Your story deserves an editor who sees both the work and the writer.
You’ve carried this story a long way. I’ll help you strengthen it with thoughtful, honest guidance that respects your voice, your goals, and your authority over the work.
Hi, I’m Kerri!
I’m a writer, editor, and former high school English teacher who has spent a lot of years on both sides of the page. I taught English for ten years before turning my attention to helping writers develop, revise, and polish their own work.
I bring craft knowledge and editorial experience to the table, but I also know how vulnerable it can feel to hand something you created to another person and wait to hear what they think. My job isn’t to take over your story. It’s to listen carefully, understand what you’re trying to make, and help you see both what’s already working and what might help the manuscript grow.
You don’t have to know what kind of editing you need.
Tell me where the manuscript feels stuck—or what you hope it can become—and we’ll figure out the right kind of support together.
WHAT IT’S LIKE TO WORK TOGETHER
Your manuscript stays yours.
I’ll meet the work where it is, tell you honestly what I see, and help you choose the changes that best serve the story you’re trying to tell.
What that looks like in practice
Clear, specific feedback. You’ll know what I’m noticing, why it matters, and what options you have.
Respect for your voice. I’ll help the writing become clearer and stronger without trying to make it sound like me.
A real conversation. Questions, disagreement, and alternate solutions are welcome. We’ll weigh each option against the needs of the story, and you’ll make the final decision with a clear understanding of its strengths and tradeoffs.
Kind Words from Fellow Writers
Inviting someone into your manuscript requires trust. These are a few reflections from writers who invited me into their stories.
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Kerri is a great editor. Her skill and knowledge far exceed those of other editors I’ve worked with, and her rates are very reasonable. But the most important quality she brings to her work is her ability to ask the right questions. Her comments and suggestions improved my story considerably.
Kerri is also extremely detail-oriented. She caught plot holes and continuity issues I’d overlooked. She also tested the physics and logistical aspects of my story world and brought an expertise to it that helped make my story stronger and more believable.
I’ve worked with many editors, and Kerri is among the best. I highly recommend her and plan to work with her again on a future project.
Randall Harris
AUTHOR OF WORLDMAKER SCION
Fantasy • Developmental & Line Editing
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What sets Kerri apart is her ability to combine technical knowledge with creative insight. She doesn’t just fix problems—she helps you see the potential in your story more clearly.
She respects and nurtures your voice while polishing what’s already unique about your work. I can’t recommend her highly enough.
Laura Roser
AUTHOR OF THE AUDITOR’S DAUGHTER
Speculative Fiction • Line Editing
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Kerri is honest and gracious in her feedback. She’s so perceptive, pointing out strengths as well as weaknesses, and constructive about needed changes. Her turnaround is fast, she’s incredibly responsive, and she’s always open to my questions. Working with her has been a terrific experience.
Luke Kosmas
AUTHOR OF IN MARCH, ALL GREYS OPEN
Speculative Fiction • Line Editing
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Above all, Kerri genuinely cared about helping me produce the best work possible.
Brad Ginesin
AUTHOR OF THE TRADING DESK
Fiction • Line Editing
Ready to talk about your story?
You don’t need to know exactly what kind of editing you need. Tell me what you’re working on, where you are in the process, and where you’d like support. We’ll figure out the next step together.