About Me

About Me

I am a writer and editor from the Philadelphia area. I write young adult fantasy stories with character-driven plots that aim to confront the darkness and complexities of our world while immersing in the magic and wonder of fantastical ones.

Since graduating from Franklin & Marshall College with a bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing, I have worked in a number of editorial positions, most recently as a copyeditor.

When I’m not writing, I love to read, draw, learn languages, pull tarot cards, and spend time with my cat.

I am currently drafting a YA fantasy novel about a royal tournament, a sentient forest, and reluctant allies.

Experience

Copyeditor, ECRI | May 2022 – Present

Editorial Production Assistant, NATIONAL BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS contracted through MissionStaff | January 2021 – January 2022

Assistant to the Editor, F&M ALUMNI ARTS REVIEW | January 2017 – April 2020

Staff member, F&M PHILADELPHIA ALUMNI WRITERS HOUSE | August 2016 – April 2020

Preceptor, F&M CONNECTIONS PROGRAM | August – December 2018; August – December 2019

Education

FRANKLIN & MARSHALL COLLEGE | Bachelor of Arts in English-Creative Writing, May 2020

Cumulative GPA: 3.96/4.0

Honors: Summa Cum Laude, 2020 Academy of American Poets College Poetry Prize, 2020 Russian Scholar Laureate, Phi Beta Kappa, Black Pyramid Senior Honors Society, Marshall Fellow, Honors List 2016–2020

Testimonials

As a freelance editor, I offered a range of editorial services—from developmental editing to copyediting—that helped authors edit their manuscript in preparation for traditional or self-publishing. My goal when editing was to strengthen the work so it could reach its full potential, improving readability while remaining in accordance with the voice, intention, and vision for the piece.

My clients have said…

  • I recently hired Kimberly to line edit my book manuscript. Her work was a sizable undertaking. The manuscript was almost 400 pages and written for a scholarly audience. I can’t be enthusiastic enough in the great work she did. She gave a clear estimate of the amount of time it would take, offering to adjust that schedule to fit my timeline. Her work was fantastic. She dramatically improved the manuscript: correcting grammar and syntax; identifying sentences and ideas that needed to be clarified; explaining what was unclear or where there were gaps in the argument; and offering thoughtful suggestions that focused and developed the argument. Her work was thorough, professional, insightful, and remarkably helpful.

    — Dean H.

  • Kimberly is amazing! She was fast and efficient, she was very organized, and worked with me to make this the best experience I could hope for. She didn’t just give critiques, she also pointed out bits and pieces of my book that she liked, which made it so that I was happy to take her critiques and never felt judged in any way. I will definitely be working with her again!

    — Elysia O.