Classroom Visits
I love visiting classrooms & talking with students. Contact me to find out how we can arrange to share some time together. Younger students enjoy having authors come read to them, while older students—especially those interested in writing, themselves–may enjoy some guided workshop time.
Let’s talk!
Library Appearances
I love story time! And I love invitations to read from Shay The Brave or to meet and chat with library lovers everywhere. No fee, ever — I support libraries! All I ask is your library adopts a copy of Shay The Brave into its collection & promotes the visit in advance.
Contact me to schedule a visit, reading, or author event!
Workshops
I currently offer several workshops. Contact me for pricing & availability.
Riley Kilmore’s Novel Approach to Nutrition
Based on the concepts of the Food Pyramid & a healthy balance of macro nutrients, this Powerpoint presentation on revision helps mid-level writers put their own work through a fitness regime to trim, tighten, and tone their prose. Varies in length according to your needs. 75 minute minimum. Can be done in multi-part sessions with writing time allotted in between.
Kilmore’s Fix-tion – 10 Simple Tricks to Stop that Story From Flowing like Molasses!
Simple, quick-to-apply self-editing suggestions to pick up the pace of any tale & engage readers more deeply. A talk of approximately 30 minutes that can also be a longer presentation with exercises if desired.
Riley’s MAGIC for Meaningful Character Management
Adjustable presentation for any age & level of writer from middle grade to emerging pro. Learn the five main elements that keeps a character moving forward. Length of presentation & depth of discussion / exercises depend on targeted audience.
Editorial Services
Add my writing know-how to your author’s toolbox. My MFA in Writing Popular Fiction, together with decades of writing fiction & poetry, equips me to serve some of your needs as an emerging writer. I can help you refine your craft, bring your stories more fully to life, and discover your unique authorial voice that sets your work apart from that of other writers.
While deep dives into developmental work on book-length manuscripts is not my jam, I do offer more than mere copy / line editing. Mine is an affordable but thorough editorial service that’s just right for many emerging writers, or even for more experienced writers undergoing a bout of imposter syndrome!
Your words your stories matter! I can help you put your best work into a world that’s waiting to hear from you.
Testimonials:
“I have booked Riley for multiple projects and have been continually impressed with the quality of her editing. She is thorough, insightful, and a genuine champion of my work. What I value most about Riley is how she doesn’t seek to change my author voice but rather to enhance it. If you are looking for an editor who provides detailed, actionable feedback in a supportive way, look no further!” Mitra De Souza
“I am thrilled to recommend Riley for exceptional editing services. She was crucial in refining my thesis novel, demonstrating remarkable efficiency and timeliness. Her keen eye for detail and swift turnaround exceeded my expectations, significantly enhancing the quality of my work. Riley is not only highly skilled but also a pleasure to work with. I look forward to working with her on future projects.”
D. Reynolds
“Back where I come from there are men who do nothing all day but good deeds. They are called phila-, er, philanth-er, good-deed doers! And their hearts are no bigger than yours. But they have one thing you haven’t got: a testimonial!”
Beta Read
A thorough read of your work resulting in concise but overarching feedback. May include notations like “needs more tension here,” “inconsistent use of POV,” etc. Experienced authors will be able to address identified flaws independently. Emerging authors may wish to use this service as an affordable gateway to decide if deeper editorial work is advisable.
$1.00 per page plus reading fee as follows:
Short stories (under 6k words): $25
Novella or story collection (under 40k words): $100
Novel or non-fiction manuscript (varies):
65k words or less—$150
65-85k words—$200
85-100k words—$300
Over 100k words—an all-expenses-paid vaca to Maui or your firstborn child.
Manuscripts must be in TNR font, double-spaced, properly formatted with at least 1” margins, all pages numbered.
Deeper Editorial Dive
Extensive line-by-line feedback & several-page summary addressing multiple elements such as use of POV, ways to heighten emotional connectivity to readers, use of active voice where lagging, snugging up prose to control pacing, honing descriptive passages, dialogue, use of metaphor, sculpting lines and paragraphs to control tension, etc.
Specific concerns you have for the project will be addressed throughout the work as well. Service includes up to three phone conversations of 45 minutes each to address in real-time anything you wish to discuss concerning the project.
The cost is triple the prices listed above, second passes available at half price.
Special Pricing for Special Services: I believe in offering flexible solutions to meet unique needs. If services described above don’t meet your present needs as a writer, free to reach out and discuss specifics. Detailed quotes tailored to your specific needs available free of charge.
Riley Kilmore 