Portfolio

Editorial thinking, writing, and work centered on story.

These selected editorial samples show how I read, analyze, and communicate about fiction. Authors can get a sense of my feedback; publishers and editorial teams can see manuscript analysis, audience awareness, and clear communication in practice.

Transparency: Launch samples are clearly labeled fictional editorial exercises, not client work.

Featured editorial work

Three ways of reading a story closely.

Each case study follows the same editorial path: understand the project, identify its priorities, explain the reasoning, and turn observation into useful revision work.

01

Sample Project

Young Adult

Young Adult Developmental Edit

VoiceCharacter introductionStakesPacingEmotional development

The Project

Annotated 5,000–10,000 word manuscript sample + 2–3 page editorial critique

What I Noticed

The opening voice was immediate and compelling, but the central want arrived later than the reader needed it.

My Approach

Protect the narrator’s energy while clarifying the emotional question that carries the opening forward.

What This Demonstrates

Voice · Character introduction · Stakes · Pacing · Emotional development

02

Editorial Exercise

Fantasy

Fantasy Manuscript Evaluation

StructureWorldbuildingCharacter arcsSubplotsExpositionStakes

The Project

Condensed case study + editorial letter + revision roadmap

What I Noticed

Rich worldbuilding was sometimes arriving before character context gave the information emotional weight.

My Approach

Re-sequence revelation around character need, then build a roadmap for the main arc and supporting subplots.

What This Demonstrates

Structure · Worldbuilding · Character arcs · Subplots · Exposition · Stakes

03

Sample Project

Romance / Contemporary

Relationship Arc Case Study

ChemistryConflictEmotional credibilityRelationship progression

The Project

Selected margin comments + case study + developmental recommendations

What I Noticed

The dialogue carried chemistry, but several turning points needed stronger consequences to earn the emotional shift.

My Approach

Track what each character risks in every encounter and align romantic progression with internal change.

What This Demonstrates

Chemistry · Conflict · Emotional credibility · Relationship progression

Additional publishing projects

Reading with audience and context in mind.

Editorial Exercise

Reader Report — YA Fantasy

A concise acquisition-style assessment of premise, execution, audience, strengths, and editorial considerations.

Market Exercise

Comparative Title & Positioning

Audience-aware comp analysis connecting manuscript qualities to current shelf and reader expectations.

Ongoing Publication

Kev In The Margins

Editorial essays and notes on books, storytelling, publishing, creativity, and literary culture.

Read the Writing

Professional development

Certifications that support the work.

Focused training in editing, digital marketing, social media, and audience-centered communication.

Poynter ACES Certificate in Editing awarded to Kevin BoringotView certificate
Poynter · ACES

Poynter ACES Certificate in Editing

Professional editing training presented jointly by Poynter and ACES: The Society for Editing.

Google Digital Marketing and E-commerce Professional Certificate awarded to Kevin BoringotView certificate
Google · Coursera

Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce Professional Certificate

A seven-course program covering digital marketing, e-commerce, analytics, customer engagement, and online strategy.

HubSpot Academy Social Media Certification awarded to Kevin BoringotView certificate
HubSpot Academy

Social Media Marketing Certification

Training in social media strategy, content planning, audience engagement, social listening, and campaign measurement.

HubSpot Academy Inbound Certification awarded to Kevin BoringotView certificate
HubSpot Academy

Inbound Certification

Training in the inbound methodology, audience-centered content, lead nurturing, and customer relationships.

Résumé

Kevin Boringot

Editorial · Publishing · Content

01BA in English & PG Cert in Applied Linguistics

02Corporate administration background

03English teaching background

04Associate member of ACES

05Freelance editor & writer

06Digital Marketing & Social Media Certified

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