Kate | Word Nerd
Editor • Writer • Orange Reader MG + Fantasy • Moody, Character-Driven Fiction ARCs • Developmental & Line Edits
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Work With Me ✦ Editing Services
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Editing Services for Authors Let’s make your story shine—without losing your voice.Whether you're looking for a full editorial overhaul or early-stage story feedback, I offer editing services tailored to emotionally immersive, character-driven books. My goal is to meet authors where they are in the process—and help bring their vision to life with clarity, honesty, and
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Plot Twist: You've Got Questions You've found me. You like what you see. Now you're wondering about my availability, project fit, or maybe you’re just vibing with my editing energy and want to say hi. Whatever brings you here—I'm glad it did. Want to connect? You can also find me on Instagram @plotandpaper for bookish
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My Editing FAQ
Clear Answers. Real Expectations. No Guesswork.Welcome to the Plot & Paper FAQ. Find clear answers to the most common questions about working with me, scheduling projects, and preparing your manuscript.Can’t find the answer you need? Reach out—I’m always happy to help. Find answers to the most common questions about my editing process, scheduling, and how
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Latest on the Blog
A place to ramble, review, and tell my own stories. This is where the reading chaos lives: bookish musings, sassy book reviews, and sometimes just me yelling about a plot twist that wrecked my week (in the best way). If you're here for the vibes, the voice, and the unfiltered fun—you’re in the right place.Not sure
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ARC Review Policy
ARC Reviews, The Plot & Paper Way If you’ve landed here, welcome! I’m Kate—writing student, word nerd, and emerging freelance editor. I gravitate toward immersive, emotionally rich reads with atmosphere, heart, and a hint of magic or mystery. Some call it mood reading—I just call it reading in full color. (Orange is my favorite shade, but
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Kate has 1,776 books on Goodreads, and is currently reading Under the Whispering Door by T.J. Klune, Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë, and Valverda and ...
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Plot Twist: You've Got Questions You've found me. You like what you see. Now you're wondering about my availability, project fit, or maybe you’re just vibing with my editing energy and want to say hi. Whatever brings you here—I'm glad it did. Want to connect? You can also find me on Instagram @plotandpaper for bookish
The Orange Reader System
The Orange Reader System
Your personalized reading compass—organized by vibe, not genre. Explore moody, magical, cozy, or creepy shelves to find books that feel just right.
Bookish Projects
The Stephen King Files
The Stephen King Files
Every story leaves a mark — and some linger in the dark. Coming in 2026Every story leaves a mark — and Stephen King’s leave entire worlds behind.The Stephen King Files is my ongoing exploration of King’s work through close reading, reflection, and craft analysis. From haunted hotels to small-town horrors, I’ll be diving into the
Required Reading, Revisited
Required Reading, Revisited
Once upon a syllabus, these were just school books. Coming in 2026Now, I’m revisiting them through a new lens — blending reflection, nostalgia, and a dash of literary redemption. This series explores the classics we were told to read… and what they really mean once we’ve lived a little. Because the best lessons aren’t in
Middle Grade Magic
Middle Grade Magic
Some stories still feel like reading under the covers with a flashlight — the kind that make you laugh, dream, and believe in a bit of wonder.Here you’ll find middle-grade reads that remind you why stories matter — heartfelt adventures, spooky mysteries, and tales that keep your heart (and your nightlight) glowing long after the
The Wicked & the Whimsy
The Wicked & the Whimsy
For the readers who never outgrew their imagination — they just learned to love it a little darker. Tales for the Slightly TwistedThis corner of the Orange Reader universe celebrates the curious charm and sly mischief of Roald Dahl’s stories — from the wild wonder of Matilda and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to the
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