Working with Alex Kempsell was a game-changer for my novel. Beforehand, I felt completely lost—disconnected from my story, overwhelmed by revisions, and unsure of how to move forward. But Alex’s developmental edit changed everything! His feedback wasn’t just insightful; it was transformational. He has a rare gift for understanding a writer’s vision while pushing them to improve in ways that feel both exciting and achievable.

Every suggestion he made strengthened my story, helping me refine my worldbuilding, deepen my characters, and sharpen my plot. More than that, he reignited my passion for writing. Since receiving my edit, I’ve been working on my book every single day, excited and motivated like never before.

It’s also important to note that Alex never once doubted me as a writer. Trusting someone to read and essentially tear apart something I’ve poured so much love, care, and time into is terrifying. I was scared he’d return my manuscript covered in red, with little support or guidance. How wrong I was. From the very beginning—even when I first received my free editing sample nearly a year ago—Alex has encouraged me every step of the way. He has never made me feel like I wasn’t doing an amazing job, even when my own self-doubt tried to convince me otherwise.

When I received my editorial letter, it wasn’t just detailed and thorough—it was filled with reassurance that he believes in me. Every comment he left, every suggestion he made, showed that he wasn’t just editing my manuscript—he was invested in it. I can tell that his feedback doesn’t come from a place of criticism but from his own passion for storytelling. He genuinely cares, not just about making my book better, but about making me a stronger writer.

If you’re looking for an editor who is not only skilled but also deeply supportive, Alex is the one. He doesn’t just make your book better—he makes you better. I cannot recommend him enough!



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I cannot understate the value that finding the right editor has brought to my manuscript. I can say quite honestly that Alex Kempsell has been, by far, the best investment for my story. He’s worked within my means by helping me split the cost and work of my manuscript into smaller segments, provided a sample edit to give me a chance to review his work, asked thoughtful questions, provided insightful commentary, and even provided editorial letters at my request to help identify areas where my work could use improvements. He’s also balanced constructive critiques with positive reinforcements and feedback (something most authors will agree we often desperately crave).

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Alex is great! He’s been a trusted editor of my editing team and delivered helpful feedback on all our projects together. A great collaborator, he communicates well with clients to help them fulfill their vision on the written page. Recommended!

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I can't recommend Alex's copy editing highly enough. He's thoughtful about his suggestions, exacting in his word choice and provides an exceptional level of polish to the finished product. If you need any type of copy editing services he is the perfect person for the job.

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I recently had Alex Kempsell line/copy edit my first novel. He did a fantastic job. I highly recommend him. He communicated with me almost every week and let me know if he had any questions. He sent updates on his progress so I could review it. He gave me many suggestions about my book to meet the industry standards and guided me on my next steps for publishing.

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There’s a ton of editors out there, but I’m really glad I went with Alex! Not only are his editing skills great, but what I liked the most is that he was accessible and more than willing to go that extra mile with me . . . Would definitely recommend him to anyone who needs a super “user friendly” editor!

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Alex did a superb job handling my epic fantasy manuscript with a line edit and copy edit. He caught many errors that I wasn’t able to identify during my own rounds of self-editing. Throughout the work, Alex made many helpful suggestions that improved the overall clarity of the book, while still retaining my “author voice.” I plan on using Alex’s services again in the future, and highly recommend using him as your editor.

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Alex is a total rockstar and hiring him was the best thing I could’ve done! He was amazingly easy to work with, fantastic communication and really knows what he is doing!

Thank you Alex, truly!

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Alex was very communicative during the process and gave me feedback that was not only helpful, but very much helped improve my novel. I would absolutely recommend working with him and would love to have him as my editor for my future projects!

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Working with Alex was one of the most relaxing and enjoyable experiences! His knowledge shines through with regards to the craft and his comments are always solid. No question was ever too much and I never felt like I was being a burden or being silly. His communication throughout was phenomenal and he was incredibly transparent. I cannot thank Alex enough for the work he put into my line edits and the advice he offered! Would 110% recommend him and will most certainly be returning for more of his editing services!

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I was hesitant to give my project over to an editor because nobody wants to hear that what you've been working on for a long time (years in my case) has X amount of things that need to be improved. However, working with Alex was great! His edits and comments have rejuvenated my passion for this project. I could not recommend him enough, he has truly been great.

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