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20 Questions to Ask a Book Editor Before Signing a Contract
If you're thinking of hiring a book editor before you self-publish your novel, choose carefully. Too often these days scammers are leaping out of the shadows to corner well-meaning writers. So how do you separate the good from the scam? Read on to find out.

kristen
Dec 18, 2025


Publishing Industry Q&A with Ariane Peveto, Editor at Ground Crew Editorial
Explore editor Ariane Peveto's editing habits, business, approaches, and specializations in this candid Q&A covering everything publishing related and more!

kristen
Dec 11, 2025


Does Word Count Matter?: Selling Your Story in the Modern Reading World
Word count can vary depending on the genre and the author's intention. What matters most isn't the book's page count but its writing style, plot, characters, and story arcs that propel the book forward. Read more here.

kristen
Oct 7, 2025


Industry Spotlight: Q&A with Literary Agent Janne Moller
Fabulous human and incredibly talented literary agent Janne Moller sat down with me to discuss her experiences in publishing and her thoughts on the future of the industry.

kristen
Jul 20, 2025


Booked with Kristen: An Editor's Note
Book editing brings me joy. I love books. I love working with others. So, why not start a company? An update.

kristen
May 25, 2021


Book Review for WIRE WINGS by Wren Handman (Young Adult fiction)
An imaginative, fast-paced Young Adult novel from Parliament House that explores identity, ethics, morality, and love.

kristen
Jun 23, 2020


Book Review of Jack Janson & the Storm Caller by Andrew Marsh
My review of Jack Janson & the Storm Caller by Andrew Marsh

kristen
Feb 28, 2020


Review: An Unholy Magick by Kali Rose Schmidt
An Unholy Magick by Kali Rose Schmidt was a fast-paced, enjoyable new fantasy novel—and it surprisingly featured running! My review here.

kristen
Oct 24, 2019

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