Get Carried Away Editing®, LLC
Carrie D. Krause
How I can help you
Services I provide:
- Developmental editing
- Line + copyediting
- Beta reading plus
- Review of the physical draft book
All services come with full collaboration support; we’ll work through the revision process together.
See how I will make your project shine here.
About me and why I love editing
I was the kid who could not lift her own library bag, loaded with treasures. Now I get to live within the world of stories and collaborate with the authors!
Learn about my aha! moment and background here.
Editing philosophy old
I begin with a video call to get to know the author and understand their goals, concerns, and vision for their book. This information is used to tailor my recommendations as each story is unique. I strive to provide exceptional service and quality recommmendations so the author can create the story they want.
The way I think about supporting authors includes:
- The author’s voice is important and must be retained and honored; only you can write your story.
- I leave tons of comments in the manuscript and provide recommendations in the write-up. My ideas are just to launch the author’s creativity—they own the book and should make all decisions.
- I take obsessive notes on the story details and help the author fix inconsistencies so the story makes sense and the world feels real.
- I consider the book from the readers’ perspective and find ways to increase their enjoyment so they are inclined to write positive reviews and order the next book.
Some Testimonials
“Carrie understood my novel by outlining each key plot point and my characters (their motives, development, and relationships). She had the insight to ask pointed questions and was helpful in coaching me to add more detail.”
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“Over the years, I have worked with scores of editors. Carrie is by far the best.”
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Hello Indie Author!
Thanks for visiting my site. I’d love to learn about you and your project!
My passion is collaborating with authors to finesse their books! I love good storytelling and helping authors express their vision.
The authors I have worked with tell me that my suggestions are honest and delivered in a kind, constructive manner. I try to add a bit of humor to lighten the mood, knowing what a privilege it is to contribute to their books.
Often, authors review my feedback and say, “I never thought of it that way!” and excitedly update their manuscript, knowing it will make their story that much better.
Learn more about my background here.