“I worked with Kim on my recently published travel memoir, Go Neuro Way, exploring my love of travel as somebody with autism. Kim did a full edit of the book, comprising a review of structure, grammar and overall narrative consistency. Her work was thorough, detailed and extremely helpful. Kim also shared very useful advice with me around the process of publishing a book. I’ve never done this before, and Kim made the process much easier and less daunting for me. Kim was extremely professional throughout and kept me fully updated with progress and timings. I really enjoyed working with Kim, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her.” (Dan Bird, author Go Neuro Way)
“Kim was a tremendous support to me in the editing process. She handled my manuscript with great efficiency and compassion, considering it was such a personal story. I felt I was really in the hands of a true professional.” (Sheila Brill, author Can I speak to Josephine Please)
“Kim organised and corrected my memoir turning it into a much improved read. She did this with skill and patience, giving valuable advice and information when necessary. My book is now self-published. I couldn’t have done it without her.” (Diann Webb, author Simply Me)
“Kim has been associated with my literary journey from the very beginning. Indeed, alongside my wife, she alone has witnessed its evolution from a bizarre collection of military Bibles under the banner of ‘With God On Our Side’, through to my travelling museum ‘Down Memory Lane and, the telling of both within my first book Bibles, Bugles, and Bloomers and now, Gospel at Sunset on the Yangtze, Gospel in the Trenches at Dawn. We first met in 2007 when Kim, in her then capacity as a freelance journalist, interviewed me for articles in LIFE.info and Collect it! and witnessed my vast collection of Bibles, prayer books and associated historical artefacts. Very few people understand what this collection has meant to me and, more importantly, what it has meant to those in care homes, schools and the many groups to whom I have spoken. Kim is, as I have already alluded to, one of two I would trust to tell its story. I continue to value her expertise, advice and patience, and wish to thank her for leading me through the maze that is the life of an author. I consider her a valued friend and trustee of this remarkable journey that began with one man and his soldier’s Bible.” (Gary Baugh, Author Bibles, Bugles, and Bloomers and Gospel at Sunset on the Yangtze, Gospel in the Trenches at Dawn)
“I was extremely fortunate to find a genius editor in Kim Kimber. For me Kim’s greatest skill was preserving my writing style, philosophy and message while delivering high-level editing. She helped each page flow seamlessly from the last to the next. It is a joy to work with her and I couldn’t give a stronger recommendation to new and experienced authors to approach Kim. (Phil Toogood, author You Can Live a Black Belt Life)
“I had been writing, editing and re-editing my first novel, Missing Time, for eleven years. I had gone over it so many times that I couldn’t see the wood for the trees. I wasn’t sure if I would like somebody ‘interfering’ with my precious prose so I was a little apprehensive when I first approached Kim. However, her comments were helpful, especially where she pointed out issues with the plot. Further down the line, Kim has helped with formatting and offering technical advice about the process of self-publishing. Her services have been invaluable, and she always came to the rescue on occasions when Amazon KDP assumed I know what I’m doing! I am getting good reports from people who read my earlier versions and can see the benefit of her copy editing skills. Thank you, Kim.” (Terry Edwards, author Missing Time)
“I can highly recommend Kim to anyone looking for a proofreader and copy-editor. Nervously, I sent her my beloved manuscript, not knowing quite what to expect as this was my first venture into self-publishing. I couldn’t have chosen better. My writing was upgraded from an average family hatchback to a slick and shiny new luxury saloon. I never dreamt my words could look so good and flow so well as they do now. What strikes you immediately with Kim is her professionalism. Readily contactable when you need her, she is a delight to work with and her attention to detail is exemplary.” (Neil Starkey, non-fiction author)
“I contacted Kim regarding copyediting and proofreading my book, Milk. From the start she was helpful and quickly responded to my emails. She did an amazing job and I learnt a lot from her. Kim’s attention to detail is astonishing and the comments she made on my work were always the right balance of critical and kind. She sent me regular updates on the progress she was making, which I found very reassuring. I hope to work with Kim again and I thoroughly recommend her services.” (Emma Rose, author Milk)
“Kim is a literary expert and I can highly recommend her as an outstanding copy-editor. She has many professional qualities and it was a pleasure working with her.” (Dr Richard Willis BSc (Hons) MPhil PhD DLitt FCP FRHistS)
“I searched online for someone to help me with my grammar and make sure that I don’t waffle. I wanted to make sure my CV was concise and to the point. With Kim’s expertise, not only did she successfully do this, but also made my CV much shorter, always a plus. Kim is unbelievably supportive, always answering phone calls, giving updates consistently and providing general support where needed. There are a lot of people out there who just ‘Do their Job’ and that’s it. Kim, on the other hand, takes pride in her work and goes ‘Above and beyond’. This is really difficult to find sometimes. I can’t thank her enough!” (Sunny Rattu, business client)
“I would like to say a big thank you to Kim, for not only editing Billy’s War, but also all of the other help she gave me. This was the first memoir that I had ever attempted and Kim was always there to give me advice. She was very professional, and very helpful in all aspects of producing a completed book.” (Ann Davies, Billy’s War)
“Kim came highly recommended to me. She was very professional and extremely helpful in guiding me through the editing process of my debut novel. She offered me invaluable advice in improving my writing skills; she not only corrected the grammatical errors, but also highlighted where I was using superfluous words and clichés. Just these tips alone have helped my writing to become more concise. She also pointed out any grey areas in the plot that needed tightening up. Kim works very efficiently and offers great value for money.” (Jo Gabriel-Smith, author The Truth Healer)
“Kim completely exceeded my expectations working on this book. She is highly professional, patient and very efficient. She points out what needs adjusting to improve your work and has a superb ability to keep your voice, maintain the flow, and knows when to adjust or add text. Like any new author one can always feel uneasy approaching an editor for the first time, Kim makes it easy, from early editing to the finish. I highly recommend her for your project; she has been a pleasure to work with.” (Tom Roland, author The Secrets of the Seven Wardrobes)
“Kim has worked for Apex Publishing as a freelance copy editor for over ten years and during that time she has worked on a number of quiz books, eBooks and autobiographies. She also writes book blurbs and author biographies and has compiled 11 quiz books for us. Kim can always be relied on to get the job done to a high standard and deliver on time and I would have no hesitation in recommending her services.” (Chris Cowlin, Managing Director, Apex Publishing)
“Kim is professional, fast and super accurate – do not hesitate to use her proof-reading skills to catch the errors we all fail to spot… until after going to print.” (Matt Pulzer, Editor)
“Editors: As a writer one thinks, They’ve got a nerve. The trouble is, they tend to improve what we think of as masterpieces. One of the latest reviews of my book starts ‘Classic is not a word to be used casually, but Festival of the Gargoyles is a classic of Essex storytelling.’ That’s got to be in no small measure thanks to Kim and good editing.” (Robert Hallmann, author Festival of the Gargoyles)
“Kim did a fantastic and very fast job. She is a pleasure to work with.” (Ben Bretsch, business author, Germany)
“I can’t recommend Kim Kimber enough as the ideal person to engage for proofreading one’s work – she goes above and beyond proofreading. Many a piece I have submitted to Kim, not only for it to come back with grammar corrected and typos removed, but, on occasion, pointers about misaligned story flow, such as an incorrect chronology for me to amend. My works have been turned around in unbelievably short timeframes and all-in-all ‘best value’ price brackets. Kim can’t be beat. I am so glad I came across her business when looking to self-publish my work.” (Simon Woodward, author of the Brave Dave trilogy and When Evil Wins)