Guidance for Writers Who Dare to be Real.
Helping writers shape stories that feel true.
Your story already holds its direction. I help you see it clearly.
I work with writers who want their work to feel intentional, grounded, and fully their own. Through careful editing and honest feedback, I help you strengthen structure, sharpen language, and trust the choices you’re making on the page.
How We Can Work Together
ESSAY EDITS
Detailed marginal comments and written feedback to strengthen individual essays while maintaining your voice and intent.
BOOK-LENGTH EDITS
Comprehensive editorial feedback focused on structure, voice, and overall cohesion to help your manuscript become clearer, stronger, and more effective.
EDITORIAL CONSULTING
Flexible, one-on-one editorial consulting tailored to your specific needs, offering feedback, accountability, and guidance on craft, revision, and next steps toward publication.
BOOK PROPOSAL COACHING & EDITING
Instructions for developing a successful book proposal while providing deadlines and accountability, as well as feedback and edits on completed book proposals.
A considered approach
to editing
01.
READ DEEPLY
Understanding your intention comes before making any changes.
REFINE WITH CARE
Practical suggestions for moving forward.
02.
CLARIFY DIRECTION
Every edit serves the story, not the ego.
03.
Read My Work
Published works available for purchase
The Answer is in the Wound: Trauma, Rage and Alchemy
A redemptive arc for trauma survivors — Kelly's journey of alchemizing post-traumatic stress disorder into post-traumatic stress growth, written for readers of In the Dream House and The Empathy Exams.
Goodbye, Sweet Girl
A brave and beautiful memoir chronicling how a marriage devolved from a love story into a tale of abuse — and how one woman eventually broke free.
I’m Kelly Sundberg.
I’m an editor, writer, and teacher who believes in careful work and honest storytelling. I help writers shape meaningful narratives with clarity, respect, and intention.
Ready to Transform Your Writing?
Let's work together to bring your story to life.
Schedule a consultation to discuss your project.
