Stories Made Simple
What do you get when you combine an MFA, nearly a decade of professional editing experience, and far too many wings and donuts? This guy.
With editing and coaching services from end to end to guide your story, refine its flow, patch up its holes, and give you the skills to become a better writer and shape future stories yourself, I help writers like you take the story you see in your head and bring it to life on the page!
Testimonials
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Suzanne Young, New York Times bestselling author
Kenneth was thorough, fast, and extremely thoughtful in his edits. I highly recommend his editorial services!
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Virna DePaul, New York Times bestselling author
Kenneth is a fantastic developmental editor. His feedback was comprehensive and insightful, touching on character development, plot, pace, setting, prose, and inconsistencies. He provided me with notes and examples, which enabled me to refine and improve my story. Highly recommend!
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Megan Crewe, USA Today bestselling author
Kenneth delivered a thorough edit in the promised timeframe, giving me full confidence that I’m putting my book out there in the best possible shape.
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Mira Lynn Kelly, USA Today bestselling author
Kenneth did a terrific job, delivering exactly what was promised. A quick turn and thorough edit.
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Marc O.
Kenneth didn’t just make my story better, he made me a better writer. I feel like I took a college course in creative writing.
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Rosa H.
I was very nervous taking this step of letting someone else read my work, but I’m so grateful I found Kenneth to edit my debut novel. I never walked away from a note he had for me feeling dishearten or discouraged — even when some comments were tough to read! He truly cares about knowing the intent of your story and then helping you get that across to your readers in the best possible way. I’d hire him again and hope to do so for the next book I write.
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David G.
Kenneth was friendly, professional, responsive, and overall a great person to work with. He made the process smooth and communicated step-by-step where he was at. I recommend him to anyone who needs an honest, diligent edit of their manuscript!
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Nadine V.
Kenneth is a gem. I was very anxious to hire an editor, but Kenneth's service turned out to be a much-needed investment in my book. He was kind and fair and didn't shy away from telling me precisely what worked and what did not. He pointed out the flaws and weak spots in my story but also gave great suggestions on how to fix them. He also made sure to let me know what he DID like about the story, which is very encouraging. I loved working with him and will definitely hire him again (if he'll let me). Thanks, Kenneth!
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M.W.
This was the first time I've done a development edit, and I think I struck gold with Kenneth. Very responsive and professional, and the way he breaks down a manuscript gives you a peek into the reader’s unbiased mind. I could go on about him but I would honestly say he's worth it in all aspects.
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Angela R.
Working with Kenneth has been a wonderful experience. He is knowledgeable and helpful in every aspect. If you want to make sure that your writing is the best that it can be he is the editor that will take you there. I won't ever use a different editor for my writing after working with him.
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Stefan B.
Kenneth quickly got back to me with a quote, was responsive throughout, and met the schedule perfectly. I found him to be extremely generous with praise and extremely specific with feedback. He both pointed out places to improve and made me feel confident and excited about my manuscript. People like Kenneth are examples of what the industry should be, and Kenneth will be my go-to for future books.
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Linda H.
Kenneth did a developmental edit on my book. He far exceeded my expectations. His honesty, though sometimes hard to hear, was sincerely appreciated. He pointed out places that needed improvement and explained his reasoning with examples that I could understand. His edit has given me the motivation to get back to my book and make the necessary changes. I truly believe that he has my best interest at heart, and I look forward to working with him again, I was so impressed with him, that I have already recommended him to other authors. In my opinion, you can't do any better than Kenneth.
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Mike C.
Kenneth was a true professional in every sense of the word. I found his advice very helpful, and logical, and he polished my work to a higher a level. His communication and updates on his progress were on point throughout the process. He edited ten stories of my series, and I plan to use him again for the remaining fifteen.
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Caleb S.
Kenneth isn't afraid to tell you what you've done wrong, but he also praises you when you're doing things right. A great editor to work with and a fun person to talk to.
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Jasmine B.
Kenneth was absolutely wonderful to work with! It was affordable, on time, and exceeded expectations. His developmental edit was extremely helpful, and the post-edit call clarified how to move forward with improving my novel. 10/10 would recommend!
