Kimberly Coghlan, Owner

With over ten years’ experience in editing, Kimberly Coghlan is a veracious editor who knows how to make every word count. Kimberly has worked as an editor for several publishing companies, and in addition to owning Coghlan Professional Writing Services, she served as a senior editor at TouchPoint Press. Before opening her own company, Kimberly worked in secondary education as an English teacher. She has a BS in English Education and an MA in English. Kimberly lives in Mississippi with her husband Craig, her daughter Riley, and her fur baby, Robby.

From the Owner

Welcome to my journey! Many years ago, I dreamed of becoming a lawyer like my grandfather, but life had other plans. After navigating through challenges and earning my degrees in English, I found my true passion in writing. From crafting resumes to editing manuscripts for eager authors, I've embraced this winding path that has led me to where I belong. It's fascinating how the universe guides us, and I'm grateful for every twist and turn that has shaped my story.

A note for authors

The publishing world can be an overwhelming, terrifying arena to navigate, and unfortunately, many potential authors fall prey to publishing scams. Here are some tips to remember before hiring an editor.

Ask for references. A good editor will have worked with multiple authors.
Ask for a list of published books on which the editor has worked. If your goal is to publish your book traditionally, then you need to hire an editor who is familiar with publishing and the desires of acquisition editors
Ask for an editing sample. At Coghlan Writing, we provide a free manuscript review, and in doing so, we edit the first ten pages of our clients' manuscripts for free.
Ask for a price quote. Make sure you understand the terms of payment before you sign an editing contract.
Ask for a sample editing contract. Copyright laws require that all editors have written permission to edit your words. Therefore, it's important to sign an editing contract.