Editorial Freelancers Association
Member Profile
Kristine Braley
Finalize Editorial
Freelance editor, and founder of Finalize Editorial, I specialize in resolving author’s pain points in their writing projects while collaborating with them to bring their work to market. From manuscript evaluations, developmental editing, line and copy editing, of both fiction and creative nonfiction manuscripts, to coaching authors on the craft of writing, productivity, navigating the challenges of the writing life, and the publishing journey, I support your goals as my guiding mission.
My diverse background—executive assistant, editorial assistant, entrepreneur, producing artist, internationally traveling art teacher, copy editor, and proofreader—helps me excel at being a supporting team member with my clients on the journey to publication.
Please reach out and let me know how I can help you Prepare to Get There!
It was wonderful to have Kristine’s keen eye and understanding of literature to take a look at my novel just before it was published. She doesn’t miss a thing and she always goes the extra mile in putting forward ideas and suggestions to make the work stronger. I’d wish a Kristine on any writer who wants to enhance their manuscripts to be as engaging and flawless as possible!
Nina Monroe—The Children’s Secret
Kristine has a deep understanding of how stories work and how they land with readers. This was an emotionally difficult and, in places, controversial book. She is both bold and fearless, and also deeply compassionate in her feedback. A rare combination in an editor.
Virginia Macgregor
From the very start, Kristine became my champion and my compass. She encouraged me to persevere on my novel journey, that it was worthy, while enthusiastically pointing out first (obvious to her) steps to make the flow more engaging. As a novice on my first full book write, her input has been essential not only on what works and what sparks excitement, but also in refining my thoughts in terms of arrangement and rhetoric in ways which I was previously unaware. Kristine reinvigorated the joy and magic of the storytelling for me in revisiting it through her fresh but schooled eyes.
Phoebe Pantages—The Suitcase (Young Adult)
Pittsburg, NH
US
Business phone: 603/724-5284
Cell phone: 603/724-5284
Email: kristine@finalize-editorial.com
https://www.finalize-editorial.com
Years in the field: 10
Years freelancing: 4
Kristine Braley
Freelance editor, and founder of Finalize Editorial, I specialize in resolving author’s pain points in their writing projects while collaborating with them to bring their work to market. From manuscript evaluations, developmental editing, line and copy editing, of both fiction and creative nonfiction manuscripts, to coaching authors on the craft of writing, productivity, navigating the challenges of the writing life, and the publishing journey, I support your goals as my guiding mission.
My diverse background—executive assistant, editorial assistant, entrepreneur, producing artist, internationally traveling art teacher, copy editor, and proofreader—helps me excel at being a supporting team member with my clients on the journey to publication.
Please reach out and let me know how I can help you Prepare to Get There!
It was wonderful to have Kristine’s keen eye and understanding of literature to take a look at my novel just before it was published. She doesn’t miss a thing and she always goes the extra mile in putting forward ideas and suggestions to make the work stronger. I’d wish a Kristine on any writer who wants to enhance their manuscripts to be as engaging and flawless as possible!
Nina Monroe—The Children’s Secret
Kristine has a deep understanding of how stories work and how they land with readers. This was an emotionally difficult and, in places, controversial book. She is both bold and fearless, and also deeply compassionate in her feedback. A rare combination in an editor.
Virginia Macgregor
From the very start, Kristine became my champion and my compass. She encouraged me to persevere on my novel journey, that it was worthy, while enthusiastically pointing out first (obvious to her) steps to make the flow more engaging. As a novice on my first full book write, her input has been essential not only on what works and what sparks excitement, but also in refining my thoughts in terms of arrangement and rhetoric in ways which I was previously unaware. Kristine reinvigorated the joy and magic of the storytelling for me in revisiting it through her fresh but schooled eyes.
Phoebe Pantages—The Suitcase (Young Adult)
