After spending 25 years working in every aspect of book publishing, including editorial stints at literary agencies, book packagers, book clubs, and publishing houses, and as a published author and journalist, I have a deep understanding of the way the business works.

I know what publishers expect to see when a proposal crosses their desk or a manuscript comes due.

I would like to share that knowledge with you.

Zero To Breakthrough
Crazy Sexy Diet
The Family Dinner
Live It Love It Earn It
Same Place More Space

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Zero To Breakthrough

Zero To Breakthrough

Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour went from beat cop to combat pilot in 3 years. Within a year she found herself flying over the deserts of Iraq supporting the men and women on the ground. After serving two tours overseas, she had become America's First African American Female Combat Pilot. When she returned home, she realized that many people want to create breakthroughs in their own lives, they just … [Read More...]

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About Karen Kelly

I am a generalist but have a special passion for lifestyle, culture, health, business, design, food and fashion.  Please see the Projects page for information about the proposals and books I have collaborated or written, as well as articles I have authored.  I work with agents at major literary agencies such as Abrams Artists Agency, Inkwell Management, ICM, Waxman Agency, Sterling Lord Literistic, Trident, William Morris, and major publishers including Avery Books, Clarkson Potter, … [Read More...]

Testimonials

"Karen Kelly my angel who helped me compile all of my knowledge and get it into words. Without you this book would have no completion and little color. You have been an absolute dream to work with!" - Karl Champley, DIY Network host and author of Same Place, More Space (Chronicle, November 2010) "Karen Kelly acted as my freelance editor, and breathed new life into this project in a way I never could have done on my own." - Victoria Moran, author of Living a Charmed Life: Your Guide to … [Read More...]