“Kristen is an absolute master of plotting and character development.
She can break down a manuscript and see through to the core of it like no one I've ever seen. It's no coincidence her novels have won multiple awards and have gained a loyal worldwide following. Being able to learn from her and absorb her invaluable insight helped propel my manuscript and my writing to a whole new level. It made the difference between languishing in the query trenches and finally signing with an agent — and, years later, becoming one myself. Working with Kristen was life-changing, and I would highly recommend her editorial and consulting services to writers at any stage of their publishing journeys.”
—Ernie Chiara
Literary Agent
Fuse Literary
Query letter consultation
Writing a good query letter is tough, but you don’t have to do it alone. Includes: Inline comments on query letter via Google Docs, plus 1 round of follow-up questions. All genres. Turnaround time: 2-3 business days.
Cost: $35
Full manuscript review
Need an outside perspective on your finished adult mystery, crime fiction, suspense, thriller, or gritty literary fiction manuscript? We got this. I can provide thorough and precise feedback, including inline comments via Google Docs and a developmental edit letter up to 1000 words that covers the big picture stuff such as characters, themes, structure, and pacing, plus any typos I spot too (we all have typos. It’s okay). You can expect constructive criticism plus insights into what’s working in your novel as well as what isn’t. Turnaround time varies.
Cost: $0.024 per word
“Sounding board” consultation
Just want to talk through something in your unfinished manuscript?
Cost: $50/hour (1-hour increments only)
Includes: phone or Zoom conversation, email, or DM
Sensitivity reading
My areas of lived experience:
Queer identity
Disability and chronic illness (including healthcare systems and use of medical marijuana)
Complex PTSD
This service includes a single-pass/light developmental read with an edit letter speaking specifically to the identities above and 1 round of follow-up questions. Turnaround time varies.
Rate: $0.032 per word