Barbara Kois

Barbara Kois – Editor

Editor: Partnered with 250+ authors to make their books successful. Provide edits including developmental, substantive, copyedit, proofread.

Overview

My career includes writing for the Chicago Tribune; serving as managing editor of an employee website and social media platform for a global audience; writing as author and ghostwriter; serving as Writer in Residence at Tyndale House Publishers and as a freelance editor for various publishers and authors.


With over 20 years of professional editing experience, I have edited hundreds of books that were later published and have coached authors through writing their first and/or subsequent books.


I provide direct, detailed, and encouraging feedback, with a goal of helping authors make their books best sellers. I can provide coaching if it concerns a completed manuscript.


Thank you.

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Christian Non-Fiction Parenting & Families
Fiction
Christian Fiction Historical Fiction Women's Fiction
Languages
English (US) English (US)

Work experience

Barbara Kois, Editor

Jan, 2010 — Jul, 2024 (over 14 years)

I provide all levels of editing and proofreading, ghostwriting, editorial critiques and assessments, and coaching in connection with performing one or more editorial services for the book. I have also been a communications manager at a Fortune 100 company, where I was involved in executive communications and electronic newsletters to a global audience of 6,000.

Barbara has 13 reviews

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David K.

David K.

Nov, 2024

Barbara was clear from the beginning that she preferred no interaction during her editing work, rather the dialog would take place at the end when she wrote out her comments and questions. There were comments and questions but no dialog. Most comments were helpful and definitely improved the text.
Bobbie B.

Bobbie B.

Nov, 2024

Barbara did a tremendous job preserving the story. She was able to correct grammar and punctuation without making me feel like I should know better than to have made those mistakes in the first place. She challenged me by asking questions, rather than taking her point of view and writing it into the book. The questions allowed the freedom for the thoughts to be developed much more clearly by pr...
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Barbara K.
And God bless you, Bobbie. It was a pleasure to work on your book. I especially admired your close walk with God and how you see Him in many things in your life. Best wishes with your book and your...
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Amy J.

Amy J.

Oct, 2024

Loved working with Barbara and my book is now published. Thanks for all your help, Barbara!
Barbara K.
Amy, congrats on having a published book! A huge and exciting accomplishment. Your book will be an inspiration to many people and at the appropriate places, they'll laugh out loud like I did. You w...
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Susan T.

Susan T.

Mar, 2024

I had the pleasure of working with Barbara Kois recently, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. As a first-time client, I was a bit nervous about the editing process, but she made it incredibly easy and stress-free. Her expertise and attention to detail were evident from the start. She skillfully polished my writing while preserving my voice and intention. Not only did she catch gramma...
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Barbara K.
It was a pleasure to work with Susan. Her book will be an inspiration to many readers. She combines her life experiences with her love of God and His Word and she provides practical, step-by-step w...
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Tamara K.

Tamara K.

Jan, 2024

She proved to be an outstanding book editor, and my published book has no issues. The value of her expertise is immense, and her work stands unmatched.
Barbara K.
Tamara has both writing talent and a compelling story that will be an inspiration to many people. It was great to work with her.

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