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Meet Your Editor and Writing Coach

Hello there! I’m Kitty, a published and award-winning fiction author and journalist and a certified developmental editor and  writing coach living in the DC area with my husband, two lovely daughters, and a demanding but lovable bunny/coeditor named Marbles.

I founded Plot Whole Editing to help cultivate stories that are powerful, polished, and whole. Through compassionate coaching and skilled developmental editing, I help writers like you dig deeper, strengthen narrative roots, and grow the confidence they need to thrive.

Looking for a book writing coach or fiction editor? I'd love the opportunity to get to know you and your story. Let's connect!

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Writer Coaching Services

How Can I Help You Make Your Novel a Reality?

Ready to finally write the novel you’ve been dreaming of? You don’t have to do it alone! As your book coach, I'll be your creative partner and biggest cheerleader, providing the structure, feedback, and encouragement you need to move past overwhelm and stay on track. Whether you’re sketching out your first outline, pushing through the messy middle of a draft, or just feeling stuck, I'm here to help you meet your writing goals.

  • Story Mapping

    Story mapping gives you a solid foundation before you draft. I’ll help you refine your premise, shape your plot, and develop characters that drive the story forward. Together, we’ll create a clear roadmap so you can begin writing with confidence and direction.

  • Weekly/Monthly Coaching Plans

    Ongoing coaching plans provide structure, accountability, and regular feedback to keep your writing momentum strong. With flexible support tailored to your goals, I’ll help you build consistency, work through challenges, and make steady progress on your draft or revision.

  • Individual Coaching Calls

    Sometimes you just need focused guidance in the moment. Coaching calls offer dedicated time to tackle your biggest questions—whether it’s untangling a tricky plot point, overcoming writer’s block, or finding strategies to stay on track.

 

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Don't Take My Word For It!

"Kitty is awesome! She carefully peeled back the layers of my story and found areas that needed a little TLC. She cares about my characters as much as I do and that made all the difference for me. I am looking forward to working with her again!" - Jamie Biggs

Editing Services

Already Finished Your Draft?

Congratulations! Completing your first draft is a huge accomplishment. Now it’s time to take your manuscript to the next level. With services that range from big-picture, developmental feedback to sentence-by-sentence refinement, I’ll help you make your manuscript the best it can be. Together, we’ll build on the strengths you already have and uncover new possibilities in your writing.

  • Manuscript Review

    A manuscript review offers a detailed roadmap to guide you on your editing journey. I'll take a deep dive into your story, evaluating the strength of the narrative and detailing any structural weaknesses. Together, we'll create a personalized revision plan to help you perfect your final draft on your own.

  • Line Editing

    Line editing bridges the gap between big-picture revision and fine-tuning. I’ll look closely at your chapters to strengthen scene work, sharpen dialogue, and refine characterization, while also addressing pacing and flow at the chapter level. Along the way, I’ll polish your sentences for clarity and style, ensuring that both your prose and your storytelling feel cohesive and compelling.

  • Copyediting

    Copyediting focuses on clarity, consistency, and correctness. I’ll go through your manuscript line by line to refine sentence structure, improve readability, and catch errors in grammar, spelling, and style. I’ll also fact-check details and smooth out inconsistencies, helping your story present as polished and professional while still keeping your voice intact.

 

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Hear From My Clients!

"I’m completely blown away. I’m only maybe 15 percent into this manuscript review, and it’s a revelation! Thank you for this tremendous effort. What an amazing magnifier of not only this story but also my whole storytelling craft." - Vern James

Now Offering Short Story Critiques

 

Struggling to find your short fiction a good literary home? While rejection is part of the process, a story that keeps bouncing back might benefit from review. A detailed critique by an experienced editor may be exactly what you need to knock that short story or flash fiction piece into publishable shape.

 

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Short Story Critique

“To write is human; to edit is divine.”

– Stephen King

 

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