Kate Schieber here,
creator of Book Friends Forever Editing.
creator of Book Friends Forever Editing.
If you have a story to tell, you should tell it!
Someone in the world needs to hear it.
Books are bridges that connect us. I am passionate about the difference we can make in the world when we tell our stories.
Books are magic. A good story can transport or entertain readers to places and times outside their own experiences and help them through tough times in their own lives.
Books can act like mirrors. When readers recognize themselves and their own experience in a story, they feel seen and hopefully realize they are not alone.
Books are lenses. Good stories can also evoke empathy. Through them we can be inspired to compassion and understanding as we walk, virtually, in another person’s shoes.
Through stories, we learn, understand, and connect with one another.
Books are magic. A good story can transport or entertain readers to places and times outside their own experiences and help them through tough times in their own lives.
Books can act like mirrors. When readers recognize themselves and their own experience in a story, they feel seen and hopefully realize they are not alone.
Books are lenses. Good stories can also evoke empathy. Through them we can be inspired to compassion and understanding as we walk, virtually, in another person’s shoes.
Through stories, we learn, understand, and connect with one another.
Humans are hardwired to appreciate good stories.
And book friends understand
the importance of STORY in our lives.
And book friends understand
the importance of STORY in our lives.
Books build bridges between author and reader. Those bridges can connect and build community.
People bond over good books. “Book friends” may meet regularly over coffee or on the social media page of a favorite author. They could be any age, any gender. They could have the same or different politics, beliefs, or backgrounds. Book friendships transcend differences.
Fun, supportive communities can also form under the media banner of a popular author.
But to become popular, one needs to make a connection with readers’ hearts and minds. If the message is confusing or inconsistent, the text filled with typos, the characters flat, or the plot riddled with holes, that connection will likely not be made, and positive reviews will not be written.
People bond over good books. “Book friends” may meet regularly over coffee or on the social media page of a favorite author. They could be any age, any gender. They could have the same or different politics, beliefs, or backgrounds. Book friendships transcend differences.
Fun, supportive communities can also form under the media banner of a popular author.
But to become popular, one needs to make a connection with readers’ hearts and minds. If the message is confusing or inconsistent, the text filled with typos, the characters flat, or the plot riddled with holes, that connection will likely not be made, and positive reviews will not be written.
I want my writers and their stories to make a difference in the world,
and to reach a wide audience, authors need happy readers and positive reviews.
and to reach a wide audience, authors need happy readers and positive reviews.
Whether your goal is to entertain or inspire, success requires work and an honest look at what you've written. Editors and beta readers bring fresh eyes and perspective to the process of polishing your writing to clarify your meaning or to maximize its emotional impact.
They bridge the gap between author and reader.
They bridge the gap between author and reader.
I enjoy and appreciate the artistry and honesty of storytelling that makes me feel things, and I offer honest feedback to my author clients, pointing out where the message could be clearer or more engaging for the reader.
This sincere, caring approach works best if author and editor make a connection and establish mutual respect. When that happens, the collaborative creativity and process of editing and polishing are rewarding and satisfying.
This sincere, caring approach works best if author and editor make a connection and establish mutual respect. When that happens, the collaborative creativity and process of editing and polishing are rewarding and satisfying.
What will it take to reach your goal of being published?
If you have a story to tell, you absolutely should tell it.
Whether you publish independently or traditionally, your book needs to stand out and make a positive impression. And you can't do that alone.
Whether you publish independently or traditionally, your book needs to stand out and make a positive impression. And you can't do that alone.
What kind of editing help do you need
to make your dream a reality?
to make your dream a reality?
Writers should find an editor who will work with them to balance out the areas in which they need the most help. I will do my best to customize your editing experience.
Please be honest with yourself and your editor about your situation. The better I understand your circumstances and expectations, your publishing goals, writing strengths, and editing weaknesses, the better chance I have of helping you.
With that in mind, I’ve tried to make the cost of my services reasonable by separating as well as packaging them to give you options.
Don’t forget to factor the time for professional editing into your budget, expectations, and publishing plan. Contact me sooner rather than later as I’m often booked out for months.
Please be honest with yourself and your editor about your situation. The better I understand your circumstances and expectations, your publishing goals, writing strengths, and editing weaknesses, the better chance I have of helping you.
With that in mind, I’ve tried to make the cost of my services reasonable by separating as well as packaging them to give you options.
Don’t forget to factor the time for professional editing into your budget, expectations, and publishing plan. Contact me sooner rather than later as I’m often booked out for months.
Invitation:
I have decades of reading, a degree in English, and years of editing experience. I've taken courses and workshops on editing and writing, am an active member of professional editing associations and groups, and subscribe to multiple newsletters and forums for professional editors and writers in order to learn, grow, and advance my skills as an editor and business person.
If you'd like to collaborate with a friendly, supportive editor who will work conscientiously to help you articulate your message so it resonates with readers check out my Editing Services Overview, then Contact me.
Your story deserves a proper launch into the world.
And your readers deserve a rich experience free from distracting editing issues.
We want them to appreciate the wonderful tale you have to tell.
Your story deserves a proper launch into the world.
And your readers deserve a rich experience free from distracting editing issues.
We want them to appreciate the wonderful tale you have to tell.
My Goals as a Book Friend Editor:
1. to help you polish your manuscript -
Together we will find the right structure and words
while staying true to your voice.
2. to make your message resonate with readers -
Hopefully, it will be just what they need to read
at that moment in their lives.
Together we will find the right structure and words
while staying true to your voice.
2. to make your message resonate with readers -
Hopefully, it will be just what they need to read
at that moment in their lives.
“Kate was incredibly thorough and her editing skills are impeccable, but she also handles an author's ego with humor and grace. I learned to trust her instincts. She is skilled, insightful, intuitive, and has a keen sense of what makes a book engaging. I feel fortunate as an author to have her by my side.”
- Scott Gibson, M.D. - aspiring author
