Sage Taylor Kingsley

Sage Taylor Kingsley – Editor

Editor~Ghostwriter. Poetry, Nonfiction, SFF Expert. Wowing Wordsmith enhancing eloquently since 1991. I turn manuscripts into masterpieces.

Overview

Every word matters! Editing, writing, and proofreading since 1991. Lifelong Grammar Geek. Former English Teacher and Journalist. I'm a best-selling author, prolific poet, editor, book doctor, and ghostwriter with 100+ titles under my belt, dedicated to uplifting YOU as well as your book and your readers.

I ghostwrite and book doctor non-fiction so your story is engaging, impactful, and inspiring. I gently, intuitively edit poetry, non-fiction, science-fiction and fantasy so your story is compelling, brilliant, and memorable.

I provide Developmental, Line & Copy Editing. Meticulous, responsive, and fun to work with, I see the Big Picture while honing in on the tiniest details so your writing shines.

NON-FICTION: Poetry Specialist. Personal Growth, Self-Help; Spiritual, Christian. Autobiography, Memoir. Ghostwriting/Book Doctoring/Editing.

FICTION: Fantasy; Sci-fi; Historical fiction; Women's fiction.

“FROM MANUSCRIPT TO MASTERPIECE”

”Sage did developmental and copy editing, providing exceptionally insightful ghostwriting for sections that needed it. She has that rare capacity to turn any manuscript into a masterpiece.”—Drew MacArthur

BRILLIANT, INSPIRED GHOSTWRITING AND EXCEPTIONAL EDITING

"Sage helped me bring my book—Loving and Leaving a Sex Addict: A Journey of Self-Love, Healing, and Empowerment—to life. I handed her 300 pages of 'emotional chaos.' What she gave back to me was more than I ever imagined: a POWERFUL, POLISHED MEMOIR that captures my voice and story with clarity, sensitivity, and purpose.

"She skillfully protected my privacy and reduced risks of libel through effective masking, while keeping the emotional truth intact. She brilliantly enriched the manuscript with valuable self-help tools—Reflection Questions, Affirmations, and appendices for Choosing and Working with the Right Therapist and Attorney. She guided me in choosing a pen name and great title, reviewed cover designs, and crafted a compelling back synopsis blurb that perfectly captures the book’s essence.

"EXCEPTIONAL GHOSTWRITING, DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING, citations, proofreading—handling every phase with professionalism and care. I highly recommend Sage to anyone seeking a partner who brings both heart and excellence to their project."—Theresa Libretti

"SAGE IS AN EDITORIAL VIRTUOSO!"

"I cannot recommend Sage highly enough for ANY writing/editorial work. Sage is excellent at correcting obfuscation and bringing clarity to inconsistencies, as well as errors in grammar and spelling. Nothing gets past her Eagle Eye! Beyond masterful, she is an editorial virtuoso."—John Cooke, Ph.D.

"KICK ASS, SMART AND FAST!"

"Sage kicks ass at editing. Her work is fast, precise, mind-blowingly smart. The work she did makes me much prouder of the book. You won't find a better editor."—Dr. Daniel C. Harrigan, Ph.D., Yoga Self-Defense

"SMART, ENCOURAGING BOOK-BABY MIDWIFE!"

"Sage helped me get my first book of spiritual poetry birthed to the world. She was an answer to my prayers! Sage has an AMAZING EAR FOR FLOW IN POETRY that can only come from another poet. My deepest gratitude to Sage, editor extraordinaire, for polishing this book into reality, from a pile of journals and stardust. If you want an editor who honors YOUR voice while elevating your book to the best it can be: Sage is your book-baby midwife!"—Lindsay Carroll, Star Ride

Services
Non-Fiction
Health & Wellbeing Self-Help & Self-Improvement Sex & Relationships
Fiction
Poetry Science Fiction
Languages
English (AUS) English (CAN) English (NZ) English (UK) English (US)
Awards
  • #1 Amazon International Best-Selling Author.
  • Law of Attraction Leaders Award.
  • Arnold Palmer Communication Award.
Certifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Journalism. 
  • Multicultural Teaching Credential.
  • Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist.
  • Ordained Interfaith Minister.
  • Reiki Master.

Work experience

Hawai'i Unified School District

Aug, 2006 — May, 2008 (over 1 year)
Teaching English and Literature to middle schoolers. I created many unique units including nature poetry in which the kids got to sit outside under trees and write original nature poems after being inspired by Walt Whitman; a publishing unit in which all the students got to write, edit, proofread and see in hardcover print their own books; students also got to create board games, videos, radio programs, plays and more, to celebrate their love of reading.

Jossey-Bass Publications

Jun, 1991 — Mar, 1997 (almost 6 years)
Line editing and proofreading non-fiction titles for Jossey-Bass Publications, San Francisco. Psychology, education, and business.

