As a former book editor at Hachette's Grand Central and Penguin's New American Library, I know exactly what it takes to get your manuscript in shape, no matter where you are in the publishing process and no matter where you want to go. But don't just take my word for it...

"Kristen Weber brings sophisticated Big Six editing skills to her clients. Smart, knowledgeable, and insightful, she is excellent at suggesting remedies for problems, not just identifying the problem itself."
- Paul Levine, author of the Jake Lassiter series

"When I first contacted Kristen, I was confused by conflicting feedback on my manuscript. She gave me permission to tell my story, my way. She made herself at home in my world, made friends with my characters, asked all the right questions, and made all the right observations. She gave me confidence in my own work, and in the end helped me tell the story I wanted to tell in the strongest way possible."

- Susan M. Boyer, author of LOWCOUNTRY BOIL (Golden Heart® Finalist / Henery Press, September, 2012)

"I've known Kristen for years and was thrilled when we were able to find a project to work together on. She has a keen editorial eye and really knows what it takes to make a book a success, as evidenced by the vast number of award-winning projects she has edited. There's no question I would recommend Kristen to anyone seeking the best in editorial guidance."

- Jessica Faust, BookEnds, LLC

Please contact me at kristen.edits@gmail.com or visit my web site at www.kristenweber.com to find out how I can help you take the next step with your writing career.

BIOGRAPHY:
I began my career in the subsidiary rights department of what is now Hachette Book Group, but quickly switched to the editorial side, eventually overseeing Grand Central Publishing's legendary (although now defunct) Mysterious Press. There, I worked with many amazing authors, including such luminaries as M. C. Beaton, Lindsey Davis, Margaret Maron, and Marcia Muller.

I worked most recently as a Senior Editor for Penguin’s New American Library, where I helped launch Obsidian, their dedicated mystery imprint. Besides running the day-to-day operations of Obsidian, I edited approximately 30 original titles per year. I was also in charge of NAL's movie/television tie-in program and edited numerous original novels based on TV programs such as Burn Notice, The Unit, Criminal Minds, and Psych.

I earned a master's in publishing from Pace University and have spoken extensively on the art of writing at a variety of writing conferences and workshops.

"Hiring Kristen to edit my first novel was the best career move I've made. She forced me to step back and examine the manuscript - something I wouldn't have done on my own. By breaking the story down I found its heartbeat. Working with her was the best money I've ever spent. I came out the other side a better writer."
- Terri Nolan, author of BRUTAL TRUTH (Midnight Ink, January 2013)

"Kristen Weber helped me craft a professional query letter for my novel. I enjoyed working with her so much, I asked her to help me produce my query package (query letter, synopsis, and the first five pages of my novel). She quoted me a very reasonable price and guided me through the process with her expertise. I believe that using her services really strengthened my chances of getting an agent's attention. I would recommend her editorial services to any writer looking to craft a strong package."
- Teresa Frohock author of MISERERE: AN AUTUMN TALE (Night Shade Books)

"Kristen Weber is the consummate editor. While she was at Penguin, I worked with her on two mysteries and gained greatly from her expertise. She crawls directly into your writing, embraces all its components, and suggests ways to make it even stronger and more viable. I found her smart, professional,insightful, and she knows the publishing business thoroughly. On top of all that, she's very nice! I don't think they come any better. "
- Sally Goldenbaum, author of DEATH BY CASHMERE and PATTERNS IN THE SAND

"Kristen Weber is a remarkably talented editor--smart, savvy, and always a pleasure to work with. I was blessed to have had her guidance as a fledgling author at Mysterious Press and attribute a great deal of my first novel's success to Kristen's dedication, precision, and impeccable taste. Since Maxwell Perkins is no longer with us, you could not entrust your manuscript to a finer editor."
- Cornelia Read, author of A FIELD OF DARKNESS

"Kristen Weber is a uniquely talented editor with an extraordinary ability to help structure a complete manuscript or hone specific scenes, characters and pacing. Whether you're looking for help with overall story structure or fine-tuning a manuscript before sending it out to agents, Kristen is the editor you need. I'm one of the lucky ones whose work caught Kristen's eye when she was an in house editor. She took my first novel, Forcing Amaryllis, with all its new-born naiveté, and taught it how to dance. That book went on to win the Shamus Award for Best First Novel. She provides editorial help at its best. I'm living proof."
- Louise Ure, author of FORCING AMARYLLIS, THE FAULT TREE, and LIAR'S ANONYMOUS

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