Words create our world.
Are you creating yours?
Become a master wordsmith.
Halfway through your book, and feeling stuck?
Finished with a project, but readers aren't gripped?
Your vision has value. Don't let verbiage drag it down.
With 3+ years of editorial experience in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, I've seen what it takes to produce wordcraft that enhances - not hinders - your vision.
Let's discover your world together.
Have questions? I'm happy to help.
How much does it cost?
75 cents per 100 words. This means a 500-word article costs $3.75, and a 500-page book is $937.50. If you just need a proofread, I'll cut that in half.
How finished does my project need to be?
Not finished at all. At every level, I'm sticking to your vision, whether that's honing it or helping create it.
Do you have a degree?
I have a BA in Classics. Understanding the primary languages that produced English translates into understanding its thought structure and helps me attune to your own inner language.
You don't need to sacrifice your unique way of thinking in order to be understood.
What happens after I contact you?
You’ll get a response in 1-3 business days. I’ll ask you for more details about the project and we can meet or call to iron out the details.
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"Sofie is an attentive and diligent worker, whose careful research and reading enhanced our publications by catching errors and suggesting corrections and edits. She was a pleasure to work with and would be a welcome addition to any publication’s staff."
— Jim Kushiner, Executive Editor at the Fellowship of St. James
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Sofie Kellar helped guide my piece towards my vision, seeing behind the words towards the sentiment behind it.
— Katrin Surkan, '25
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She was very professional, and gave thorough and thoughtful attention to the article we were working on. She also made herself easily available to discuss her editing suggestions in more depth.
— Erika Kyba, '25
Why "Onyx"?
Onyx is an agate named after the Greek word for "fingernail." According to mythology, Cupid cut off Aphrodite's fingernails while she slept. Then, the gods turned them into onyx stones, which immortalized the rest of her body.
Just like Cupid cutting Aphrodite's nails, editing can feel suprising and even a little painful. But when we replace them with something even more beautiful, the whole composition is transformed.