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Val Breit

Val Breit - Editor

USA

Keep your story, lose the mistakes.

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Overview

I'm the writer and editor at KeepCalmWriteOn. My favorite authors to work with are those who write nonfiction business and self-help books. I've edited for the

New York Times
bestselling author Kevin Kruse; the advanced book marketing ninja Dave Chesson of Kindlepreneur; writing coach Azul Terronez, as well as first-time authors. I help authors keep their voice while polishing the language to be clear and accurate-without those annoying grammar mistakes. Contact me if you're looking for someone to make your book shine, and leave the errors behind.

Services
Copy Editing
Proofreading
Non-Fiction
Business & Management
Career Guides
Education & Reference
Finance & Accounting
Health & wellbeing
Parenting & Families
Psychology
Self-help & Self-improvement
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Sports & outdoor recreation

Work experience

Lead Editor

Self-employed
April, 2016 – Present (about 2 years)

School Counselor

Milton School District
January, 2012 – June, 2016 (over 4 years)

Portfolio (3 selected works)

Break into the Scene: A Musician’s Guide to Making Connections, Creating Opportunities, and Launching a Career Break into the Scene: A Musician’s Guide to Making Connections, Creating Opportunities, and Launching a Career

Break into the Scene: A Musician’s Guide to Making Connections, Creating Opportunities, and Launching a Career

Seth Hanes

Actual reader feedback"Just using one script from your book netted me eight new contacts, a $1,200 gig, and a teaching job possibility in less than 24 hours.""It's very clear and full of great ideas that most, if not all, freelancers can benefit from.""I am moving from upstate New York to Cleveland and have been putting your ideas to work. I'm seeing results already!""I've already started to i... read more

Actual reader feedback"Just using one script from your book netted me eight new contacts, a $1,200 gig, and a teaching job possibility in less than 24 hours.""It's very clear and full of great ideas that most, if not all, freelancers can benefit from.""I am moving from upstate New York to Cleveland and have been putting your ideas to work. I'm seeing results already!""I've already started to i... read more

Hacking Fatherhood: Preparing For Success in the Biggest Role of Your Life Hacking Fatherhood: Preparing For Success in the Biggest Role of Your Life

Hacking Fatherhood: Preparing For Success in the Biggest Role of Your Life

Nate Dallas

Hacking Fatherhood is the content rich, 24-month guide for serious dads-to-be. This chronological action plan is loaded with little known insights and superior strategies to become a family hero in the modern age. It's the ultimate manual for guys who are willing to work smarter to achieve elite success. Much more than a collection of easy tips for merely surviving pregnancy, this is the advan... read more

Hacking Fatherhood is the content rich, 24-month guide for serious dads-to-be. This chronological action plan is loaded with little known insights and superior strategies to become a family hero in the modern age. It's the ultimate manual for guys who are willing to work smarter to achieve elite success. Much more than a collection of easy tips for merely surviving pregnancy, this is the advan... read more

Text Me! Snap Me! Ask Me Anything!: How Entrepreneurs, Consultants And Artists Can Use The Power Of Intimate Attention To Build Their Brand, Grow Their Business And Change The World Text Me! Snap Me! Ask Me Anything!: How Entrepreneurs, Consultants And Artists Can Use The Power Of Intimate Attention To Build Their Brand, Grow Their Business And Change The World

Text Me! Snap Me! Ask Me Anything!: How Entrepreneurs, Consultants And Artists Can Use The Power Of Intimate Attention To Build Their Brand, Grow Their Business And Change The World

Kevin Kruse

Build Your Personal Brand and a Massive Following in an Hour a Day!Do you want to BUILD YOUR PERSONAL BRAND as a coach, consultant, author, creative artist, small business owner or entrepreneur?Based on his own success as an Inc 500 entrepreneur and New York Times bestselling author and global speaker, Kevin Kruse reveals how to:Become a go-to Thought Leader in less than a year​Quickly build y... read more

Build Your Personal Brand and a Massive Following in an Hour a Day!Do you want to BUILD YOUR PERSONAL BRAND as a coach, consultant, author, creative artist, small business owner or entrepreneur?Based on his own success as an Inc 500 entrepreneur and New York Times bestselling author and global speaker, Kevin Kruse reveals how to:Become a go-to Thought Leader in less than a year​Quickly build y... read more

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