About Me
I’m Kaylee, a developmental editor and author with a deep appreciation for character-driven storytelling. My perspective as a writer shapes how I approach every manuscript I work on.
My background is in creative media and creative writing, which means I’m not just looking at your story from a technical standpoint, I’m thinking about how it feels, how it flows, and how it connects with the reader. I care about emotional impact just as much as structure, because both matter when it comes to telling a story that truly resonates.
I believe every story deserves thoughtful, intentional feedback. When I work with a manuscript, I treat it with the same care and attention I give my own writing. I’m truly passionate about honoring your voice while helping you strengthen what’s already there!
Outside of editing you’ll usually find me obsessing over romance novels, questioning my life choices at the gym, outlining my next manuscript, collecting story ideas while traveling, or recommending books and movies to anyone who’ll listen.
Character-Driven Storytelling
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Intentional Edits
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Cultivating Relationships
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Character-Driven Storytelling • Intentional Edits • Cultivating Relationships •
My Editing Philosophy
I believe the strongest edits preserve an author’s voice while strengthening the story underneath it. As an author myself, I make it a priority to treat every story I edit with the same care, respect, and consideration that I would give my own.
I love character-driven storytelling, complex relationships, emotional drama, and unforgettable love stories. My current WIP is upmarket fiction with romantic through lines, but I’m also exploring thriller and magical realism genres in other projects.
What I Write
Here are some of my recent reads, all-time favorites, and stories I can’t stop thinking about:
What I Read
Shatter Me Series
Tahereh Mafi
Villains Series
V.E. Schwab
Ninth House Series
Leigh Bardugo
Seven Days in June
Tia Williams
Book Lovers
Emily Henry
Ace of Spades
Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
Why I Edit
I’ve always had a passion for storytelling. The moment I started reading I was hungry for more. More knowledge, more words, more story. It wasn’t until I started revising my own work that I realized how much my life prior had been preparing me. Plot holes became obvious, character arcs tangible, moldable things, and structural issues were spotted at a glance.
It was a talent.
Something that I cultivated over the years, but I didn’t find a passion for it until I started engaging in community. I started my own discord server for writers like myself and found myself offering critiques that turned into story diagnosis and character breakdowns, and very quickly I realized I had a real knack for editing.
The thing that makes me happiest, why I keep coming back to editing, is knowing the impact I can make. If I can help one writer actualize their story, then I’ve done meaningful work.
I graduated magna cum laude from Texas Tech University with a degree in Creative Media and a minor in Dramatic Writing.
My academic background in storytelling, screenwriting, and creative media continues to shape the way I analyze narrative structure, pacing, and character development.
My Background
If you’d like to join my Discord server Authors Anonymous feel free to check it out through the link below: