Praise for Kendra
"What do you do when you have a very convoluted manuscript, and you desperately need a breath of clarity and vision? You go to Kendra Langeteig, an editor who, in an eminently graceful and professional way, took the "raw material" of my book and turned it into a polished work, shining brightly. I highly recommend her services."
—Peter Simon Mond
"To my editor Kendra Langeteig, Ph.D., you had me at ‘Hello.’ A transformational book doctor you most certainly are. Yes, you did all the editor stuff. Yes, you took my words and concepts and lovingly scrutinized them from every vantage point. Yes, you helped me elevate the book to match my vision. Yes, you did all of that extraordinarily well. And what you did that made it all successful was you GOT ME. This is our recipe for success and sisterhood. You are an angel whose wings carried me through. I celebrate and thank you for all of that and everything.”
—Tonya Comer
“Connecting with my excellent editor Kendra Langeteig of Norwegian descent was a stroke of luck! Thank you, Kendra, for your patient guidance, enthusiastic encouragement, and insightful critiques!
—Cecilia Storhaug
“To my American editor, Kendra Langeteig, a huge thank you to you! You were so gentle with me. Your feedback was so thorough, so considered, and was delivered with such care. I cannot thank you enough for helping me convert my pages of words into a book worth reading. . . . Mostly, thank you for meeting me where I was at the very beginning of the author’s road, and holding my hand while we worked on this book together. I am forever grateful.”
—Sherrie Laryse
“When I came across the listing for Kendra while scanning the Internet for an editor, I noted that she had often taken on books of unusual, even mystical, content, reflecting a certain adventurous spirit. A smile began to spread inside, and that was all I needed to get in touch.
“As a fledgling author, I deeply appreciated how patient and thorough Kendra was as she explained the process we’d be going through together over the next weeks and months. Unflinching integrity wove through every edit and subsequent rewrite. We were not just in a business partnership; we were more like kindred spirits and fellow travelers. This went a long way in bolstering a dynamic and happy working relationship. My belief in what I’d written grew, and I felt encouraged to improve my writing at every opportunity. After a year of give and take, painstaking attention to detail, and many moments of laughter, we produced a book to be proud of, and my life has been enriched by a new friendship.”
—Rich Flanders
“Working with Kendra was a pleasure. Kendra has both a keen eye for detail as well as a wide lens for substantiating the overall message of the project. She offered extensive knowledge throughout the process in both editing and the book industry at large. Her expertise, professionalism, and encouragement were a tremendous support in the completion of my book.”
—Kelly Van Zandt
“Kendra worked many hours editing my book in order to meet my deadline with my publisher. She was always patient with the process and an extremely dedicated worker. Kendra took my message and helped deliver it with poise and finesse. Thanks to Kendra, the book was published on time and with the polished touch that I really needed to have on it. I highly recommend Kendra for editing of any kind.”
—Leslie Fierling
“Kendra’s editing of my three self-published books exceeded my expectations. When I first found Kendra’s website, I was drawn to her interest in both spirituality and science. While I expected her technical abilities to be outstanding because of her academic and educational background, I had no idea how her insights and suggestions would substantially overhaul and improve my books. Without hesitation, I believe Kendra is one of the best editors in the business.”
—Donna Fridrych
Before working with Kendra, I had the makings of a potentially good book, but it was essentially a bunch of chapters piled together. Kendra helped me rearrange my work to tell a truer, more concise story that readers could easily follow and absorb. She wasn’t afraid to challenge me on points, and provided guidance that helped me to phrase things differently while still allowing me to sound like me. The encouragement and feedback I got from her along the way was very uplifting. In the end, she not only helped me improve my manuscript to bring out my vision for the book, but she also helped me gain the confidence to publish it. Thank you, Kendra, for being a part of this amazing journey!
—Walt Rowley, author of Root Therapy: A Radical Guide to Self-Healing and Forgiveness
“. . . It was clear that Kendra had a deep understanding of my topic, which was my highest priority, and her insightful suggestions filled me with confidence that I had found the right editor. Throughout the editing process, Kendra demonstrated the skill to dive into the core of my thoughts and see how I wanted to present my work. I greatly appreciated that she was completely open to my concerns and ideas. Importantly, her comments always encouraged, even wonderfully challenged, me to explore greater depths in my writing. I was continually amazed and appreciative of her talent. She helped me take my writing to a higher level. I absolutely love what we accomplished with my manuscript! I can’t thank her enough for her patience and invaluable contribution, and I highly recommend her. Kendra is a gem!”
—Deborah Murphy, author of Beautifully Shaken: Healing Mother Wounds (forthcoming)
“My experience working with Kendra was an absolute breeze. She immediately understood my vision for my book and helped me take it to the next level. As an artist and a writer, I had a very specific style. Kendra carefully took into account all aspects of my project and she was excellent at discerning when to prioritize artistic freedom vs. editorial consistency. Kendra is amazingly skilled at what she does, and I would highly recommend working with her. I can’t wait to bring her my next project!”
—Lauren Altman, multimedia artist, Tie-Dye Queen, host of the Coping Creatively podcast
“When you find the right editor, your gut knows it. That was my experience with Kendra. Her editing of my first novel was exactly what was needed, from grammar to discerning what glitches were in the storyline. Her suggestions made my lump of coal into a diamond. Her sharp eye and attention to detail was exactly what I needed. Now I have a contract with an agent who is sure that a publisher will be forthcoming. Thank you, Kendra!”
—Robin Lysne, author of The Legend of Randine (book one of a three-book series)
Kendra, I just cannot thank you enough. This is EXACTLY what I needed. I finally have hope that I can make this story what I truly wanted it to be . . . Your work is incredible, worth more than the money. Thank you so much!
