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Melissa and Rick are a dynamic duo that will absolutely help you produce your best work. From framing a concept into a compelling narrative, to structuring the chapters, editing, writing and supporting authors, their experience, compassion and savvy make all the difference.
As a publisher and publishing services company serving both indie authors and other trade publishers, it’s critical to find writing and editorial partners that are professional, cool under pressure, and responsive to the needs of clients. Killian Creative checks off all three of these boxes. We worked with Rick in serving a client on a tight-turn revision schedule for a novel, and he was a complete pro every step of the way, translating the client’s requests into solid prose on the page. I’m glad to work with Rick and recommend Killian Creative to others looking for professional writing and editorial services.
Rick and Melissa are a truly dynamic team! Their combined creative writing and editing abilities are second to none. They have a unique ability to find the voice of each author and express ideas consistent with each author’s style and personality.
Rick is both an accomplished writer and editor—and in the publishing world, people with both competencies are rare animals indeed. When I’m in need of a great writer or book doctor, “Killian” comes first to mind.
Working with the Killians was a joy for me. My book was so personal and to be comfortable enough with them to be open and honest with the pain in my life made this journey a successful one for me. They are professional, thorough, detailed, and most important—kind.
I was a reluctant writer! Rick coached me into a love and confidence of writing that has made the whole experience enjoyable. Rick’s ability to preserve your thoughts and stories while adding an easy reading style and ordering the material to best flow for the reader is something I could not have done without him.
All our experiences with Rick have been great. He’s easy to work with. His research is outstanding, and he masterfully incorporates it into his writing.
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Flip Your Writing Switch
https://soundcloud.com/rick-killian/a-mental-switchwriting-challenges There is writing, and there is not writing. —David Morley I wanted to share this podcast from the Warwick “Writing Challenges,” because I believe it helps clarify the exact challenge that derails...
Read moreI have learned that once you
understand that meanings are
in people [readers], you actually
write better. If you want them
to understand something your
way, you have to tell them
exactly how it is. If you leave it
up to them,
they will see it their own way.—Former student of mine
If you want others to understand…
I have learned that once you understand that meanings are in people [readers], you actually write better. If you want them to understand something your way, you have to tell them exactly how it is. If you leave it up to them, they will see it their own way. —Former...
Paper or Video?
In a world of innovation, it is fascinating to discover that sometimes the old ways are still better. Take for example the introduction of the huge, “Harry-Potter-sized” paper playbook given to Oregon Duck defensive players this spring by their new coordinator, Brady...
Read moreI don’t write books,
I think it is a terrible business,
and a bad idea for most people—
but I do launch mission.—Darren Hardy
I don’t write books…
I don’t write books, I think it is a terrible business, and a bad idea for most people— but I do launch mission. —Darren Hardy
Why a Good Book Is a Secret Door
So, maybe I'm a bit off . . . with a funny sense of humor . . . but I loved this, so I thought I would share it. Enjoy . . . this illustrates why creativity can be so fun.
Read moreWriting a book is a tremendous experience.
It pays off intellectually.
It clarifies your thinking.
It builds credibility.
It is a living engine of marketing and idea spreading,
working every day to deliver
your message with authority.
You should write one.—Seth Godin
Writing a book is…
Writing a book is a tremendous experience. It pays off intellectually. It clarifies your thinking. It builds credibility. It is a living engine of marketing and idea spreading, working every day to deliver your message with authority. You should write one. —Seth...
Review: The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character, and Achievement by David Brooks— What makes us who we are, And understanding the power of the unconscious mind
David Brooks’s The Social Animal is a book about how we become who we are, both consciously and unconsciously. It’s about how we grow up, how our relationships influence us, how we make decisions and how much control those decision have over our lives, how we learn,...
Read moreWrite only if you cannot live without writing.
Write only what you alone can write.― Elie Wiesel
Write only what you alone can write…
Write only if you cannot live without writing. Write only what you alone can write. ― Elie Wiesel
Review: Zero to One by Peter Thiel (with Blake Masters)— Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future
Let me start by simply saying this may well be the most important book I have read in years. According to Mr. Thiel, the future of our planet—the positive, growth future, not one that ends in nuclear apocalypse, gets wiped out by some strain of super flu, or some...
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