First impressions are everything, and in today’s world of publishing, that’s true now more than ever. Self-publishing has opened up an entire universe of access for readers and writers alike, which means it’s even more imperative for your work to stand out from the flood of other work published every day, especially if you’re planning on going the traditional route. That’s where I come in.
I am a storyteller at heart, with years of experience in writing, editing, journalism, and both self and traditional publishing. I see a story everywhere I look, and I’ve heard the siren’s call urging me to tell those stories from a young age. I have a keen eye for grammar, errors, continuity, characterization, and narrative flow. I read extensively both for work and on my own time, and I know exactly what separates a good book from an exceptional one.
I am here to help you take your writing—whether it’s a short story, memoir, blog, self-help guide, or novel—to that next level. I work closely with my clients to ensure the final result is exactly what you have envisioned, if not more.
Writing a book is an intimately personal process, and no two people go about it in exactly the same way. As a writer myself, I know just how much trust is required to hand over the creative reins to someone else. I strive to build that trust with each of my clients by tailoring each coaching or editing experience to fit your needs as an individual. I’m here to be a part of your team, so together, we can sculpt and polish your work until it shines.
“Emily reviewed a sticker book I’m about to publish to ensure that it had no errors. Her feedback was very thorough and immensely helpful. She was quick and easy to work with. I hope to work with her again in the future.”
Writing Coach/Editor Client Testimonials
2019-11-14T23:33:13+00:00
– Melissa F., author of Science! STEM Sticker Adventure
https://emilykrempholtz.com/testimonials/very-thorough-and-immensely-helpful/
Emily was the right hire from the start and she never disappointed. Her commitment throughout this process never let up. She always brought good ideas, fixes, etc to the project. She has so much wisdom into the craft that it elevated my work to a height I didn't expect. Because of our working relationship on this contract, I've hired her for other work as well.
Writing Coach/Editor Client Testimonials
2021-03-11T18:09:59+00:00
Phil Svitek, author of Elan Elan (coming soon)
https://emilykrempholtz.com/testimonials/emily-was-the-right-hire-from-the-start/
Emily is wonderful! Very intuitive, prompt, friendly, funny and efficient. Everything we were looking for and more. Can’t wait to work with her again in the future.
Writing Coach/Editor Client Testimonials
2019-11-14T23:37:55+00:00
– Krystle J., Alley 6 Brandy
https://emilykrempholtz.com/testimonials/very-intuitive-prompt-friendly-funny-and-efficient/
“Emily Krempholtz literally walked me by my hand from my extremely rough manuscript to a polished, edited, professional version of my self-help memoir... What did Emily do exactly? She made my words come to life. She, with my permission, took my manuscript and created a piece worth reading. She corrected every single detail and touched every sentence with power and grace. She isn’t your average Editor, Writer or Coach. She is extraordinary. Why is she so extraordinary? Because she genuinely cares. She jumped into this project with all she has and made it her mission to help deliver a book that can help others. On top of that. She formatted my book exactly the way I wanted and added her professional touch to it. Emily. Words will never express how grateful, thankful and honored I am to have found you and worked with you. This is just the beginning of our writing/working relationship.”
Writing Coach/Editor Client Testimonials
2019-11-14T23:23:41+00:00
– Francesco Samarelli, author of KIS & Love Yourself: 10 Skills to Self-Love
https://emilykrempholtz.com/testimonials/she-made-my-words-come-to-life/
Emily is fantastic. A true aficionado. She left me with lessons that will last me a lifetime. Her greatest strength is in looking at 30,000 feet and noting flaws in the arc/development. She is also great at finding themes, some of which I didn't even know existed. She will make you grow and push you to a new level if you're willing to work hard.
Writing Coach/Editor Client Testimonials
2020-07-01T16:29:46+00:00
Jordan Power, author of Famous Anus (2020)
https://emilykrempholtz.com/testimonials/a-true-aficionado/
Emily wore steel toed boots to kick me and cracked a whip when I made too many mistakes... Seriously, her sensible suggestions and added phrases and lines in narrative and dialogue are a simple and clear learning tool for writers. You know your story by heart, but sometimes forget that the reader does not, until you cover the basics of who, what and most importantly, why the characters act the way they do and what it means to them—and the reader.
Writing Coach/Editor Client Testimonials
2020-03-03T16:40:54+00:00
Peter Saucier, author of Premonitions of a Lucid Dreamer (2020)
https://emilykrempholtz.com/testimonials/276/
"Outstanding! Emily went above and beyond basic editing and proofreading. She made hundreds of edits to my 40-page eBook to make it flow smoothly. She also added words that my target audience would like. THANK YOU SO MUCH! I now have an eBook that my prospective clients will love."
Writing Coach/Editor Client Testimonials
2019-11-14T23:59:54+00:00
– Vik Mittal, Lifestyle Coach and author of 102 Ways to Recharge After Work Using Your Strengths
https://emilykrempholtz.com/testimonials/emily-went-above-and-beyond-basic-editing-and-proofreading/
I want to thank you for the job you have done to make my work look great! Really, I am so impressed with how everything fits together and has a nice flow. This whole process has been very worthwhile for me!
