Book editor Kristen Hamilton is the owner and sole employee of Kristen Corrects, Inc., where she provides manuscript editing services for self-publishing and traditionally publishing authors. Several authors whose books she has edited have won awards and have topped Amazon's best sellers lists. Reading is Kristen’s passion, so when the workday is over, she can usually be found curled up with a good book alongside her three cats. In her free time she enjoys playing video games, dancing adult ballet, speaking French, watching scary movies, tending to her courtyard, and traveling to tropical destinations. She lives with her husband and sons outside of Boise, Idaho.
Between self-publishing, independent publishing, and traditional publishing, there are a number of ways to get your book published. The majority of clients I cater to are self-publishing authors, but I still work with a fair number of authors whose dream it is to be traditionally published. Many… Read More »Publishing Traditionally? Why You Still Need Editing
Ah man, I love my job. It has become my passion, my identity, my purpose. And as I look back on the past seven years in business, I’m filled with gratitude. But few people know that I didn’t always plan soon becoming a book editor.… Read More »The Best Things about Being a Book Editor
Your book’s beginning—specifically, the first five pages—are the most important for your novel. Why? The first few pages of your book set the tone for the entire novel. Readers who aren’t sure if they want to buy your book will start reading at Chapter 1 and,… Read More »How to Nail Your Book’s First 5 Pages
Finishing a book is bittersweet—even more so when the author creates an impactful last line. The final line of a book is important as it is the last thing the reader will read and will stay with them long after they have finished the book.… Read More »How to Write Your Book’s Final Line
Pacing is everything in a hard-to-put-down novel. In the current market, readers prefer plot-driven fiction, which means that they prefer to read a story about a character overcoming a major obstacle by the end of the book. Yet when your book has underdeveloped sources of conflict, no… Read More »Common Pacing Issues and How to Avoid Them
Tension in novels refers to the emotional and psychological strain or suspense that keeps readers engaged and invested in the story. It’s the sense of anticipation, worry, or excitement about what will happen next, and it is a crucial element in creating a compelling narrative.… Read More »How to Create Tension in Your Novel
As an author, it’s your job to create an attractive narrative using the best/most ideal point of view and perspective. The book’s perspective is who is telling the story (the Harry Potter series would be much different if told from Voldemort’s perspective!) and the book’s point of view (POV) is… Read More »How to Choose the Right Point of View for Your Book
My editing packages are very popular among Kristen Corrects clients! The vast majority of my clients opt for one of my editing packages: Each of my editing packages is a multi-step process, starting with first contacting me and getting on my schedule. To help new and potential… Read More »Editing Packages: A Step-by-Step Guide
Although the majority of my author clients choose to self-publish their book, there are still a fair amount of authors who want to keep their options open. These are the authors who still aren’t 100% certain whether they want to pursue traditional publishing or self-publishing. Can… Read More »Can You Traditionally Publish after Self-Publishing?
Making the New York Times bestseller list is a lofty goal, but for some authors, it’s achievable. There are many factors that go into making this holy grail of bestselling lists, but basically, the book has to sell at least 5,000 to 10,000 copies of the book in one… Read More »What it Takes to Get on the New York Times Bestseller List