BOOK COACHING & EDITING

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About Me

My name is Katrina Schroeder and I help aspiring writers achieve their dream. I’ve worked with everyone from complete beginners to seasoned authors who already have several novels under their belt. Wherever you are in your writing process I can help you complete your book. I also offer book coaching services if you're looking to step up your writing game and can help you put together your pitch package and query letter when you are ready to reach out to publishers. I’ve been editing for over 10 years, and I offer copy, line, and developmental/substantive editing. I'm a member of ACES, EFA, and have a Certificate in Editing from ACES/Poytner. I have also taken the Developmental Editing for Fiction course through the Editorial Arts Academy. My passion is helping you tell your story!

Book Coaching

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Want to make sure we’re a good fit? Send me your first chapter, and I’ll edit it for free!

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SERVICES

Copy Editing

I look over the grammar, spelling, and punctuation of your manuscript. I will also format for The Chicago Manual of Style.

$0.02 per word

Line Editing

I look over the language sentence by sentence to weed out redundancies, and confusing narration. I work through your manuscript to improve prose and general pacing of the sentences.

$0.035 per word

Includes copy editing

Developmental Editing

I build a book map to look over plot, story structure, character development, themes, and overall pacing. I’ll take a big-picture view of your manuscript and work with you on improving your overall story.

$0.025 per word

All Three

Want everything? Get a discounted rate for getting all three edits!

$0.05 per word

Manuscript Markup

Not sure what you need? I’ll read your manuscript with my editor’s hat on and leave comments throughout, guiding you toward your next steps. Think of it like a mini developmental edit, but without the deep dive.

$400 flat rate under 80,000 words*

*reach out for pricing on higher word counts. If you move forward with developmental edits, this is deducted from that cost.

My goal is to be transparent about pricing! There is a $250 minimum on all projects.
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Book Coaching

Do you have a story idea but not sure where to start? Do you have a story written but you're not sure if it's ready for publishing? I can help guide you through the story framework, break any writing blocks you might have, and help you through the pitching and prepping process for publishing. We'll have 1-on-1 coaching sessions and set writing goals for you. This is my passion. I want to help you find your voice as a writer. Then I want to make sure the world gets to hear your voice!

$50 per hour

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Testimonials

“From the get-go, she was inquisitive, engaging, thorough, and professional. With a great sense of humor and amazingly driven work ethic, she pushed and challenged me to improve as a writer in ways I had never considered. Her personality is approachable, kind, patient, and better still: she genuinely cares about the author's vision. Towards those ends, she has an amazing eye for detail and is laser-focused towards the goal of developing a story to its fullest potential.”

J.S. CRAIGAuthor, The Chronicles of Benjamin Bright

“Katrina is a wonder to work with. She is everything I am not as a writer–organized, thorough, and she has an excellent eye for helping a writer enhance their work without interfering with the writer's style. Quick to respond and she is not finished until you feel satisfied. She plotted my book chapter by chapter, helping me organize, simplify, and strengthen plots, themes, and characters. I won't even go into the effort she had on her hands straightening out my character POV and grammatic tense issues!
I highly recommend Katrina as your next editor. You will be ecstatic with your decision.”

G.L. CrambIndie Fantasy author, Maegics Heirs series

“It's been five years since I wrote my first (and last) book. Stuck isn't a strong enough adjective for the state I was in. Deciding to try a writing coach was a great decision, but choosing Kat made it the best thing I've ever done. Step by step, word by word, she's been the motivating push I needed to break out of the blocks. Kat helped me start at the beginning, offering fresh perspectives, helpful input and suggestions, and a blueprint to keep me on track. She created signposts to help me track my progress, asked thoughtful questions to narrow down my ideas, and helped me craft a "just enough plot" structure to move forward with my story. I think I'm a good writer, but Kat helped me to KNOW that I can do it. Book Number Two is flowing, and I owe it all to my amazing coach.”

Tabetha Hedrick

“This is the first of many public shout-outs for my coach and editor, Katrina Schroeder. She continues to be a competent guide and friend through the scary, overwhelming process of writing and publishing a book. So glad I have her with me on this journey!”

Ashley Dill

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