a few words from previous clients
“She works with the precision of a surgeon.”
Much appreciation for Kayla, who has a knack for discovering blind spots and recommending points and details to give polish to the project. She works with the precision of a surgeon and is a genuine pro at her craft. —Rodney P.
Developmental Edits • Cold War Historical Fiction Novel
“Getting early feedback in the writing process proved invaluable.”
Kayla was a tremendous help building the confidence I needed to complete and publish my first novel. Getting early feedback during the writing process proved invaluable and ensured that the first draft was built on solid foundations. —Rhys P.
Developmental and Copy Edits • Fantasy Novel
“Her editorial expertise transformed the manuscript by improving its structure, clarity, readability, and overall coherence.”
I had the pleasure of working with Kayla as the developmental and copy editor for my interdisciplinary scientific book spanning neurobiology, psychology, evolutionary biology, pedagogy, and social work. Her editorial expertise transformed the manuscript by improving its structure, clarity, readability, and overall coherence. She streamlined the text, eliminated redundancies, reorganized sections to create a clear narrative thread, and made complex scientific concepts more accessible without compromising accuracy or my voice as the author. Her thoughtful, insightful editing significantly enhanced the quality of the book and made it a more engaging and enjoyable read. I highly recommend her to any author seeking an exceptional developmental and copy editor. —Isabella S.J.
Developmental and Copy Edits • Academic Neuroscience and Pedagogy Book
“I would highly recommend her for your developmental book needs.”
Kayla did great work on the developmental editing of my non-fiction book. I can tell Kayla really absorbed the work and thought through what was needed to take my jumble of ideas and move it into the right direction for readers. Whether it was helping with transitions or suggesting movement of sections for flow, she was right on each time, pointing out things I had not thought of. I would highly recommend her for your developmental book needs. —Richard A.
Delopmental and Copy Edits • Narrative Nonfiction on Urban Planning
“Her editing was thorough, consistent, and sensitive to the complexity of the material.”
Kayla did the first editing preparing my book Women Peacemakers; What We Can Learn From Them. Her editing was thorough, consistent, and sensitive to the complexity of the material. She checked with me about a few matters that were unique to this manuscript. I would hire her again in a minute. —Barbe C.
Developmental Edits • Narrative Nonfiction Collection
“My novel is certainly better off now.”
Kayla blew away my expectations as an editor, and went over and above with her work. The edits and explanations were clear, concise, and fit well. My novel is certainly better off now. Truly top notch editing, communication, and timeliness were given during this job, and I will certainly hire her again when I need more editing. —Nick J.
Developmental Edits • Fantasy Novel
“I would highly recommend her highly tuned services.”
Kayla was a significant and very knowledgeable force in establishing our book’s wording to more precisely present all four authors’ thoughts and align those with the readers’ appetites. I would highly recommend her highly tuned services. —John R.
Developmental & Copy Edits • Multi-Author Religious Nonfiction Book
“I am enthusiastically happy with Kayla’s suggestions and my finished project.”
I gave a draft of my book to a reader. He was encouraging, but suggested I needed a developmental editor. I was delighted Kayla Henley told me she could do what had been suggested. I am enthusiastically happy with Kayla’s suggestions and my finished project. Her coaching and voice were what I needed to help me say what I wanted. —William E.
Developmental and Copy Edits • Environmentalism Narrative Nonfiction Book
“It is really hard to find someone who can complete this high quality of work.”
Kayla is extremely bright, professional, detailed, and is not afraid to provide accurate and relevant feedback to improve a project, which is greatly appreciated. Kayla provided many detailed notes and suggestions that greatly enhance a writer's final composition. I would not hesitate to ask Kayla to review and edit another project or book. It is really hard to find someone who can complete this high quality of work. —Robert B.
Copy Edits • Self-Help Manuscript
“Her professionalism and people-friendly approach is unbeatable.”
I hired Kayla to help edit my non-fiction political/historical book. It was a large complicated book project. Kayla was especially attentive to detail and provided considerable technical expertise to this project. Her professionalism and people-friendly approach is unbeatable. —Randy F.