Karin has worked with authors in all stages of their writing careers, from pre-publication to self-publishing or post trade-publishing contract. She has edited fiction, non-fiction, and creative non-fiction (autobiography and memoir) from a first edit to a final edit. Here is what some of her clients say about her editing ...
"I have found Karin's editorial and writing service incredibly professional, quick and helpful. More importantly, though, my writing is continually improving as a result of Karin's care and attention. After consulting many editors with my initial manuscript, Karin is the one I recommend to fellow writers."
Katrina Logan, author of A Fish with a Wish, Who's Ivy F., Down by the Bay, The Very Shy Peacock, Outback Animals Dance & Play, What If We Ate Like Cows Do.
Katrina Logan, author of A Fish with a Wish, Who's Ivy F., Down by the Bay, The Very Shy Peacock, Outback Animals Dance & Play, What If We Ate Like Cows Do.
I can't imagine ever working with any other editor...
"It would be an understatement to say that I was a bit hesitant to send my first novel to Karin. It felt a little like the day the school bus took my first born off to school. All I could do was wave goodbye and hope for the best. When I received the sample edits of the first few chapters a short time later, I not only breathed a sigh of relief, I jumped for joy. My 'baby' was not only safe in her hands, it came back better than ever.
Sure, Karin catches the typos and does her fact checking, but she does more than that. She is honest with you. She tells you what is working and what isn't working. As the writer, obviously you have the final say, but I have to admit, she is right most of the time (maybe all, but hey, let's not get carried away—I have to work with this woman!). My work is always much better after her input and I not only enjoy working with her, I can't imagine ever working with any other editor. In fact, I simply cannot imagine ever publishing another novel without the editorial input of Karin Cox. She is that good.
Cheryl Shireman, author of Life Is But a Dream: On the Lake (Grace Adams Series), Life is But a Dream: In the Mountains, Broken Resolutions and the Cooper Moon series.
Sure, Karin catches the typos and does her fact checking, but she does more than that. She is honest with you. She tells you what is working and what isn't working. As the writer, obviously you have the final say, but I have to admit, she is right most of the time (maybe all, but hey, let's not get carried away—I have to work with this woman!). My work is always much better after her input and I not only enjoy working with her, I can't imagine ever working with any other editor. In fact, I simply cannot imagine ever publishing another novel without the editorial input of Karin Cox. She is that good.
Cheryl Shireman, author of Life Is But a Dream: On the Lake (Grace Adams Series), Life is But a Dream: In the Mountains, Broken Resolutions and the Cooper Moon series.
After I incorporate her changes, the story always moves up a level or two...
"... the amount of errors she catches is breathtaking. But more than errors, she advises on flow, rhythm, and structure. She suggest cuts where the prose is flabby, where dialogue is just a filler, at any point where I am not moving the story forward. It makes the whole narrative punchier and tighter, and the overall effect more powerful. After I incorporate her changes, the story always moves up a level or two. The difference is unreal."
David Gaughran, author of Liberty Boy, A Storm Hits Valparaiso, Let's Get Digital: How to Self-Publish and Why You Should, as well as Transfection, If You Go Into The Woods.
David Gaughran, author of Liberty Boy, A Storm Hits Valparaiso, Let's Get Digital: How to Self-Publish and Why You Should, as well as Transfection, If You Go Into The Woods.
I was constantly astonished at her commitment to excellence and enthusiasm to do the very best job possible...
“One of the most amazing young women I have met in my working life, Karin worked with me over a period of some six months and I was constantly astonished at her commitment to excellence and enthusiasm to do the very best job possible.”
Patsy Rowe, author of Secret Women's Business, You are Leaving Tuesday Aren't You?, Irresistible Italy, Manners Magic for Children, Manners for the Millennium and Business Etiquette.
Patsy Rowe, author of Secret Women's Business, You are Leaving Tuesday Aren't You?, Irresistible Italy, Manners Magic for Children, Manners for the Millennium and Business Etiquette.