Self-employed

Jun, 1991 — Present
DETAILED DEVELOPMENTAL, COPY AND LINE EDITING. If you want an editor to masterfully polish (or write) your book while making you feel good, you found her. I will accept your project only if I know you will be delighted. ***Non-Fiction*** SELF-HELP/Spirituality/Faith/Wellness Memoirs. Anthologies. POETRY EXPERT ***Fiction*** FANTASY AND SCIENCE-FICTION. Women’s, Historical, Romance. With backgrounds in engineering, education, and energy healing, I speak Science AND Spirit, from the ethereal to the material. No horror. Yes mystery, erotica. A gentle hand at curating/editing poetry. The beauty and power of your voice will be respected. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND ENERGETICS: Bachelor’s in Journalism, Mathematics Hypnotherapist, Reiki Master EXPERTISE THAT GETS RESULTS: Ghostwriter—Memoir/Self-Help/Leadership/Spiritual Author of Beautiful Late Bloomer: Passionate Poetry & Mystic Musings Amazon #1 Best-Selling Author Copywriter of best-selling book blurbs “When expressed with beauty and boldness, your ideas can change the world. Words hold the power to create, elevate and fascinate.” ~ Sage

Vero Beach Press Journal

Jan, 1989 — Jun, 1991 (over 2 years)
Top Copy Editor of The Vero Beach Press-Journal Within two weeks of working at The Press-Journal, I was promoted to the top editing position, in charge of the front page, because, as my managing editor put it: "You have The Eagle Eye and don't miss a thing!" The gentleman who previously had been in charge of the front page for 20 years was very graceful about a rookie like me replacing him and became my staunchest fan there!

Portfolio

Mountains, Malbec, and Men

Cumberland, Noelle

Red Cypress Bluff LLC

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Return to Duty

Williams, Dustin

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24 UNBREAKABLE LAWS OF SUCCESS: Unlocking the Secrets to Living Your Dreams

PsyD MBA, Dr Josh McWealth Unamba

24 UNBREAKABLE LAWS OF SUCCESS

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Being Mindfully Present: Thoughtful Insights Into Everyday Life

Evans, Tina

Mindfully Present Publishing House

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Poeta: Sonetas and Sonnets

Olatinpo, Pelumi

Togetherinwitness

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When in Bloom

delicatehibiscus

Delicate Publications

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Learning To Lose

Tuff, Sam

Sam Tuff

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The Goldfish, the Castle, and the Dragon: Living with Purpose

Simmers, Kristopher Loy

Thirteen Windmills Publishing

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The Path That Shines: Choose Me

Rodriguez Artavia, Roberto

Choose Me Studios

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Life’s Top Ten®: Bringing Pieces of Life's Puzzle Together

McArthur, D. M.

Life's Top Ten Publishing

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Good and Empty

Coimbra, Mr. Joao

Isaura Publishing House

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Love Letters to a Virgo

Taylor , Timothy Warren

Warren Timothy Productions

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Among the Flowers

Grm, Tinkara

Independently published

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One World: A Journey of Becoming

Janis Dehler

Bookvault

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Look 'N Up Invasion

Smith, Janice Carr

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Mosaic of a Broken Heart

Kalantzis, George

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The Dahliana

Simmons, Brandon E.

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Sage Taylor has 73 reviews

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Theresa L.

Theresa L.

Mar, 2025

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BRILLIANT, INSPIRED GHOSTWRITING AND EXCEPTIONAL EDITING It has been an incredible experience working with my ghostwriter, editor, and coach, Sage Taylor Kingsley, as she helped me bring my book—Loving and Leaving a Sex Addict: A Journey of Self-Love, Healing, and Empowerment—to life. After over...
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Ben I.

Ben I.

Apr, 2024

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My experience with Sage was EXCEPTIONAL. When I say Sage is a brilliant editor and writer, I mean it! While I originally expected just copy editing, her input also included developmental editing, meticulous proofreading, copywriting, and spot-on marketing tips too. (I hired her for two rounds of ...
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Sage Taylor K.
Thank you so much, Ben! It was a huge pleasure working with you to take what was already a really valuable book and uplevel it to the level of brilliance it deserves. I love your sense of humor, an...
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Drew M.

Drew M.

Jul, 2023

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Working with Sage Taylor was an absolute pleasure. Her friendly and approachable demeanor made the editing process enjoyable and stress-free. She meticulously scrutinized every sentence, flawlessly catching even the smallest errors. Her keen eye for editing, coupled with insightful recommendation...
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Sage Taylor K.
Oh my! Drew! Wow. THANK YOU for these words of praise. I am sitting here gobsmacked and so very thankful the forces of the Universe (through our mutual friend, Reedsy) :) brought us together. You a...
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Jennifer Q.

Jennifer Q.

Mar, 2026

I feel so blessed to have found Sage through Reedsy. She is a miracle worker—turning my rough-hewn manuscript into a polished work of art. Her experience, talent, insight, and wisdom transformed my words into something truly captivating. Because of her, I now believe that my book has a chance to ...
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Sam T.

Sam T.

Jan, 2026

Excellent attention to detail when going through the edits of my manuscript! Sage has been thorough, straightforward and gives solid advice to help my writing flow seamlessly! Very grateful for helping my book get one step closer to publication!
Sage Taylor K.
It’s been a total pleasure serving as your editor, Sam! I look forward to working together again. I know you have MANY more great books ahead of you! I also look forward to seeing your book out in ...
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