What actually happens when you hire me, named and mapped in three parts: the first 48 hours, the Five-Stage Author Arc, and the Fix-It Promise. No mysteries, no surprises.
Part One · The First 48 Hours
Hiring an editor shouldn't feel like sending your work into a void. This is the first part of the KG Editing Journey: the whole process, hour by hour, so there are no mysteries.
You'll hear from me personally, usually much sooner. If you requested a quote, it arrives with a clear price, a timeline, and any questions I have about your project.
You'll receive a welcome email with your invoice (50% deposit through a secure Stripe link), my one-page agreement, and simple instructions for sending your document. Here's what it actually looks like:
Hi [your name],
Thank you so much for choosing KG Editing. I'm genuinely looking forward to working on your project with you.
Your invoice and one-page agreement are attached. Once your deposit is in, your spot in my schedule is officially reserved. Then just send your document as a .docx or Google Doc, along with your citation style if it's academic.
I expect to have your first round back to you by [date]. If you have any questions at all, just reply to this email.
Warmly,
Kayla
Part Two · Yes, Really
Sending your work to an editor stirs up feelings. All of them are normal. This is the second part of the KG Editing Journey: the honest emotional arc most of my clients describe, start to finish.
You did it. Help is coming.
Hitting send on your draft feels huge. That's normal.
I'm deep in your pages. No news is good news.
The edit is on its way back to you.
It's still your voice. Only clearer.
Part Three · The Question Editors Avoid
Most editors hope you'll never ask what happens if you don't like the edit. This is the third and final part of the KG Editing Journey, I'd rather answer it up front.
Sometimes a suggestion misses. Sometimes a whole round doesn't feel like you hoped. If that happens, here is exactly what we do, and none of it involves an awkward confrontation:
Remember: track changes means nothing is ever forced on your document. You accept or decline every single change. You cannot lose your version of the work.
Confidentiality is standard, not an upgrade. Your document and your idea stay yours. I never share your work or your concept, I never use it to train AI, NDAs are welcome, and I hold firm ethical lines: no plagiarism, no ghostwritten academics, no undisclosed AI. Read my full AI policy and terms.
The Fix-It Promise runs both directions. I ask for respectful communication the same way I offer it. Name-calling, harassment, and abusive demands end the working relationship immediately, no exceptions. Read the full Respectful Conduct terms.
Still Deciding?
Committing to a full manuscript edit is a big step. You don't have to take it blind.
I offer three low-risk entry points on my pricing page: a $25 Quick Read Reaction, a Short Edit on up to 5 pages, or a Full Chapter Diagnostic on up to 20 pages with a written summary of the patterns I noticed across your writing. Each stands entirely on its own and lets you experience exactly how I work before committing to the full book. Many writers use one as a test drive; most keep going.
See Pricing & Pick a Starting Point