Kristen Parkhill – Editor

I have 10+ years of experience writing and editing in the publishing and journalism industries. I started my career as a general assignment reporter at a mid-size daily newspaper in Northern Michigan. There, I covered government and politics, education, community events, and wrote features and profiles on notable community residents. I believe my beginnings in journalism gave me a fantastic foundation and taught me essential skills I still use to this day as an editor, such as: looking at a story or subject matter from multiple points of view, becoming an expert on a subject in a matter of hours, meeting tight deadlines, and explaining complex concepts that anyone can understand. I used those skills, as well as my keen editing eye to move on to a career in B2B publishing. I managed multiple publications (both print and digital), managed freelance authors, and oversaw all phases of publication, including design and layout.

Now I work as a freelance editor. My past projects include educational, academic, narrative nonfiction, cooking/food, healthcare, and nutrition/wellness books and publications. I have performed substantive edits, proofreading, and everything in between. Ihave a knack for maintaining voice and tone while helping authors reach their highest potential. Helping authors see their books come alive is my passion!