"Kathy Groom is a tenacious, positive, and enthusiastic editor. She worked with me across continents to get my stories out of my heart and into people’s hands around the world. I absolutely couldn’t have done it without her."

Ray Pittman, author
When the Sharks Come (2017)
www.whenthesharkscome.com

"We hired Kathy as a developmental editor for our business book Getting Into Leadership Shape, and we got so much more. Kathy ended up becoming a collaborative writer, substantive editor, developmental editor and copy editor all in one package. We had worked with an editor previous to our engagement with Kathy, which is why we know that Kathy has a special gift. She went the extra mile demonstrating passion for us as clients and the content of our book. Her communication style is honest, direct, and respectful and she is fun and a delight to work with. I cannot say enough about her talent except to say that we will be using her again when we come out with our next book."

Janet McCracken, CEO
The Employer's Edge
Co-author of Getting Into Leadership Shape: With 15 Exercises to Strengthen Your Character and Competence (MindStir Media, 2016)
www.TheEmployersEdge.com

"Our experience with Kathy was wonderful! Kathy’s editing allowed the final copy of our book to reach an accomplishment so much bigger than what we could ever have achieved on our own. "

Ed Beard, President
The Employer's Edge
Co-author of Getting Into Leadership Shape: With 15 Exercises to Strengthen Your Character and Competence (MindStir Media, 2016)
www.TheEmployersEdge.com

"The first time we connected, I knew in my heart that Kathy and I were in for the long haul together to make my project a success. Kathy guided me through the editing process by focusing on clarity and teaching me to look at the content of my manuscript from an external reader’s perspective. She also gently guided me to go to uncomfortable places from my past. At the beginning, I was not comfortable to take that route, but I am so glad that I did. My book is already changing lives and I have received so many testimonies to this effect. Kathy introduced me to an amazing publisher and the rest was history. Working with Kathy has motivated me to continue writing. I am on my second and third books (concurrently) and I will definitely be going back to Kathy to bring more life into my stories. "

Oley Dibba-Wadda, author of Memoirs of an African Woman on a Mission (2017)
Founder, President and CEO
Gam Africa Institute for Leadership
The Gambia
www.oleydibbawadda.com

"I asked Kathleen Groom to edit an article that contained both legal and technological information. She did a wonderful job and provided invaluable help. For example, she identified a “hidden lead” toward the end of the article. She also kept me honest about whether certain terminology is a “term of art” that my audience would understand without a definition. Her writing and editing knowledge transcended the particular subject matter and helped me produce a clearer and better-written piece."

Cynthia K. Courtney, Esq.
Assistant Attorney General, Connecticut

"I’ve worked with Kathy Groom for more than a decade and have long been impressed with her ability to clearly see the heart of a story. She’s just as sharp discerning what makes a story work—or not work—and more importantly is able to suggest revisions. At the same time, she’s sensitive to the writer and doesn’t take over the project, but works to maintain the author’s vision and voice."

Shelly Steig, travel writer and novelist
www.shellysteig.com

"I entrusted a large, historical biography I'd written to Kathy to help clean and streamline. During the process we communicated and collaborated regularly. She took my 87,000-word manuscript and removed redundant passages, pared words, and re-arranged—all the while leaving my voice and spirit clearly in place. What I'd hoped to convey remained, sturdier than ever. The final product came out cleaner, more linear. An easier, more coherent read. I look forward to working with Kathy on future projects."

Mark Anderson, Personal Historian