Kim Chance

Kim Chance – Editor

Trad.Published/Agented Author, Developmental Editor, high school English teacher, and ghostwriter-Check out the testimonials in my profile!

Overview

Hi! My name is Kim & I am a freelance editor, a ghostwriter, and also a traditionally published/agented author! I also work as a high school English teacher. I absolutely love working with fellow authors on the developmental aspects of their stories, and I enjoy sharing my knowledge and experience of the publishing industry. I would love to work with you and help you take your book to the next level!


Thank you so much! I look forward to hearing from you!


****TESTIMONIALS: ****


Kim is my favorite kind of editor to work with; she's a reader first and a writer at heart. Having her read several of my novels and give editing feedback has been just the boost in the arm I've needed to craft the best stories I can. She's great at finding ways to help you "up" the stakes and fine-tune the tension, as well as making sure that your characters maintain their sense of agency and heart. She's very clear and direct (in such a kind way!) which is exactly what I prefer - as a writer, I need to know where the problem points are to get back in there and fix them! She's great at offering ideas and solutions to story problems and I can't recommend her cheerleading, championing spirit enough!

-- Lisa DeSelm, author of THE PUPPETMASTER'S APPRENTICE (PageStreet), Rep'd by Laura Crockett, Triada US.


Working with Kim on my manuscript was a fantastic experience, and anyone in the market for a wonderful editor with a keen eye would do well to contact her. Kim worked tirelessly to give me a complete, thorough outline of all of the strengths and weaknesses in my story. I also really appreciated her line-by-line comments as well--she was very tuned into my characters and their arcs, and pointed out to me all the places where I could tweak things to make them stronger. She asked all the right questions to get my mind-gears turning. Perhaps the most important piece of all, however, was her compassion. She was always kind and truly seemed to care about me, my journey, and my book's success. I cannot recommend her highly enough!

​--Jessica S. Olson, author of SING ME FORGOTTEN & A FORGERY OF ROSES (Inkyard/HarperCollins); Rep'd by Christa Heshke


I was lucky enough to hire Kim to help me with the first novel I wrote. I'd been in the query trenches for some time and knew I needed a fresh pair of eyes to help me understand what was and wasn't working with my manuscript. Kim got right to the heart of what I needed to fine-tune and guided me to work on things like plot structure, the inciting incident, and world-building. I learned so much from her critiques and feedback and I am forever grateful to her for being so kind and patient. And for making me feel like a real writer.

​--Angela Montoya, author of SINNER'S ISLE (Joy Revolution Books); Rep'd by Larissa Melo Pienkowski, Jill Grinberg Literary

Services
Fiction
Middle Grade Romance Young Adult
Languages
English (US)
Awards
  • 2019 Gold Medal Young Adult Fantasy-- The Moonbeam Children's Awards
Certifications
  • BA in Mass Communications & Journalism
  • MA in Secondary English Education

Work experience

Self-employed

Jun, 2017 — Present

Various Schools

Aug, 2010 — Jun, 2023 (almost 13 years)

Portfolio

Seeker

Kim Chance

Lainey’s normal, bookworm life no longer exists. With her family murdered by the Master, she joins forces with a group of Supernatural rebels. But as she struggles to cope with her new role as Keeper and the uncontrollable power it gives her, Lainey realizes t... read more
Keeper

Kim Chance

When a 200-year-old witch attacks her, sixteen-year-old bookworm Lainey Styles is determined to find a logical explanation. Even with the impossible staring her in the face, Lainey refuses to believe it—until she finds a photograph linking the witch to her dea... read more
Sing Me Forgotten

Jessica S. Olson

Isda does not exist. At least not beyond the opulent walls of the opera house.Cast into a well at birth for being one of the magical few who can manipulate memories when people sing, she was s... read more
Developmental Editing
A Forgery of Roses

Jessica S. Olson

From the author of Sing Me Forgotten comes a lush new fantasy novel with an art-based magic system, romance, and murder… Myra has a gift many would kidnap, blackmail, and worse to control: she... read more
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
When eighteen-year-old Emery Leclerc is taken from her home by a man who claims she has magical powers, she isn't sure who to call first: the police or the psych ward.After discovering that the magic running through her veins is the reason her parents died yea... read more

Kim has 2 reviews

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Jennifer S.

Jennifer S.

Dec, 2023

Kim was fantastic! Our interactions were professional, and her feedback was spot on. She was easy to work with, positive, and her notes didn't feel overwhelming (which as a writer this can happen from peer groups.) I recommend Kim and will absolutely use her services again.
Shannon M.

Shannon M.

Mar, 2023

I enjoyed working with Kim. Her turnaround time was quick and efficient. The edits and suggestions made to my piece were much needed. I look forward to working with Kim on my future writing projects.

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