Garrett Kincaid Editor & Writing Coach
Writing Will Get You to Basecamp. Editing Takes You to the Summit.
With me, you’ll go faster and further than you would on your own.
Free Access to my Mini-Course on Essay Structure
- 2,500-word article on essay structure
- Two top-notch sample essays with a corresponding exercise doc, to help you develop X-ray vision
- Three short video-lectures (30 mins total) on the structural elements of essays, arguments, and stories
Want to Become a Better Writer? Become a Better Self-Editor.
Writing and editing are completely different skills, yet they are symbiotic, complementary, intertwined. Writing has its own challenge: getting words on the page. But editing introduces all kinds of other challenges that have to do with getting the right words on the page.
Sometimes this means getting the wrong words off the page and replacing them with better ones words that are more apt.
When you write, you ask yourself questions like:
When you edit, many more questions spring on you:
And answering these questions is about as easy as spotting a trail-blaze in a blizzard.
(Not easy at all)
That’s Where I Come In
My job is not only to improve what you write but also to help you become a better writer. My edits improve your drafts, and my writing coaching improves your craft. To accomplish this, I support you in two ways.
Candid and Compassionate Feedback
On every draft, you will receive:
Catalyzing Coaching Calls
After you receive my feedback, we will:
Client Case Study: Scott Britton’s Conscious Accomplishment
Scott and I worked together over several months to revise his draft, focusing on compression. By the end, Scott had cut 25% from his manuscript without cutting a single chapter. We distilled the book to its essence, all while protecting the spirit and voice of his prose.
A Bit About Me and My Editing Philosophy
At nineteen, I self-published my first book (to no acclaim or profit), and I've been writing and editing ever since. My first book project showed me the power of self-editing. I taught myself the theory and technique that leads to cohesive, clear, and concise prose, and I learned to ruthlessly revise.
The best way to become a better writer is to become a better self-editor.
That means learning to see your own writing through the eyes of your reader. It means taking an objective and detached stance on something that you've created, and then doing the humble and noble thing of making it better—bit by bit.
Writers need editors, because writers need feedback from thoughtful readers.
My skill lies in seeing what you're going for and helping you get there. I have no interest in hijacking your work and wedging myself into the chair as your ghostwriter. I have my own writing to do. As your editor, I make suggestions and leave the writing to you.
An editor is a mediator, simultaneously vying for the interests of both the writer and reader.
I want you to accomplish your vision, but I will advocate on the reader's behalf that the journey to your destination be captivating and smooth, well-paced and well-structured. I'll point out all the places I think your reader will stumble and suggest a re-route around those obstacles.
Come to me with your most ambitious project. I'll make sure you get it done and that it's the best thing you've ever written.
Your friend in prose,
Garrett Kincaid
So, Are We a Good Fit?
It’s a “Hell yeah!” if these three things are true:
Pricing
Drop-In Editorial Support $495
Get personalized feedback on a single essay or book-chapter draft.
- Share a link to your draft in Google Docs (<4,000 words) and receive an in-depth write-up on structure and style.
- Meet for a one-hour coaching call to discuss my feedback and create a revision plan.
- Leave with a clear vision and the energy to keep writing.
Ongoing Essay Coaching $1495/mo
Keep your publishing streak and hone your craft.
Ongoing Book Coaching $1995/mo
Bring on a partner for your most ambitious project.
And if none of these packages suit you, let’s get creative—whether that means stretching the definition of an “essay” or doing a mid-size project for a one-time fee. I’ve edited keynotes and best-man speeches, personal statements for grad-school applications, and I’ve worked with authors on month-long book-outlining projects. Let’s figure it out in your intro call. If we’re a good fit as a writer–editor duo, I’m confident we’ll find a way to work together.
I’m All Ears
Book a free, 30-minute intro call so that we can get to know each other.
My goal is that you walk away from our time together with greater clarity on your current project.
Prepare to discuss your writing goals, and to do some brainstorming, outlining, or workshopping together.
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