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Do you have a story you long to share or a message you need to convey?
Does your journey toward publication feel lonely and overwhelming?
Every writer's path is different with unique goals, challenges, and priorities.
But you don't need to go it alone. It's always best to travel with a buddy.
For kind, knowledgeable, and constructive feedback,
contact me today, and we'll map out a course for you to follow.
Does your journey toward publication feel lonely and overwhelming?
Every writer's path is different with unique goals, challenges, and priorities.
But you don't need to go it alone. It's always best to travel with a buddy.
For kind, knowledgeable, and constructive feedback,
contact me today, and we'll map out a course for you to follow.
Hi! I'm Kate Schieber (she/her), lover of stories and wrangler of words.
As my business name implies, as a Book Friend Forever Editor, I'll celebrate your accomplishments! I'll encourage you, honestly and collaboratively, to refine your work.
I'll happily brainstorm with you or explain my suggestions
as we work together to clarify your message and engage your audience.
As my business name implies, as a Book Friend Forever Editor, I'll celebrate your accomplishments! I'll encourage you, honestly and collaboratively, to refine your work.
I'll happily brainstorm with you or explain my suggestions
as we work together to clarify your message and engage your audience.
I respect and admire the creativity, discipline, and courage it takes
for writers to craft and share their stories!
So maintaining your creative vision and voice is a priority for me when I edit.
I also respect and identify with readers
who deserve a quality experience when they open a book.
So I strive to advocate for and keep them in mind as I work with writers.
for writers to craft and share their stories!
So maintaining your creative vision and voice is a priority for me when I edit.
I also respect and identify with readers
who deserve a quality experience when they open a book.
So I strive to advocate for and keep them in mind as I work with writers.
To reach your writing goals, I urge you to ask questions, plan ahead, and get many fresh eyes and perspectives on your work.
My sincere desire is to support and encourage writers as they seek to develop and refine their writing skills and stories.
But since not every manuscript needs the same treatment to get it ready for readers, BFF Editing offers tailored services (see my Services page) to meet a variety of editorial needs, such as:
My sincere desire is to support and encourage writers as they seek to develop and refine their writing skills and stories.
But since not every manuscript needs the same treatment to get it ready for readers, BFF Editing offers tailored services (see my Services page) to meet a variety of editorial needs, such as:
Beta reading and developmental editing -
personal and professional feedback for your big picture issues, subtle nuances, and detail inconsistencies
Line and copyediting -
to reduce redundancies and passive construction, ferret out issues of grammar, punctuation, capitalization, style, tone, pacing, etc.
Final polish (i.e., proofread) -
an eagle-eyed scrutiny of your manuscript to detect any overlooked issues.
personal and professional feedback for your big picture issues, subtle nuances, and detail inconsistencies
Line and copyediting -
to reduce redundancies and passive construction, ferret out issues of grammar, punctuation, capitalization, style, tone, pacing, etc.
Final polish (i.e., proofread) -
an eagle-eyed scrutiny of your manuscript to detect any overlooked issues.
This careful work of clarifying language and reducing distractions makes a difference to readers.
And satisfying readers is good business for authors.
And satisfying readers is good business for authors.
“Kate did a very thorough job proofing my manuscript. The book even made it to the finals of the RONE Awards! I highly recommend her.”
-Lexi Post, New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author
But would you and I make a good team?
Not all qualified editors and gifted writers are a good match.
A comfortable working rapport makes collaboration easier and, frankly, more fun.
Check out my about page for my editing philosophy,
preferred genres, & process.
Authors and editors need to at least start out on the same page, ;)
but it takes time to develop a relationship of trust and respect.
You might check out the testimonials of other authors who've worked with me.
While you are here, take a wander through the rest of my website where you'll find heaps of helpful hints to equip you for your writing journey, such as
publishing terminology, editing stages, writing process,
editing support, and topical resources.
Not all qualified editors and gifted writers are a good match.
A comfortable working rapport makes collaboration easier and, frankly, more fun.
Check out my about page for my editing philosophy,
preferred genres, & process.
Authors and editors need to at least start out on the same page, ;)
but it takes time to develop a relationship of trust and respect.
You might check out the testimonials of other authors who've worked with me.
While you are here, take a wander through the rest of my website where you'll find heaps of helpful hints to equip you for your writing journey, such as
publishing terminology, editing stages, writing process,
editing support, and topical resources.
If you think we'd make a good team, then contact Book Friends Forever Editing today for a Sample Edit.
