Testimonials

“Kelley is an author and editor of the highest caliber, with a refined academic approach, sharp eye, and analytical mind. Navigating the world of academic publishing is difficult for a non-native speaker, even for someone with 15 years of publishing journal articles and book chapters in English. Kelley became my support and mentor, giving me perspective, discussing nuanced theoretical concepts, and refining my argumentation. She believed in the project when I was exhausted and motivated me in every single email and Zoom session. Her editorial work not only helped me refine my manuscript, but also has transformed the way I will write in the years to come.”

–Ana Hofman, Research Center of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts, on developmental and line editing for Socialism Now! (Oxford University Press, forthcoming)

“I am very satisfied with my edited draft. Kelley helped me to see how I could write clearer sentences without losing any information. It was also very helpful for me that she provided explanations about why she made certain changes, providing feedback about my writing habits overall. I would tell other writers that Kelley is very accessible, responsive, and transparent as an editor, with a quick turnaround.”

–a PhD candidate who requested line editing on a journal article draft before submission

“Writing academic theory can sometimes put you in a trance. Kelley snapped me out of it and brought my attention back to the words on the page: poetics, tone, and how I was addressing the reader. Her advice made my project much more accessible, and she delivered it in a way that made me feel like writing more!”

–a professor and second-book author who received developmental feedback on two book chapter drafts

“Kelley was invaluable in the process of finding topics and contributors and balancing our various priorities when choosing among pitches. Her input improved the project significantly. She is adept at structuring and managing complex projects with many moving parts and conscientious about communicating the details of her process and progress.”

– Philip Montoro, Music Editor for the Chicago Reader, speaking about "Chicago Music Forever,” a webpage with original content on the city’s music history

“Kelley was the first person to read a wild, rambling draft of my introductory chapter and gave me invaluable developmental feedback. It’s always helpful to have another set of eyes on a text, but Kelley’s wide-ranging intellectual background and critical thinking skills bring tremendous depth to her feedback and editing. In Kelley’s own work, her artful use of language and intellectual design inspire academic writing that can reach a broader audience without sacrificing substance.”

– Amanda Minks, author of Indigenous Audibilities: Music, Heritage, and Collections in the Americas (Oxford University Press, 2023)

“This was an eye-opening experience, and the points we discussed have already helped me approach writing with more purpose and critical intent. I was overjoyed to see that Kelley’s edits resulted in a draft that allowed my writing to achieve the voice I was trying for all along.”

– Cody Black, PhD (Duke University, 2023), on line editing for a dissertation chapter draft

Kelley Tatro

Writer | Editor

Testimonials

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