My Goal
As the publishing world becomes increasingly competitive, it’s vital for a manuscript to be well-written and present a cogent and exciting story. Once that early novel draft is complete, an author needs honest feedback that includes a thorough examination of the elements of craft, as well as insights into improving the flow and identifying inconsistencies. I offer a quick turnaround and reasonable rates.
More than thirty years ago when I first became involved in writing and publishing as a creative writing student and managing editor of a national literary magazine, I discovered what I found most rewarding in my life was helping writers meet their writing goals.
Writing-related Experience
1994 - present
Karen Mann Edits
2000 - present
Naslund-Mann Graduate School of Writing
Developmental Editor. See karenmannedits.com for testimonials, philosophy, and bio.
Co-founder and Administrative Director. Helped grow this low-residency MFA in Writing program from 40 students to more than 850 alums. Since 2018, the School also offers a Master’s of Arts in Writing and certificate programs. Staff of five, 40 faculty, and 80 students. Currently part-time.
2003 – 2010
Spalding University
2003 – 2010
University of Louisville, Spalding Univesrity
Participated, with instructors and students, in several full-length prose manuscript workshops. Read completed manuscripts and offered verbal and written critiques.
Adjunct creative writing instructor at both universities
1986-2013
The Louisville review
Managing Editor for this national literary journal and small book publisher. Read submissions, readied manuscripts for publication and for printer, proofread, and distributed.
Education
Indiana University, Bloomington
University of Louisville
University of Louisville
B.A. English Literature
M.A. English Literature with a concentration in creative writing
M.A. Higher Education Administration
Book Publications
Historical fiction. Soft cover.
The Woman of La Mancha (Fleur-de-Lis Press, 2014). The woman's story of Miguel de Cervantes's Don Quixote.
Paranormal romance. E-book.
The Saved Man (Page Turners Press, 2014). Set in the first century, this paranormal romance follows four immortal Roman soldiers throughout the centuries seeking their reincarnated soulmates.