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Cayden M.
Kenneth's work is some of the best out there! Self-publishing my book has been a daunting task but Kenneth's editing work has made the job significantly better. Comparable professionalism and work quality is hard to come by in a world where anyone can market themselves as anything, but his work is truly worth it!
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E.M.R.
Kenneth provided a great copy-edit of my SF novel. He was very communicative through the entire process, both before he received my manuscript and while he was working on it. He was respectful of my writing voice, while still fixing major mistakes and helping the prose flow better in important places. I liked working with him so much, he was my first choice to do an edit for my reader magnet. I hope he's got a slot in his schedule when my second book is ready for editing.
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Von B.
Working with Kenneth was an absolute privilege. An organized and consummate professional, his quickness and preciseness, mixed with his positivity and enthusiasm for my work, are what particularly drew me to collaborate with him. Quite simply, Kenneth is one of the best, and as Miranda Priestly faxed at the end of The Devil Wears Prada, “If you don’t hire (him) you’re an idiot.”
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V.P.E.
Working with Kenneth was an amazing experience! What a great professional, and so friendly at the same time! He's patient, thorough, and communicative, but most importantly he's really trying to make your novel shine, and he works so hard to achieve that. Definitely one of the best editors you could find. Thanks Kenneth!
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Andrew G.
From the start, Kenneth was professional, prompt, and enthusiastic — through both his communication and editing services. Kenneth provided a great mix of praise and helpful critique that helped me improve my story and writing abilities. Once I finish my next novel, I will hire Kenneth again for his magic touch.
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Brad B.
Kenneth is great at what he does! Not only is he knowledgeable with editing, he takes the time to explain why some changes should be made. I am a very satisfied client!
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J.B.M.
First, along with an abundance of suggestions for improvement, Kenneth also was generous with pointing out positive aspects of the plot, characters and prose. This gave me a balanced view of my work, rather than just a one-sided focus on the things I need to improve. Second, Kenneth offered several insightful ideas that would help flesh out the plot and characters. We had a lively brainstorming session over Zoom that gave me a great chance to kick around ideas. I would gladly work with Kenneth again!
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Brandon C.
Kenneth did an amazing job with my developmental edit! He went above and beyond what I expected and not only gave me so much to think about and add to my specific story, but also ways that I could improve my writing over all. The detail he goes into and advice he gives is well worth the investment. I cannot recommend Kenneth highly enough!
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Christy V.
Kenneth was fast and professional, offering insightful feedback to help me understand what was resonating and what needed more context. From the beginning, he helped clarify what to expect from developmental editing and was quick to answer any follow up questions about my manuscript, potential edits and the overall writing and publishing process. Offering a virtual call at the end was also super helpful. Most of all, I appreciated that Kenneth not only offered comments as an editor/writer, but as an avid reader and someone who clearly has a passion for various genres of fiction and the story telling process. I highly recommend working with Kenneth!
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David T.
He was very easy to work with, especially for a beginning writer. He was able to finish the work quoted timely and efficiently as well. Overall, I thought he was able to deliver critical information in a way that was instructive rather than preachy, which makes the experience smooth.
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Luis D.
Kenneth did an exceptional job with my developmental edit. This was my first book and I’m glad I came across him after being rejected by some editors and not having chemistry with others. He was excited about my project from the beginning and it helped to keep me motivated to finish and when I got the edit back, I found myself even more excited to get back to work on his great suggestions to enhance my book. We also had a zoom meeting which was a huge perk since he was able to answer some questions I had. Will continue to seek his guidance in my future projects. Thanks Kenneth!
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Brian M.
Kenneth's development edit was simply fantastic. This being our debut work we were very apprehensive/nervous about getting feedback, but Kenneth's feedback was professional, relevant, and accurate! Kenneth picked up on things that just wouldn't have occurred to us, and provided us with some suggestions that will make our novel much better. Kenneth provided an overview of his edit (which was comprehensive in itself) in addition to detailed notes throughout the book. From the outset Kenneth explained his timeframe for the review and he delivered on that promise. If you're looking for a developmental editor, you'll be very happy if you choose Kenneth.
