Hi, I'm KP.
WRITING COACH
DEVELOPMENTAL EDITOR
BOOK + KEYNOTE DOCTOR
Here's my take: every author and speaker needs an entrance.
Why? Because making an entrance on the page or on the stage is the first step to your audience knowing, liking and trusting you enough to buckle in for the full ride of what you have to say.
You want and need people talk about your message long after you exit the stage or they turn the last page.
Now more than ever, people want to be seen, heard, and understood.
That's why they came to you.
Maybe, that's why you came to me.
DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING ● BOOK DOCTORING ● KEYNOTE DEVELOPMENT
Do you have a book or keynote that you know has more potential?
Do you feel lost in the jungle of your narrative and need a GPS?
Do you worry that you’ll be handed back a butchered manuscript, covered in red?
[Spoiler Alert: I don’t even use red ink. And that's not how it works in my dojo.]
Developmental Editing
Developmental editing is an author’s #1 asset in creating a successful book. It’s the 30,000 foot (or meter) view of the alignment of your core message, ideal reader and promise.
It helps you identify where there is room to expand a concept, or pull back on material, based on your big-picture goals.
When complete, you have a blueprint of suggestions for cohesion and flow that will captivate your readers. It is the ultimate validation of your idea, the best way to execute it, and your most direct path forward.
Book Doctoring
If you’ve reached your limit, have competing priorities, are burned out, or just don’t enjoy writing, it’s time for some book Rx. In this capacity, I implement the changes laid out in the developmental pass for you.
Book doctoring implements the notes and changes suggested by the editor and approved by the author. This ensures the preservation of your voice while moving the project forward on an accelerated timeline.
Keynote Development
Is this point clear? Too long? Too short? Do I talk too much about myself? Do I have enough humor and is it in the right places? How can I re-write my intro to be more attention-getting? How can I change my closing to be more impactful?
Keynote development is for when you have something good or great, and you need to tweak it for a new audience, new circumstances or just add some zhuzh.
I support a diverse range of storytellers, from emerging to elite: debut authors finding their voice, New York Times bestsellers sharpening theirs, first-time speakers stepping up, and 7-figure-earning keynoters commanding the room.
My career began in broadcast journalism at NBC. I moved through roles in sports and luxury hospitality, ultimately as senior VP of research and marketing for a Fortune 500 company. From there, I transitioned to working as a Hollywood story analyst and launched my private practice.
Today, I work one-on-one with writers and speakers from around the world. I've partnered with more than 600 professionals across 34 countries and continue to build lasting collaborations with unassuming high performers, low-key legends, visionary thinkers and quiet powerhouses.
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