K.R. Morgan
Writer & Editor
Kal writes queer fantasy with gods, magic, and romance and can be found brainrotting over a rotating cast of their guys (gender-neutral) and making obnoxiously-long themed playlists.When not writing, they are an avid reader, video gamer, and TTRPG-er. Kal graduated with an English B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in 2021 and currently works as a technical editor with a sprinkling of freelance fiction editing.
CREDENTIALS
Kal holds a bachelor's degree in English, specializing in editing, writing, and publishing, complemented by a minor in professional writing. With a three-year tenure at Cornerstone Press, the student-run publishing house at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Kal has proven expertise as a content and copy editor, Editorial Manager, and Editorial Director.Additionally, Kal has worked as a technical copy and content editor for 3 years and has experience critiquing and beta-reading novels across various genre fiction.
SPECIALTIES
- Line editing
- YA, NA, Adult
- Contemporary, Romance (+ subgenres such as erotica, romantasy, or romcom), Sci-Fi, Fantasy genres
Only accepting fiction manuscripts.
Open to other genres, those listed are the most familiar to me.
All price ranges are estimates. Editorial turnaround is 2 - 4 weeks depending on the service and each manuscript.Partial Manuscripts
Query Pages – $15 flat rate
Critique focused on line edits and proofreading for a query-ready manuscript's first 15 pages. Prologue included.60K or Less – $2.5 per 1000 words
Critique focused on developmental edits for early drafts up to 60K words. Also includes minor copy edits + edit letter.
-- First acts;
-- First + second acts under 60K words total20 - 30K words: ~ $50 - $75
31 - 40K words: ~ $77 - $100
41 - 50K words: ~ $102 - $125
51 - 60K words: ~ $127 - $150
All price ranges are estimates. Editorial turnaround is 2 - 4 weeks depending on the service and each manuscript.Full Manuscripts
Early Drafts – $3 per 1000 words
Critique focused on developmental edits for early drafts. Also includes moderate copy edits + edit letter.60 - 79K words: ~ $180 - $237
80 - 99K words: ~ $240 - $297
100 - 110K words: ~ $300 - $330Copy Edits – $3 per 1000 words
Critique focused on line edits and proofreading for later drafts.
-- Near publish or query ready manuscripts;
-- Manuscripts that have already received developmental work60 - 79K words: ~ $180 - $237
80 - 99K words: ~ $240 - $297
100 - 110K words: ~ $300 - $330
All price ranges are estimates. Editorial turnaround is 2 - 4 weeks depending on the service and each manuscript.Novellas
$3 per 1000 words
Critique focused on developmental and copy edits for books 40K words and under.$1.5 per 1000 words for subsequent revisions on additional drafts.
I'd love to work through the manuscript's full process with you!
BY A THREAD
REVISING
BY A THREAD is a dual-POV adult romantasy reminiscent of the intimate stakes, accessible fantasy of Legends & Lattes, and features a queer romance, neurodivergent main characters, and lush worldbuilding akin to A Taste of Gold and Iron.
"Kal Morgan was an absolute joy to work with in preparing my short story collection for publication. An excellent communicator and keen intellect, I always knew that Township was in good hands under Kal's guidance."
— Jamie Lyn Smith, author of Township-"Kal Morgan was quick, professional, and their feedback was invaluable. They understood my book from the get go and provided deep insight into story, character development, and scene building. Along with their impeccable attention to detail and firm understanding of grammatical rules, Kal's editing took my work to the next level. The quality of work for the price is unbeatable and I would recommend them to anyone who asked, no matter where in the drafting process they're at."
— Olive J. Kelley, author of As the Light Goes Out-"Kal led developmental editorial work on my book Evangelina Everyday while an editor at Cornerstone Press, and their insights were spot-on from the start, leading me to develop my main character's backstory and motivations more fully, and to adjust overall pacing. Feedback was precise, helpful, and timely. I so appreciate both their wisdom and their manner which nudged my book into becoming the very best it could be."
— Dawn Burns, author of Evangelina Everyday
CONTRIBUTIONS
Evangelina Everyday by Dawn Burns
Township by Jamie Lyn Smith
As the Light Goes Out by Olive J. Kelley
D3F3CT by Olive J. Kelley