About Me
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Hello! I'm Karla.
I am a bilingual developmental editor and book coach ready to meet you at every stage of your writing journey. |
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As an Author Accelerator certified book coach, I've completed the fiction program founded by writer, editor, and agent-turned-book coach Jennie Nash. Author Accelerator is renowned for cultivating book coaches who guide writers through the writing and publishing journey with confidence, respect, and compassion. Learn more about Author Accelerator certification programs at www.authoraccelerator.com
SHAWN COYNE created, developed, and expanded the story analysis and problem-solving methodology The Story Grid throughout his quarter-century-plus book publishing career. My expertise in refining and enhancing completed manuscripts is rooted in my Story Grid training, which Shawn Coyne developed. Continually honing my analytical skills through this detailed methodology, I integrate these principles into my editing process to ensure your work reaches its fullest potential. Learn more about The Story Grid methodology at storygrid.com |
Fun Fact About Me!
I hail from vibrant Mexico City, but my childhood unfolded in a unique setting—growing up in a border town just across from Brownsville, TX. Days were split between attending school in Brownsville, immersing myself in English education, and returning home to Mexico to reflect and repeat the day's lessons in Spanish. This dual upbringing gave me a diverse educational experience, fluently mastering both languages. Today, I am proud to offer my services to clients in Spanish and English, bridging cultures and communication effortlessly.
Client Testimonials
Karla transformed me from being "someone who writes" into a real writer. She masterfully helped me learn scene and story structure and also how to be intentional in the art of writing.
What makes working with Karla so exceptional is her ability to combine her knowledge with insightful awareness of my desires... as well as my struggles. This rare combination of skills and awareness made me feel seen and understood and fostered great trust in her judgment. And this allowed me to learn more, faster and easier than I thought possible. I am very grateful for her guidance.
It wasn't always easy, but Karla was very patient with me especially when I wasn't sure what I was doing or what I wanted to achieve. She was accommodating when I wanted to try new ideas or work at a slower pace or revisit past areas. And best of all, she always saw me in a favorable light, always saw my greatest potential... even when I couldn't.
For anyone considering working with Karla, she is very good at what she does. I consider myself extremely lucky to have found her. It's been an investment in my art, my passion, my hobby and even myself as a person. I'd never done anything like this before, and now I am a good writer, plus (bonus!) investing in myself boosted my self-confidence in all areas of my life. — Alexa McBean, Upper Middle Grade Writer
I worked with Karla to turn a first draft manuscript with an unsatisfying ending into a story that works. Karla suggested a brilliant way to fix the ending and got me unstuck several times. Her insights, imagination, and encouragement made a huge positive difference. Karla was able to see what was missing—that’s a rare and valuable skill. She provided useful, actionable feedback that gave me the confidence to address the issues in the novel. Her knowledge of genre, conventions, and techniques is excellent, but what puts her over the top is how much she cares about the story itself. Karla sees story the way the best photographers see light. I would climb over other book coaches to work with her again. — K Rudolph, Statue of Limitations
Karla was extremely helpful and really went above and beyond for me! I can tell how much work and thought she put into her agent suggestions as well as her feedback on my query and synopsis. I think any writer would be very lucky to have her help as they take on this grueling process!” — Anonymous, Upper Middle Grade Fantasy Writer
