Kristen Weber – Editor

I have worked with hundreds of authors, first as an editor at two of the top book publishers in New York City and now as a freelance editor. I’ve helped my clients land agents, secure deals with publishing houses from big to small (including 6-figure deals!), and publish independently quite successfully, winning awards and hitting bestseller lists.

Hiring a developmental editor like me should be the very first step in your path to publication, whether you are trying to traditionally publish and are only receiving agent rejections or you want to independently publish and make sure your work is perfect before you release it to the world. A developmental edit addresses the content and structure of a manuscript. I provide very extensive page by page notes laying out the basic areas in which a manuscript might be improved, on everything from plot, character development, pace, perspective, and more....basically everything except copy editing, although I will flag any grammar, punctuation, or spelling issues that seriously impede the reading experience.

“I’ve known Kristen for years . 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.”

— Jessica Faust, Literary Agent, Bookends, LLC

“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.”

— Terri Nolan, author of THE BIRDIE KEANE MYSTERY SERIES

“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.”

— Sagit Schwartz, author of SINCE SHE’S BEEN GONE (FEBRUARY 2024)

I work on all commercial fiction, with a focus on crime fiction and romance. Now, let's get you published!