About

Meet the Head Editor and Owner: Katie Chambers

Hi, I’m Katie—a professional organizational wizard of words and workflows.

I help editors run their businesses with clear systems and processes, whether they’re wrangling projects, tracking income, or taming their inbox. Through practical products, webinars, courses, and free resources, I bring order to the chaos—so editors can focus on what they love most: editing.

I’m also an experienced editor who helps authors shape their message and organize their words with purpose and polish. My secret weapon? Reorganizing a nonfiction manuscript so it flows logically and powerfully—chapter by chapter, paragraph by paragraph, sentence by sentence. With fiction, I help authors spot plot holes and restructure scenes so every thread weaves together into a cohesive, compelling narrative.

Before editing, I was an English teacher with a passion for writing instruction. I trained other teachers, scored in the top 3% on the English Praxis exam, and have never stopped learning—continuing to grow through editorial courses and professional development.

I’ve always been obsessed with grammar, quotes, and the magic of reading. While I have a love-hate relationship with writing (I’m my toughest critic!), I find deep satisfaction in revising my own work until it shines.

And when I’m not geeking out over best writing practices or Excel trackers, you’ll find me dancing, singing, acting, eating out, or laughing with my supportive husband and our three adorable kids.

A Small Look at a Big Personality

  • I am a sucker for delicious dialogue infused with intellectual pleasures.

  • While I love my life, I do sometimes dream I’m a Southern belle engaged in a clandestine correspondence with a yank. I can easily imagine the tactile feedback of a quill on the rough cotton-made paper as I pen a vocabulary-rich account of my daily life to my forbidden love.

  • The sound of a keyboard, a day filled with productivity, anything lavender colored or scented, grammar forums/discussions—these are a few of my favorite things. No, I do not like raindrops, snowflakes, or dogs biting. Sorry, Maria.

  • I relish the moment when an individual feels comfortable enough around me to let the façade fall away and go beyond the superficial level to reveal a wonderfully flawed individual.

  • While I am not Italian, I talk with my hands—a lot! In junior high, my friends conducted a little experiment: they tied my hands behind my back to see if I could still talk. (In case you’re curious: Yes, I could, but my hands flapped a lot.) This stems from my passionate, vivacious personality. Everyone should live life with passion and flair!

Katie Chambers sitting at her desk with a laptop in front of her and drinking from a large, purple water bottle.

Meet the Team

Abby Kendall - Editor - Beacon Point

Abby Kendall

Proofreader

Abby is a proofreader and copyeditor who specializes in nonfiction. She started her career working as a journalist for a nationally recognized publication before landing in content marketing and book editing.

Angie - Editor - Beacon Point

Angie McCauley

Copyeditor

Angie loves helping writers of nonfiction books, business and technical communications, and academic papers communicate with their readers clearly and effectively. She has completed professional training and continuing education through the CIEP, EFA, and ACES.

Caitlan Cole - Editor - Beacon Point

Caitlan Cole

Substantive Editor and Copyeditor

As a writer and editor with more than ten years of experience, Caitlan brings a passion for clear communication and a keen eye for detail to your projects. She holds a B.A. in English from Centre College and a Professional Editing Certificate from UC Berkeley.

Crystal - Editor - Beacon Point

Crystal Carney

Copyeditor

As a graduate of the Denver Publishing Institute and award-winning writer with experience both freelancing and on traditional editorial staff, Crystal has found a passion for helping authors put their best foot forward on their journey to success.

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Em Syth

Substantive Editor and Copyeditor

Em started writing and editing young and honed her skills while earning her bachelor’s in English from the University of Iowa, graduating with honors. After nearly a decade in corporate America, she’s settled into freelance editing, bringing your words to life.

Erin - Editor - Beacon Point

Erin R. Lund

Proofreader

Erin is a nonfiction book coach, editor, and proofreader who specializes in memoir, self-help, personal development, alternative spirituality, and holistic wellness. She is the author of The Torch of Brighid: Flametending for Transformation.

Marcy - Editor - Beacon Point

Marcy Ongert

Copyeditor

Marcy became a professional editor after careers in consulting and the law. Marcy has a certificate in copyediting from the University of California San Diego and brings a wide range of knowledge, experience, and curiosity to her editing projects.

Marsha - Editor - Beacon Point

Marsha Gershon

Substantive Editor, Copyeditor,
and Memoir Editor

Marsha has degrees in psychology, philosophy, nursing, and public health and formerly tutored high school and college English. She also has a love of fiction and creative nonfiction and completed editing certificates and courses in various genres.

