Testimonials
“I cannot emphasize enough how much of a gift it was to work with Kirsten Reach on my book. She is a deeply thoughtful reader who crafted editorial notes that were an art form of their own.
Kirsten not only offered structural and line-level suggestions, but also included references to published work similar in craft, form, or subject matter that might illuminate a path forward when I felt stumped by a subject or section.
I felt, in working with Kirsten, like I had a partner who was just as invested as I was, which meant that my book was all the richer as a result of her insights, thoughtful recommendations, ethical consideration, and editorial feedback. I would recommend working with Kirsten at any stage of the writing process, whether just starting out on a manuscript or taking a project into its final form.”
—Jacqueline Alnes, author of The Fruit Cure: The Story of Extreme Wellness Turned Sour
“I'll absolutely keep you posted on future stories! Trust me: it's been a phenomenal experience working with you.
You've always found a way to dislodge my stuck thinking when it comes to these stories, and you've truly helped me think of better ways to take them to the next level.
Going forward, I'm going to be sending over my stories to you prior to submitting them for publication to ensure they look their best. (If that's okay with you, of course!).”
—J.T. Sutlive, author of “Two-Headed Dog,” published in the Spring 2023 issue of the Kenyon Review
“I really appreciate your work on this, and will incorporate almost all your suggestions. This was a difficult piece for me to work on and you definitely made it better.
Working with you is always a pleasure. You are a terrific editor and I feel you always get the core of what I'm after and help me move closer to achieving it.”
—Meryl Natchez, author of Catwalk
“Thank you to Kirsten Reach, whose genius and huge-hearted insights made these pages better.”
— Rita Zoey Chin, author of The Strange Inheritance of Leah Fern
“I thank you so much for what you’ve done for my manuscript. I couldn’t have dreamed up a better experience or editor! I’m proud of the book you have helped me shape.”
— Ellen O’Connell Whittet, author of What You Become In Flight