Alana Oxford: “Kiley Dunbar was just what my manuscript needed. I’d taken it as far as I could on my own, but I knew it could be better. I just couldn’t get out of my own head to see how to improve the weak portions. Kiley’s comments were precise, accurate, and in the correct tone for my story. Her recommendations were so spot on that I felt excited to take them on board to create a better book. She really understands what makes a romance novel work and I’m very grateful for every detailed comment she made. She is truly a pleasure to work with and I’ll be booking her again for future projects, without a doubt!”
Donna Gowland: “Kiley’s appraisal of my manuscript was so thorough and helpful! Her encyclopaedic knowledge of the genre combined with her microscopic attention to detail meant that no stone was left unturned in the quest to whip the manuscript into shape. What I found particularly helpful was Kiley’s commentary on the overall manuscript, I read this before the annotated manuscript and this provided clear signposts to what I was doing well and areas that needed development. I am currently working on the edits of the novel and I have no doubt at all that the next draft will be infinitely better (and hopefully more commercial) thanks to Kiley’s advice and suggestions!”
Alexandra Wholey: “Kiley is in my opinion, the one person to go to for a manuscript appraisal. Her knowledge of what makes a romance novel work is second to none, and I am so grateful to have worked with her. Kiley offers a fair, constructive and precisely detailed commentary, and in manuscript annotations, and I found myself whole heartedly agreeing with every point. Her recommendations and advice has really helped me during my redrafting, and I would recommend her author services to debut and seasoned authors alike. I should like very much to work with her again in the future! Thank you so much, Kiley!”
Emma Smith: “Kiley’s course ‘Write Your Romance Novel’ was an absolute game-changer for me. It was incredibly helpful and confidence-boosting. Over 2023, the course outlined all the key beats to hit when writing romance: how to enchant your readers and sweep them into a story they won’t forget. The course helped build on my knowledge and enthusiasm for romance novels, giving structure and terms for tropes and plot lines that are well-loved in the genre.
Kiley’s teaching style is easy to follow and engaging. The bite-size webinars were amazing, and I loved the flexibility to fit learning around my schedule. Although I am new to writing romance, I know it’s well-suited for beginners or writers who might need a refresher. I’ve confidently recommended Kiley’s course to other writers. If there’s one piece of advice I could offer to aspiring romance writers, it would be this: Take Kiley’s course. Trust me, you won’t regret it.”