Your clarity and suggestions on my card proposal have been invaluable.
Your clarity and suggestions on my card proposal have been invaluable.
Writing Coach/Editor Client Testimonials
2021-03-11T18:00:20+00:00
Cate Gongos, creator of the Soul Seeker's Journey oracle deck (coming soon)
https://emilykrempholtz.com/testimonials/your-clarity-and-suggestions-have-been-invaluable/
Emily took my 36,000 word non-fiction rough draft and turned it into an incredible finished product. She is extremely knowledgeable and did a great job of walking me through the editing process. She was professional throughout and extremely reliable. I would not hesitate to use Emily in the future!
Writing Coach/Editor Client Testimonials
2019-11-15T00:08:16+00:00
- Patrick Nash, author of Surviving the Teenage Heart Attack
https://emilykrempholtz.com/testimonials/did-a-great-job-of-walking-me-through-the-editing-process/
“Something in the way Emily described herself as a storyteller caught my interest for assistance with my novel — and this was incredibly fortunate for me. Throughout our time working together, her ideas to improve my story just blew me away, and helped take my book to the next level. She also has an incredible ability for editing with a remarkable literary instinct. Also remarkable was the amount of work she accomplished in the hours worked. Emily’s professionalism, wit, and humor made working with her a pleasure. I wouldn’t be able to recommend Emily more enthusiastically.”
Writing Coach/Editor Client Testimonials
2019-11-14T23:26:01+00:00
Brad Ginesin, author of The Trading Desk (coming soon)
https://emilykrempholtz.com/testimonials/an-incredible-ability-for-editing-with-a-remarkable-literary-instinct/
Emily is an absolute GEM. It was a pleasure to work with her. Not only was she straightforward and knowledgeable, but she was also encouraging throughout the entire process. The transformation from the initial proposal I sent Emily, to the final draft is truly remarkable. This service is worth every penny, and I am SO glad I took the leap!
Writing Coach/Editor Client Testimonials
2021-03-11T17:47:21+00:00
Antasha Durbin-Solomon, blogger, spiritual guide, and owner of cajspirituality.com. Author of Are You on the Right Track? (coming soon)
https://emilykrempholtz.com/testimonials/so-glad-i-took-the-leap/
“Emily worked diligently to complete strict deadlines. Her communication was exceptional. She went out of her way to make sure she was hitting all the details of the job, and how each task was to be tackled. I would not hesitate to hire Emily again and I would highly recommend her editing and coaching services.”
Writing Coach/Editor Client Testimonials
2019-11-14T23:36:24+00:00
– Mark Wayne McGinnis, author of Cloudwalkers (2018)
https://emilykrempholtz.com/testimonials/she-went-out-of-her-way-to-make-sure-she-was-hitting-all-the-details/
I enjoyed working with Emily. She's a very sharp editor and she also offered great ideas and encouragement. Emily was very efficient in her work and easily hit deadlines. And, she's friendly and fun too! I'd absolutely hire her again.
Writing Coach/Editor Client Testimonials
2020-07-01T16:36:07+00:00
Amy Masterman, author of Sacred Sensual Living and Sacred Sensual Living Guided Journal (2020)
https://emilykrempholtz.com/testimonials/a-very-sharp-editor/
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. You have been amazing to work with. Encouraging, supportive, accessible, pushy, critical and supremely helpful. Perfect combo of all of these things. I couldn't imagine what a clusterf*ck of a book proposal I would have had on my hands without you. I really wanted to make sure I had the best shot at a publishing deal, and you've gotten me there.
Writing Coach/Editor Client Testimonials
2021-03-11T18:03:50+00:00
Patsy Mennuti, author of Hella Cougar (coming soon)
https://emilykrempholtz.com/testimonials/586/
We hired Emily to proofread about fifteen 7,500-word documents. Despite the volume of the task, she always delivered her work on time and with great attention to detail. Communicating with her was simple and productive, and she easily adapted to the idiosyncrasies of our product. We would definitely work with her again!
Writing Coach/Editor Client Testimonials
2019-11-15T00:05:38+00:00
- Ethan W., founder and CEO of Wize
https://emilykrempholtz.com/testimonials/she-easily-adapted-to-the-idiosyncrasies-of-our-product/
I’ve worked with Emily Krempholtz on several book editing projects now, and I’ve come to appreciate her dedication, attention to detail, and ability to thoroughly dive and understand the needs of each project. Emily is a valuable asset to my writing projects! Best of all, her honest and clear coaching is making me a better writer as she helps me understand both my strengths and weaknesses. Looking forward to the next project!
Writing Coach/Editor Client Testimonials
2020-07-01T16:32:28+00:00
Dave Kobrenski, author of Djoliba Crossing (August 2020) and Drawing on Culture (September 2020)
https://emilykrempholtz.com/testimonials/her-honest-and-clear-coaching-is-making-me-a-better-writer/