Projects + Testimonials
I’ve worked on dozens of books and millions of words over the years, helping authors achieve their dream of seeing their published books in their hands. Below are just a few of the projects I’ve worked on.
"You’re more than an editor—you’re a champion of my stories and my partner in bringing my vision to life. Thank you for improving my craft, holding me accountable, and keeping me from spiraling with anxiety all these years."
"As always, a heartfelt thanks to my editor Kristen Tate for her keen eye in breaking down this story with me, encouraging me to do better and tackling topics I was afraid of."
"So many, many thanks to my amazing midwife! I never could have done this without Kristen."
"I want to thank my editing team, specifically Kristen Tate at the Blue Garret. Here we go again, book 1 in a brand-new series! I am so grateful to get to work with you again."
"A shout out to my editor, Kristen Tate, for her insight and wisdom in making this a better book."
"Kristen Tate did a marvellous job with the editing and dealing with my stubbornness. But, you know, when she's right, she's right!"
"Kristen Tate is my amazing editor. She is thorough and exacting."
"To my editor, Kristen Tate, for helping me shape this story and build my toolset for future stories."
"Thanks to Kristen Tate for the very helpful and thorough editing and breakdown of the manuscript."
"My deep gratitude goes to all the people who deeply cared and enabled me to write this book.... To Kristen Tate, the English editor of the manuscript, for her probing questions, empathy and her great contribution to the flow of the book."
“Kristen was more than editor – she was a guide, patiently answering all my questions, not just about editing, but about the process of publishing.”
“I greatly appreciate the heavy lifting done by my editor, Kristen Tate. Kristen used her exceptional editing skills and humor to help refine this story.”
“Kristen helped me turn my memoir into a best-selling book. Her editing is insightful, rigorous, and creative.”
“Many thanks to editor Kristen Tate for your tireless work on the book’s many, many rough spots and for your kind and patient handholding.”
“An enormous thank you to Kristen Tate of The Blue Garret, whose edits, guidance, and suggestions taught me so much.”
“As I went as far as I could go, the heavy lifting began, and Kristen Tate stepped in with stunning confidence.”
“Thank you to my editor, Kristen Tate, for doing a fabulous job once again to help me bring this novel up another notch.”
“Working with Kristen Tate gave me the confidence to publish this book. Her work as content editor and copy editor is immeasurable.”
“Kristen is intelligent, experienced, and truly cares about her clients. I felt very well-supported and in good hands.”
“Working with Kristen was a phenomenal experience. I became a better writer and was encouraged to stretch beyond my perceived limits.”
“Kristen Tate’s suggestions about the overall story arc, character development, and my grammatical miscues served to make this book better.”
“To say it’s been a joy working with Kristen would be an understatement. She was incredibly patient, knowledgeable and present.”
“To Kristen, thanks for keeping it real in the comments, and for making me laugh as much as you made me think. Your feedback and guidance have been invaluable.”
“Thank you to Kristen Tate for investing in this project and making my first foray into publishing such an enjoyable experience.”
“Kristen Tate tricked me into believing my challenges were really adventures in disguise. I’ve come to forgive her deception.”
"Thank you to Kristen Tate for her diligent efforts to help our manuscript really shine!"
“For all the feedback, all the laughs, and all the stars bestowed, thank you, KT! You are a rock-star editor, and I couldn’t have taken this girthy book baby to the next level without you.”
“I’m so grateful for Kristen’s coaching and advice, and, most of all, her encouragement for me to push myself and write the book I wanted to write.”
“Kristen has more patience than anyone I know… Somehow, she finds the story and helps it breathe.”