Testimonials

Collaborating with Kelsey Watley on my debut book, “Your Voice, Her Future,” has been an immensely satisfying experience. Kelsey’s professionalism and commitment to excellence were evident from the start. Throughout the editing process, she exhibited a remarkable level of thoroughness, carefully examining every aspect of the manuscript. Her insightful suggestions not only improved the clarity of my message but also enhanced the overall flow of the narrative.

The end result was a polished book that not only authentically reflected my voice but did so with a level of finesse that exceeded my expectations.  I wholeheartedly recommend Kelsey Watley to any author seeking an editor who not only meets expectations but surpasses them with flying colors, and I am immensely grateful for her instrumental role in bringing my debut book to fruition.

I reached out to Fox & Pen editing somewhat late in my self-publishing process for assistance with a linguistically odd fantasy novel. Kelsey responded quickly to my inquiry, gave me a realistic timeline, and provided a very reasonable price point.

The text I turned in was often obtuse in distinguishing typos from stylistic choices and—more often than not—Kelsey was able to discern both what I intended and what the text needed.

I got regular updates about the progress of the manuscript and was able to go through the first half of it while the second half was being worked on.

If someone asked me to recommend a copyeditor, especially for their genre fiction, Fox & Pen would be the first place I’d mention!

I just finished my first project with Kelsey Watley, and I couldn’t be more pleased! Kelsey’s exquisite ear for language, relentlessly positive approach, and keen observations led to vast improvements in my manuscript. In addition to her considerable editorial skills, Kelsey also has a keen eye for improvements to consistency, flow, and readability. For example, she noticed that I had snippets of text scattered throughout the book that, if stitched together properly, would make for a more powerful ending to the book. It was a fabulous suggestion and one that significantly improved the text. I highly recommend Kelsey and will absolutely partner with her again in the near future!