—Jennifer Kelly, author of The Lower the Tide, the Warmer the Water
“With a caring yet astute editing style, Kendra helped me to craft and polish a novel that was subsequently picked up by a publishing company, Chiron Books. Kendra brings considerable editing experience to the process as well as a wide knowledge base, including the Jungian and feminist theory central to my message in this novel. I cannot thank her enough for her encouragement and support through it all. She is an editor extraordinaire!”
—Lauren Sleeman
“Kendra was my editor for the first book of a series I am writing. Kendra has been so helpful to me on my writing journey. She has such a wealth of knowledge and is an amazing editor. She was able to really hear and connect with my story and that made the editing process easier for me. I greatly appreciate how she uses her experience and intuitive eye during the process. I am extremely satisfied with her work and can’t wait to work with her again on my second book! I highly recommend Kendra.”
—K. L. Clemont
"Kendra offers exceptional editorial services. She pays attention to details and produces flawless quality editing. She also takes time with new authors, providing encouragement and support. I would highly recommend her services. I will certainly be using her for future projects."
—Sandra Cavallo
“Kendra is a professional and kind editor who was a joy to work with! Her recommendations and reorganization of my book were on point and created a far more empowering manuscript. Her advice and guidance stretched me to become a better writer. She truly helped birth my book into being, and I feel fortunate to have worked with her. I highly recommend using Kendra as your book editor.”
—Lynn Lok-Payne
“I’m a first-time book writer who needed a top-flight editor to clear up grammar with suggestions to help the pages sing. I found such an editor in Kendra, whose professional attention to detail, pungent critique and pleasant attitude blessed the text and made the whole experience enjoyable.”
—Bob Schober
As a first-time author, I had the opportunity to interview four different editors. I selected Kendra, not only for her expertise, but also for the personal connection we established from our first conversation. Kendra not only grasped my vision, but also maintained the integrity of my work while enhancing its quality. She even connected me with the graphic designer of my book, who did an outstanding job. I am deeply grateful for Kendra’s expertise, which has played a significant role in making my book something I am truly proud of.
—Alisha M. Bridges
“In Kendra, I found a kindred spirit who is not only brilliant in her command of the English language but who also resonated with the essence of my manuscript. Her deep insights and gentle suggestions revealed the seriousness with which she takes her work. It was clear to me that she immersed herself in my work to truly understand the spirit behind the words. Kendra’s encouragement challenged me to find clearer ways of conveying my message, and thus added tremendous value to the quality of my first book. She's the real deal.”
—Oluwaseun Bayode
"Finding Dr. Kendra Langeteig online was a small miracle in itself. She helped guide me through the arduous process of editing, and like a magician, she turned my crude working draft into a beautiful book. Most important, she encouraged me to see that my memoir had stories and messages worthy of publishing."
—Ken Kookjoo Choi
“My co-author and I were fortunate to find Kendra Langeteig as our book was in line with her expertise. Our manuscript posed several challenges for her. She needed to work on different stories from two authors in the same manuscript. Kendra also had to deal with our composition and grammar, as English is not our native language. She cleverly reconstructed our book into two parts and made our stories more coherent. We are truly grateful to Kendra. Now our manuscript flows beautifully due to her wonderful editing skills and caring hard work.”
—LeAnn Chen and Holly Lin
“This book had been shaping in my mind for years before I sat down to write about my adventures with old buildings. I am grateful to my editor Kendra Langeteig, who encouraged me to finally commit my story to paper. Without her expert writing support and editorial work, this book would not have been possible.”
—Robert K. Hall, author of This Old Building: A Guide to Buying, Restoring & Managing Historic Commercial Property
“Kendra Langeteig’s rare combination of academic training, developmental and copyediting skills, and personal spiritual experience perfectly position her to support spiritual and self-help authors seeking the right words and structures for getting their messages out into the world.”
—Dr. Janet Smith Warfield, author of Amazon bestseller, Shift: Change Your Word, Change Your World
Kendra polished my manuscript and made it sparkle! I really enjoyed working with Kendra. She provided suggestions and edits that went well beyond spelling and grammar. She really took the time to understand my book and its message. I would highly recommend her services to all aspiring authors.
—Sanders Joseph, author of Invitation to the Dance of Life: A Channeled Tale of Growth and Awakening
“I was lucky to have been referred to Kendra. She was a godsend, helping me to take my scattered life story and turn it into what I hope is now a compelling and creative literary gem! Kendra’s encouragement of my talent as a writer helped me to accept myself as worthy of being read. She also greatly helped me to rearrange and polish up my living room (my book)in an effort to make the reading experience more enjoyable. Without hesitation I recommend Kendra to anyone embarking on or looking to enhance their writing career. Not only did she make me a better writer, I am delighted to say that I made a new friend along the way.”
—Lindsay Wincherauk, author of Driving in Reverse—The Life I Almost Missed
“As a novelist, you may have prepared a painstaking outline with pages of characterization, details of place, action, storyline, but if it doesn’t get to the page for a reader to know what is happening, the reader is lost. Kendra asked a lot of questions to have me consider what I had written, what I wanted to say, not that I was wrong, just how I could say it better. With her guidance and my trust in the universe that this was all to be, I feel I ended up with a novel that is far better than I could have written by myself and that I hope will be an inspiration to many. I am truly grateful for all she did to assist me in moving my novel to a higher level. I unhesitatingly give Kendra my highest recommendation and end by saying that you really can’t go wrong with her. And be prepared to work harder than you may have imagined. But it will be worth it.”
—Richard Bisbee, author of Tilenika, Legend of Deo (forthcoming)
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