Books & Other Services

.…"The best part of working with Kitty, aside from her charming and affable manner, is emerging from the experience an immeasurably better writer. Before working with her, I had 40 years of writing and editing behind me in legal and literary non-fiction circumstances, including as a writing coach for attorneys. Her developmental editor evaluation transformed how I approached storytelling and as a result I am champing at the bit to write my next novel. I will be forever grateful for her contributions to my craft."

- Michael J. Coffino, author, ghostwriter and freelance editor

.…"Collaborating with Kladstrup has been gratifying as well as productive. Her keen sense of character and pacing, coupled with her respectful guidance, elevated my series of novels to the next level. In short, she made me a better writer."

- Miko Johnston, author, A Petal in the Wind series

.…“Kitty Kladstrup is an exceptional editor and has put a nice finish on the last half dozen of my twelve published works that have come out since 1981, including books published by McGraw Hill, John Wiley & Sons and Praeger Publishing. She’s a true pro, personable and will elevate anyone’s work. And, every writer needs a great editor; just ask Ernest Hemingway.”

- Hoyt Barber, Author/International Financial Advisor

.…“Kitty Kladstrup edited my two published novels, and it was a wonderful experience for me. Kitty is a superb editor with a fine eye for both structure and content. Her suggestions were always tactful but direct, and every one of them improved the novels. I recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone needing a skilled, diplomatic editor.”

- Bonnie Schroeder, author

.…“I required a talented editor to help edit several of my medical papers, both technical and research work, over three years. Kitty then polished them for presentation to the English-speaking world. She proved invaluable.”

- Dr. Ben Brotons

.…“During ten years now I’ve utilized Kitty Kladstrup for editing and commentary for my work; she also provided the final edit to my published book. Her thoughtful comments and tips encouraged me; she contributed greatly.”

- John F. Weber, Esq

.…"Ms. Kladstrup has edited all my novels, and I wouldn’t think of putting a book out into the world until she’s applied her editing-eye to the manuscript. She’s not only excellent at copy editing, but she also finds sentence structure, grammatical conventions, word overuse and repetition, etc.—items an author often doesn't see. And she does all of these editing catches “within” my writer’s “voice.” She helps me write in my own style better—and accurately.”

- M.M. Gornell, author

Welcome to our Books & Other Services offerings page. I will personally provide the following services to you. Please email me with any questions, and provide to me information about your project and requirements for a brief assessment and Free Quote. You may use our Contact link to send an email, or you may write me direct at Kladstrup.literary@live.com. I’ll respond promptly, and if desired we can follow up with a phone conversation. I look forward to hearing from you!

Thank you,
Kitty Kladstrup

Manuscript Critiques:

• Full read-through and critique

Fiction or Non-Fiction: Includes a full read-through of your completed manuscript draft; page-by-page edits, corrections and notes throughout, as well as an in-depth overview/critique with coverage of both literary and technical topics. The critique serves as an overview of both strengths and areas for improvement within an array of story, character, narrative, editorial, and other considerations, with the goal to elevate work to its best iteration for ultimate agent and publisher submission or self-publishing, and marketability and success.

• Partial manuscript, full critique

The same service as above, but for a portion of your manuscript, typically under 100 pages. This is a good place to start if you wish to gain valuable insight at this point prior to continuing forward while experiencing savings as well.

• Full read-through with brief evaluation

Includes a full read-through of your completed manuscript together with a written overview and evaluation, without edits or page notes. This offers an experienced author or a new or first-time writer a fresh set of eyes, second opinion, pointers, tips, and an emailed or telephone question and answer conversation thereafter. Good for someone who wants an evaluation but does not need or desire editing services at this point.

• Read and evaluate submission package, first 30 pages and query letter and/or synopsis

You have a submission package of your first approximately 30 pages, and either have—or desire to develop—a query letter and/or synopsis with our assistance for your submission package geared to agents and publishers. Includes a line-edit, feedback, and once changes are made, if any, a final proofread, as well as assistance with the accompanying documents.

• Developmental critique

A more elaborate, over-arching analysis of the work as a whole, along with a written commentary. Recommended when you have submitted and been rejected, or when you simply desire an in-depth evaluation and overview/recommendations for your work-in-progress manuscript at any stage.

Editing Services:

For book manuscripts and other documents such as business plans, dissertations, articles, proposals, reports and others.

• Line-edit: This is a line-by-line edit of your full manuscript or other document, and includes analysis of the more intricate protocols and artistry—line by line and section by section—within your manuscript or document with margin notes and a light proof-read. Highly recommended before your final copyedit.

• Copyedit: Your manuscript or document is complete and needs a final proofread for absolutely clean and polished presentation. The copyedit addresses and corrects—on a line by line basis—any grammar, spelling, punctuation, usage, or other errors for a finished manuscript or document, ready for the eyes of an agent, acquisition editor/publisher or your intended readers and targeted audience.

Other Services:

• Book Proposals for Non-Fiction writers: You provide us with your vision for your book or your completed manuscript and we will develop a Book Proposal for submission to agents and publishers. Please inquire for more information.

• Submission Packages for Fiction writers: Your manuscript is finished and ready for market and you simply need a query letter and/or synopsis to complete your submission package; we evaluate or create on your behalf.

• Management, Direction, Representation: For authors, artists and other talent with one or more projects on hand who seek evaluation, direction, and possible representation. Available on a limited basis only; dependent upon review of project(s) and overall plan, vision and goals. Please inquire.

• Ghostwriting: Occasionally available for certain projects; please inquire.