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Brittney B.
Kenneth was great to work with! He was quick in his responses, patient, understanding, and easy to get along with. I received an editorial assessment, and overall I'm pleased with the results! He pointed out things I was ignorant to, and he wasn't afraid to break things down and make it clear what my pros and cons were. Overall, I'm happy I chose him to read/edit my first manuscript, and I'll be back when book two needs editing!
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Joshua F.
Working with Kenneth was a terrific experience. Being a first-time author, Kenneth took the time to explain certain things to me, but he also didn't hold back anything in his notes on my manuscript. Kenneth is an editor who truly has a passion for what he does, and you can tell he cares for his clients. He left lots of positive remarks in his developmental edit and they really boosted my confidence in myself and my work. It was very easy to communicate with him in the process as well. It was a true pleasure to work with a professional like Kenneth on my first book.
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Isaac O.
Professional and considerate. A balance hard to attain. I feel like by his edit, I learned more about myself and how I can improve my writing habits overall. Highly recommended for his sincerity and understanding as well as his adaptability to your writing style.
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John S.
Kenneth is a great editor! He gives excellent feedback all around, and his chapter-by-chapter notes are especially helpful. His criticism is always constructive and his compliments explain why certain plot points, characters, or world elements are good. I highly recommend him!
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Leane C.
From the start of our collaboration I felt I'd made a friend. Kenneth answered all my concerns, even adding story line possibilities I'd not thought of. His criticisms were honest, valid improvements. I would be happy to work with him again.
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Rebecca H.
The feedback and incredibly thorough developmental edit from Kenneth brought much needed clarity and concise guidance. I would thoroughly recommend working with him. His professionalism and ability to cut straight to the heart of any issues are invaluable. His kindness and ability to highlight strengths as well as weaknesses bring warmth and compassion to the collaboration.
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Jeremy R.
Working with Kenneth was absolutely fantastic. He helped me with with a developmental edit for a big project about 65% complete. His comments were thorough, thoughtful, honest, and provided me with the much needed perspective to help understand what I am writing. Not only was his feedback vast and comprehensive, he prepared it very quickly and took the time to discuss everything over the phone afterwards. I don’t have a single negative to thing to say about working with him; he far surpassed any expectations I may have had!
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Rob M.
Kenneth has been a pleasure to work with. He was always responsive and positive. I felt like he was invested in making my work better. His edits and suggestions have been excellent. He is never overly critical but is focused on sharpening my work. As a debut writer I was very nervous about someone else reading my work. Kenneth was positive and supportive but also gave important feedback to make my novel better. He threaded the needle so that his edits were constructive but never felt like an attack. Would highly recommend his services especially to new writers.
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Hannah F.
Kenneth's guidance was invaluable, the road map I needed to move forward through my edits. I was thoroughly impressed by how he delivered information so I could understand the beats of storytelling for my genre and build on what I had already done.Kenneth is very knowledgeable; I could tell that he genuinely enjoys helping writers make their stories better. I can't recommend Kenneth enough for a fantastic editor-writer experience. Thanks, Kenneth. I will contact you again in the next steps of my book editing process.
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David H.
Insane. Kenneth finds everything, every missing/wrong punctuation, every word in the wrong tense, and double space. I don't know how someone can spot all of that, but he does. Kenneth also adds or takes out words for better flow. Very reasonable, and courteous. Well done. Recommended.
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Michelle R.
Wow, I cannot say enough good things about Kenneth. Kenneth was direct and honest - but kind. He would tell me the strengths of my manuscript, while also pointing out the blatant weaknesses. This was incredibly encouraging to me as a new writer. He helped take the story idea I had in my head and truly flesh it out onto the page, and gave me ideas and inspiration on how to make it better. Hire Kenneth. Seriously. Do it. You won't regret it. - Michelle R.
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Kyle S.
Kenneth took time to understand the purpose of the writing and the writing itself, which is very important when editing a manuscript. He was stellar when it came to both developmental edits of my book. Stupendous job, truly amazing! Gold stars all around!