Editing
Kerry works with traditional and hybrid presses and independent authors as a developmental and structural editor, copy editor, and proofreader. Books she has edited have become New York Times best sellers and have been recognized with the Independent Publishers IPPY Award.
“To my editor Kerry… thank you does not cut it. You took my lived experience and my raw emotion and somehow managed to get it all onto paper. You honestly helped me heal. At the end of the process, I had exactly the book I wanted to create. I could not have asked for a better experience.”
—Amanda Peterson, Just Breathe
“I reread your incredibly helpful ‘Developmental Edit Letter’ and again came away with renewed confidence that I can do this, thanks to your reassuring and complimentary input! Your suggested edits have been spot on. Thank you for your insightful feedback!”
—Charlie Wilson, Veritas
“I would work with Kerry again in a heartbeat and hope to! I cannot recommend her highly enough—as a person and editor. She supported and encouraged my voice, while holding space for my process and lifting up my work. My novel is what it is because of Kerry’s collaborative, supportive nature and genuine gifts.”
—Greta Lind, Split Open
“Thank you for all the work you did to make this memoir into a truly fine product. Your insight, close reading, great sense of taste and discernment, as well as your toughness, have been invaluable.”
—Walter E. Massey, In the Eye of the Storm: My Time as Chairman of Bank of America During the Country’s Worst Financial Crisis
“You have given me the gift of a much-needed critical assessment, and I have no doubt that your suggestions will lead to a much-improved product. Thank you so much for providing this very thoughtful feedback.”
—Arthur Berman, Art in the Middle Ages
I appreciate and really enjoyed your suggestions. Writing (after working on this debut novel for almost a decade) is often self-doubting and lonely. At times, it is also rewarding. Collaborating like this with you was a joy for me.
—Mike Elliot, Escaping Limbo
“I am so grateful for your edits, questions, and suggestions. They are perfect!”
—Gail Shore, Opening My Cultural Lens
“This was the most incredible, professional, loving [editorial] relationship I could have asked for.”
—Karen Comba, The Snipers We Couldn’t See: A Memoir of Growing Up with My Mother’s Schizophrenia
“Thanks for your warmth and praise. I’m one lucky writer to work with you. I give you all the credit for your encouragement and your professional help.”
—Bailey Herrington, the David Elliot Mystery Series
“Working with Kerry at Blue Pen has been one of best, if not the single best, experiences I have had involved with writing so far. I have huge struggles with impostor syndrome. The positive comments from strangers who are professionals in the field were amazing to me. Additionally, it is clear to me that every time I go through the process I will learn things that will help make me just a little bit better with my writing itself.”
—Steven D. Kleckner
As a first-time author, the sample edit that I received from Kerry offered clear constructive criticism about how to improve the cohesion and readability of my story. I’m incredibly impressed with this experience! It was so much fun and really helped to make me a better writer.
—Phillip Francis
To inquire about rates and to work with Kerry on your manuscript, please contact her below.
Kerry Jade 