Kimberly Ann Priest
Author & Educator
Poetry Consultations
As an award-winning and well published poet, I have a keen eye for what works in poems and poetry manuscripts seeking publication, and I enjoy helping others hone their craft and find homes for their poems. Together, we will explore content, voice, context, poetic line, form, language, and grammar to make your poem, poems, or manuscript the best they can be. While this does not guarantee publication, I can assure you that I will provide you with honest editorial feedback that inspires positive revision and either brings you closer to your intended publication goals or helps you amend your aspirations to suit your work.
If you are interested in working with me on single poems or whole manuscripts, please send an initial inquiry through the Contact form below. Currently, I use Venmo for payments and partial payment is due before the consultation process begins. All consultations will be completed in writing through manuscript notes and editorial suggestions showcasing both the strengths and weaknesses of your work, after which we will schedule a Zoom session for follow up conversation for chapbook and full book manuscripts. Zoom sessions for single poem consultations are an additional fee.
Single Poems
$30 per page (1-20 poems)
I will provide you with line edits and overall feedback concerning each poem with reference to consistency, style, engagement, aesthetics, and appeal.
All poems should have a title and should be in one Word document on numbered pages. Each new poem should begin on a new page.
+ add half-hour Zoom session for additional feedback on any previously workshopped poems: $40
Chapbook of Poems
$600 (20-40 pages)
This should be a finished manuscript of poems. I will give your chapbook a complete editorial sweep, paying attention to the poems individually as well as collectively. I will look for grammatical errors and syntax flaws and make suggestions concerning style, order, content, word choices, line breaks, form, etc. This will be a full editorial sweep. Includes a 1-hour Zoom consultation.
All poems should be in one Word document on numbered pages with title page, table of contents, and any other appropriate components. Each new poem should begin on a new page.
+ add additional half-hour Zoom for further follow-up: $40
Full Book of Poems
$1200 (40-90 pages)
This should be a finished manuscript of poems. I will give your manuscript a complete editorial sweep, paying attention to poems individually as well as collectively. I will look for grammatical errors and syntax flaws and make suggestions concerning style, order, content, word choices, line breaks, form, etc. This will be a full editorial sweep. Includes a 1-hour Zoom consultation.
All poems should be in one Word document on numbered pages with title page, table of contents, and any other appropriate components. Each new poem should begin on a new page.
+ add additional half-hour Zoom for further follow-up: $40
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