She instilled hope in her reactions to my worldbuilding, plot, and, most importantly, my characters. She planted seeds that urged me to think deeper and helped tremendously by suggesting how to make my complex concepts and writing more digestible to the reader. Overall, I left the edits more confident in my story, the seeds she planted adding additions and depth I wouldn't have considered. Kourtney left me feeling more confident in my characters and that I had a story worth telling.”
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Medea Rose, Author, Austria
"Working with Kourtney exceeded my expectations. I was so nervous about sharing my story. And she made me feel comfortable from the start. Her feedback was constructive, and it never once made me feel down or like an imposer.
She boosted my confidence and strengthened my belief in myself and my book. What I appreciated most, though, was that she always invited me to contact her, especially after receiving her editorial letter. This is when my ideas flow and my story takes new twists and turns. It’s so helpful to then share and discuss these ideas with her.
There aren’t many people I’d trust with my books, but Kourtney is on top of that very short list. I will definitely come back for more."
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Patricia Smith, USA
“If you want to improve your novel, make Kourtney a part of your team. My editorial letter was so thoroughly detailed. All the editing materials have been extremely helpful. I have been losing my mind over this book for the last six years and she really simplified the next steps for me. I’m genuinely grateful for her services!
