Caroline Knecht

Caroline Knecht – Editor

Developmental editor specializing in romance, thrillers, and mysteries. My clients have been published by Kensington, Skyhorse, and more.

Overview

My MFA taught me all the rules for writing fiction—now I want to help you break them.

I have a keen eye for how story should work, and I place a lot of emphasis on character. I love working with new and emerging authors, helping them hone their narratives and find their voice on the page. I try as much as possible to answer the difficult question of How? when it comes to writing fiction.

I welcome projects of all genres, but I specialize in romance, mystery & crime, and speculative and paranormal fiction.

I've worked as a developmental and copy editor for over 10 years. I have experience either in-house or in a freelance capacity for Skyhorse Publishing, Kensington, Simon & Schuster, McGraw-Hill, and HarperCollins. I also teach writing in the university setting, and I've worked as a writing coach.

I love to laugh and have fun—humor is super important to me. (So is my cat.) Let's talk about your work!
Services
Fiction
Contemporary Romance Historical Romance Horror Humor & Comedy Literary Fiction Mystery & Crime Paranormal Romance Romantic Comedy
Languages
English (US)
Certifications
  • Master of writing and publishing
  • Master of fine arts (fiction writing)

Work experience

Cleveland State University

Aug, 2017 — Jan, 2022 (over 4 years)

As part-time adjunct faculty, I help students hone their writing skills and develop an academic writing voice.

Self-employed

Sep, 2008 — Present

I currently work full-time as a freelance editor and proofreader. My clients include independent publishers, court reporters, and self-published authors.

Portfolio

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The Seven Month Itch (Chance at Love)

Peart, Tanvier

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On Cloud Nine (Perks & Benefits Book 3)

Stone, Denise

Copy Editing
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Stuck

Bellas, Emily R

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Kill Shot (Zero Day Trilogy)

Landry, Sheri

Copy Editing
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Waiting to be Written

Legaspi, J. Peter

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Copy Editing
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The Dark Hour

Lanter, Erin

Copy Editing
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My Totally Sparked New Year (Holiday Girl)

Furnas, Audrey

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
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Sins of a Rogue: Conrad Chronicles 2

Mackenzie, C.K.

Copy Editing
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Party School: A Novel

Hart, Jon

Developmental Editing
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Green House Haunting

Olivia Y

A terrible tragedy dead and buried. Can a young woman dig up the haunted truth without falling into madness? Andy Watts needs a break. So when the struggling journalist is asked to revisit a f... read more
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Cruel Saint (Vicious Empire Book 1)

Kayne, Luna

Copy Editing
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The Triangle Forest

Flora, Edward J

Copy Editing
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Brendan & the Beast

Beckman, Fox

Editorial Assessment
Copy Editing
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My Totally Elfed Christmas

Furnas, Audrey

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
DEAD FRIENDS

Hooper, Miles

Taken (Deep Ops)

Zanetti, Rebecca

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Mollie B.

Mollie B.

Feb, 2024

Caroline is a rockstar!!! This was my very first experience with a developmental editor, and she absolutely blew me away. She handled my manuscript with such care and attention to detail that I had no doubt that she was genuinely invested in my story. She has a wonderfully supportive editing style—for someone whose internal monologue is a constant stream of, “Lalala, I have no idea what I’m doi...
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CK M.

CK M.

Feb, 2024

This is the 10th book Caroline has edited for me and even though I try incorporating her suggestions throughout my manuscript, she still finds all my mistakes. I truly appreciate her hard work and dedication and love working with her!
CK M.

CK M.

Feb, 2024

This is the ninth time I've used Caroline and as long as she wants to edit my stories, I'll never change editors! She's fantastic, understanding, catches all those little mistakes I made in continuity, and is friendly and professional.
Ashley J.

Ashley J.

Jan, 2024

Caroline is a wonderful copy editor! This is our second project together. Her work, communication, and professionalism are top-notch.
Emilia S.

Emilia S.

Dec, 2023

Project was completed in a timely professional manner.

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