“Cherie’s keen eye for detail and insight into what makes a story shine is exactly what I needed. She understood what I was trying to say, believed in me and my story, and helped me sculpt my manuscript into a polished piece. Her breadth of knowledge and dedication to the craft are gifts to writers.”

“Working with Cherie as my developmental editor has been a crash course in writing, a fruitful and satisfying exercise in creative collaboration, and simply the best thing that could have happened to my book. In each of the drafts I submitted to Cherie, she responded constructively, always encouraging me but never judging me. The focus of her criticism was always centered on making my book better by pointing out its strengths and bringing the rest of the book up to the standards I’d already set for myself. By choosing Cherie to edit my first book, I struck gold. Having a good developmental editor is a vital component to a successful book, and Cherie is the best you can find.”

“Cherie tunes into the heart of the transformational message you want to share through your writing and brings it out beautifully. Her exceptional and keen editorial talents will help you convey your inspired message in a clear and impactful way.”

“The most beneficial guidance I’ve had on my writing journey are Anne Lamott’s ‘Bird by Bird’ and Cherie Kephart’s tutelage. In a time when authenticity seems in short supply, Cherie has been an unflagging source of support, honest feedback, and shared celebrations of each milestone I reached in bringing my book from 10 pages, some notes, and a goal, to a finished, and (we both think) well-written, 326-page memoir. What she’s taught me has helped me become a writer. When it comes to coaching and editing, Cherie is the gold standard. I’m fortunate our paths crossed.”

“Cherie is not only an accomplished and award-winning writer, but also a top-notch writing coach, editor, and mentor in the writing process. Every time we met, she opened new doors for me and gave me invaluable insight and techniques to guide my direction and practice in the writing of my book. She asks the right questions, is an intuitive listener, and brings an authenticity to her work that, to me, is unparalleled in the art of coaching writers. Above all, Cherie cares about the writer, their vision, and their product. I can’t wait to work with her again.”

“Cherie is an experienced, insightful, and skilled author and editor. She’s quick to find fat that can be trimmed from a story, plot problems, character issues, incorrect grammar, and misspellings. Her critiques are always constructive and she’s concise in her communication. I’ve worked with Cherie for a few years and I would trust her with any of my written projects. She is an invaluable asset to anyone wanting to push their work to a higher level.”

“Cherie Kephart’s observations are always right on. She picks up on problems I haven’t noticed and has great suggestions that are consistent with the intent of my stories. Loved working with her! I will ask for her expert opinion on anything I write in the future.”

“Cherie Kephart’s help has been invaluable. Thinking my 350-word children’s book was ready to send to publishers, I sent it to Cherie for review and comment. Cherie made dozens of suggestions that improved the text exponentially. She helped me elevate the story from good to great. Cherie is easy-going, encouraging, and thorough. I highly recommend her as a literary consultant and editor.”

“If you are fortunate enough to work with Cherie Kephart, you’ll discover a rare jewel! She is adept in editing my books and exquisitely in tune with me. As a writing coach, she supports the edge of my development, while skillfully holding my intentions and forthcoming projects. I highly recommend her work.”

“Cherie was able to take very technical information and make suggestions for changes that made perfect sense, but still held true to the medical nature of the book. After her review, my book became more cohesive and ready for publishing. She is very collaborative and timely and is a pleasure to work with. To this day, when I write, I incorporate the recommendations she gave to create a better piece.”

“Cherie is an amazing writing coach and editor. Each session with her is inspiring! She will guide you to go beyond words to craft the heart and soul of your message. If you want to take your writing to the next level, I highly recommend Cherie!”

“Cherie came highly recommended to me as a developmental editor. In the first moments of starting to work with her, it was clear that she is very good at what she does. She seemed to get what I was trying to accomplish with my book right away and all of her editorial recommendations were right on point. Yes, there were suggestions that I grumbled about and didn’t want to hear. But with some time to sit with them and let it all settle, I could see that she was absolutely right and that they would make the book so much better for the reader. If you are serious about creating the best book that you can, then I recommend Cherie.”

“Cherie Kephart is a master conductor in the world of writing and editing. Her feedback is sage, specific, and dedicated to creating an overall harmonious piece of writing. I am truly grateful for the way in which Cherie has guided me on a journey of transformation as a writer, since I have learned so much. Cherie embodies the true essence of an exceptional writing coach and editor: encouraging, thorough, and insightful. What a blessing.”