Praise for Kristen

“Kristen Weber is a truly professional editor. She treats authors with consideration and their work with care and sensitivity. She is always prompt and responsive. You are in good hands with Kristen.”

“I always appreciated the way Kristen honored writers’ intentions while helping their manuscript reach its full potential. It’s a comfort to know that with experience as an acquiring editor for two major houses, Kristen knows what agents and editors are really looking for.”

“I’ve known Kristen for years and was thrilled when we were able to find a project to work together on. She has a keen editorial eye and really knows what it takes to make a book a success, as evidenced by the vast number of award-winning projects she has edited. There’s no question I would recommend Kristen to anyone seeking the best in editorial guidance.”

“I was a New York Times and USA today bestselling author when I contacted Kristen to help me repurpose my (fantasy) writing for the thriller market. My agent’s feedback on the manuscript indicated that it wasn’t ready for submission, yet I wasn’t sure how to fix it. Kristen saw the major developmental issues that were keeping my story from reaching its potential, and provided enough specific examples that I could then apply her criticism both globally and at the line level. I rewrote the text entirely, pushing myself and taking chances that I wouldn’t have otherwise taken. It was a fantastic editorial and learning experience, and the investment was offset by the resultant advance–the largest of my career. Best of all, I’m a better writer today because of it”

“I’m honored to have worked with Kristen Weber for several years and look forward to working together for many more. Her editorial expertise and professionalism is exceptional, and the effort and patience she puts into her clients and their work is unparalleled. She is by far the most meticulous and knowledgable developmental editor I have ever come across, and I highly recommend her services.”

“I met Kristen through my first agent, who liked my book, Blood Orchids (now a bestseller with sales of over 200,000), but thought it needed a rewrite. Kristen was able to show me where I was tipping my hand and losing tension in the narrative. She was essential in helping me to avert writing disasters (like killing off the love interest in my series!). I’ve learned and improved incredibly under her tutelage. I can positively say that an investment in Kristen’s services will take you to the next level and recoup itself quickly in sales.”

“When I first contacted Kristen, I was confused by conflicting feedback on my manuscript. She gave me permission to tell my story, my way. She made herself at home in my world, made friends with my characters, asked all the right questions, and made all the right observations. She gave me confidence in my own work, and in the end helped me tell the story I wanted to tell in the strongest way possible.”

“Hiring Kristen to edit my first novel was the best career move I’ve made. She forced me to step back and examine the manuscript – something I wouldn’t have done on my own. By breaking the story down I found its heartbeat. Working with her was the best money I’ve ever spent. I came out the other side a better writer.”

“Kristen is a fabulous editor. Without her, I would still be floundering with unpublished manuscripts. She is extraordinarily giving, super-smart, knows everything about thriller and crime novels, and for me, has been an editor, guru and writer’s workshop rolled into one. She completely changed my writing life.”

“My agent introduced me to Kristen after I had written, rewritten, and rewritten the first 150 pages of THE LINE (Witching Savannah Book 1), and was still incapable of working my way out of the maze of dead-ends I had written myself into. Kristen’s developmental insights lent me the birds-eye view I needed to find my way out of the morass. Her technical editing skills helped polish the text so that it was in a much better position to catch the eye of a publisher. I don’t believe the Witching Savannah series would ever have happened without Kristen’s magic.”

“Kristen is a remarkably talented editor–smart, savvy, and always a pleasure to work with. I was blessed to have had her guidance as a fledgling author at Mysterious Press and attribute a great deal of my first novel’s success to Kristen’s dedication, precision, and impeccable taste. Since Maxwell Perkins is no longer with us, you could not entrust your manuscript to a finer editor.”

“Kristen is the consummate editor. While she was at Penguin, I worked with her on two mysteries and gained greatly from her expertise. She crawls directly into your writing, embraces all its components, and suggests ways to make it even stronger and more viable. I found her smart, professional, insightful, and she knows the publishing business thoroughly. On top of all that, she’s very nice! I don’t think they come any better. ”

“I first hired Kristen to help me with my submission package for querying agents. I started querying with the edited materials, and I got an agent in less than two months. Unfortunately, the first book didn’t sell. On my second book, I really wanted another set of eyes reviewing each fifty pages as I finished them; this served the purpose of developmental editing but also keeping me on track, because I knew there was someone waiting for the next set of pages. Her notes were spot on, and in one instance she changed—for the better—the way that I write. That book went out on submission and sold a week later. Kristen is a game-changer.”

“I worked closely with Kristen Weber over the course of several years and eight novels at Penguin/New American Library/Obsidian. She is a dedicated, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable editor who brings out the best in the writers that she works with. Kristen is also well-liked and widely respected throughout the publishing industry. Her support, creativity, and willingness to take chances are why the MONK books have been such a big success. You can count on her bringing those same great creative instincts and exceptional people skills to whatever new projects and challenges that she takes on.”

“Kristen edited my debut novel, and those edits really helped me improve the overall story. She’s so good at judging narrative pacing and overall story structure, and her suggestions made all the difference. Because of her, I was able to find a literary agent. Literally. The agent read my manuscript just because Kristen had edited it! From there, I sold my first book. I just finished the second in a series, sending Kristen a draft because despite everyone else telling me it was ready, I felt something was off. I didn’t know what it was, but I was confident Kristen would. And she did! Book two is ready to go to my publisher!”

“Kristen is an incredibly sharp, kind, and enthusiastic editor. She helped me get my debut thriller in shape to go out to agents. Although I had all the pieces in my book, it needed restructuring. Her astute notes guided my rewrite, after which I landed an agent and sold my novel. Without hesitation, I highly recommend her editorial services and plan to work with her again.”

“Working with Kristen was an absolute pleasure. Being a first-time author, I was nervous about sending my manuscript to anyone. I knew I needed professional editing help and the suggestions I got from Kristen were invaluable. I feel like I have grown considerably as an author and look forward to implementing Kristen’s tips and suggestions on crafting a compelling story into my next manuscript. She was very professional and encouraging. I highly recommend Kristen Weber for structural editing!”

“Had it not been for Kristen’s hard work on SOME KIND OF TRUTH and direction with the story, it would still be sitting on my computer. She not only brought out the best in my ability, but also made me see writing and storytelling from an entirely different perspective.”