I am a first-time book author. With Kathy’s help, my two co-authors and I just self-published our book, “Most of Us Recover,” which was a process we knew very little about. Kathy guided our small team through the entire process, from finished manuscript to a beautifully designed book to publication, that is now earning praise from avid readers for its content and design. Working with three co-authors gave Kathy unique challenges as we had to reach consensus for most decisions. She provided us skilled guidance, balancing astute recommendations with our open dialogue process. Kathy has a unique talent for joining her fine aesthetic sense with an appreciation for the written word into one seamless work. She helped create our book as a work of meaningful art. Thank you Kathy.

Kathy is the kind of editor any author would want on their team. She joined us—three authors writing in three distinct voices—at a particularly complex stage and immediately helped us focus our work. She raised our confidence, we had more fun, and without question our book became a more complete expression of what we’d hoped for all along. Ultimately, she brought out the best in us, both as individuals and as a writing team. A large part of Kathy’s contribution was her ability to bring the sensibilities of our book’s message into the aesthetics of its design. She heard the music in the writing, not just the words, and translated that into both the cover and interior design. Watching the book come to life visually, reflecting our intentions with beauty and dignity, was deeply gratifying—an inspiring gift at a time when we needed it most. Working with Kathy was a major turning point in the completion and quality of our book. We are deeply grateful for her insight, creativity, and dedication, and for the good fortune of having met and worked with such a talented and generous human being.

When I finished my handwritten manuscript, I wasn’t sure how to proceed. Kathy typed it, advised me on editing, layout, and design, guided me through the regulatory process, and coordinated with the printer to see the project through to fruition. I could never have done this by myself—it’s overwhelming! I highly recommend her services.

Kathy was patient, persistent, and professional—and a delight to work with. That’s why my book and website look so great. I’d recommend her to anyone, anytime, anywhere. Thanks, Kathy!

Kathy is a resourceful problem-solver with strong decision-making skills and the ability to accurately assess problems and develop cost-effective solutions. She goes beyond what is expected in every situation and takes her work very seriously. At the same time, she is a delight to work with and a pleasure to be around. I have tremendous respect for her, personally and professionally.

Throughout the process of laying out our books, our experience with Kathy was positive, fun, and inspiring. She is creative and professional. She took the time to get to know our books and our family in order to understand our aesthetic and personalities. Kathy was patient throughout, making the changes we needed to create our books. We are so proud of how they turned out. Both books have been well received, in large part because Kathy designed them with the reader’s experience in mind.

Throughout my years in Gunnison County since 1968, I have worked with Kathy during her time at a local newspaper, as the designer for Crested Butte Magazine, and as a layout artist at B&B Printers. During her work on my book, she was unfailing in her adherence to deadlines. When I was stuck on a cover photo, she reviewed more than 100 images and, in less than 24 hours, put together a sample cover for me to consider—one I ultimately used. You will not be disappointed if you hire Kathy Amen. I highly recommend her for your project.