Mary - Editor - Beacon Point

Mary Lanham

Substantive Editor and Copyeditor

Mary loves helping writers share their most compelling stories. She holds an honors degree in writing from Williams College and currently edits for authors, publishers, and game designers. When she’s not doing word stuff, you can find her hiking or snuggling a cat (usually not simultaneously).

Robin - Editor - Beacon Point

Robin Samuels

Proofreader

Robin is a devoted cat-mom, webcomic author, and expert-level binge-watching Netflix fanatic who has been editing and proofreading professionally for over ten years, primarily for independent authors of genre fiction, self-help and business books, and memoirs.

Sarah - Editor - Beacon Point

Sarah Bailey

Copyeditor and Full-Service Memoir Editor

Sarah graduated in Writing Studies from the University of Utah and holds a Publishing Certificate from the University of Denver. A member of the EFA and editor of a local literary magazine, Sarah loves supporting authors at every stage.

Patricia - VA - Beacon Point

Patricia

Virtual Assistant

Patricia’s medical lab background launched her career, but her passion for organization led her to VA. Excelling in data management and client service at both a hospital and a remote-setting company, she thrives on supporting others with top-notch efficiency.

About Beacon Point

This story begins as so many do: girl meets boy. I know … I know … you must be asking, “What does love got to do with it?” Tina Turner must not have understood: love has everything to do with everything. So get comfortable, as you’re about to read a great love story.

Scene 1: Nestled on the couch, wrapped in a blanket, twelve-year-old Katie lets her eyes wander over the words spattering the pages of her most recent prize: The Hobbit. Her family bustles with noise, but all she can hear are the words of Bilbo Baggins.  She thinks, What a silly creature! How could he turn away adventure?  for adventure is one thing Katie seeks as she devours book after book.

Scene 2: Brrring Brrring … Smack! And just like that, Katie rolls back over to sleep. A few minutes later, the brrring brrring comes back to life, stronger and more demanding this time. Dashing to get ready, she shoves spoonful of yogurt into her mouth. Finally, she sees the school, and like a kid at Disneyland, she rushes to her classroom to write the objective and announcements on the board. In the middle of her meticulous writing, a few teenagers bound into the room with exclamations of “Good Morning, Ms. Madsen.” Another brrring brings the rest of her students shuffling into her room. It is go time! With eyes twinkling, Katie teaches, laughs, jokes, and shares a small moment in these students’ lives. 160 students later, a final brrring causes her to jump. Oh goodness, time went by quickly. 

Scene 3: After a quick nod to her roommate, Katie barricades herself in her room and grades essay after essay. Pausing, she tries to determine the best way to word the all-too-important feedback, hoping the student will read it, understand it, and apply it. Either way, she enjoys the challenge. As she provides feedback, she muses over how she would just fix it if she could.

Scene 4: Sitting at the singles’ table, Katie’s eyes glisten with tears as her best friend and new husband share their first dance. Laughter and chatter permeate the air. Then, the DJ hushes the crowd and begins the party. But no one is dancing. Not one to shy away, Katie struts over to the dance floor and gets lost in the music. After a few hours, a guy asks her to dance. He takes her hand and time stands still (it’s a cliche, I know, but so real). A few years later, the happy couple welcomes a baby to their home.

And that is how Beacon Point LLC came to fruition: a love for the written word, a love of adventure, a love for teaching (but not waking up early), a love for improving others’ writing, a love for tackling challenges and stimulating the mind, and a love for a man and a child.

Loving that man and child started everything. Realizing she couldn’t be the kind of wife and mother that man and child deserved and remain a dedicated English teacher, she started advertising herself as a tutor. From there, she added more services, encompassing all her loves, and along the way she found herself swept up in a fun, but daunting adventure: creating, owning, and running a business.

Mission

Beacon Point’s mission is to help writers and editors shine their brightest. Whether you need your words polished, your message clarified, or your writing skills strengthened, we’ll guide you every step of the way. For editors, Beacon Point offers the support, education, and systems you need to build a thriving business—without burning out. Together, we’re writing your future.

Vision

Beacon Point is writing a future where better writers and lifelong learns flood the world with content worth reading and editors don’t have to sacrifice their sanity to make it happen. It’s a world where every writer has access to great learning and great editing and every editor feels supported.

Katie Chambers standing in front of her desk holding a sign which says 'Just a girl building an empire'

Values

Beacon Point’s core values guide any project:

Collaboration

Working with clients in a collaborative partnership to ensure all clients’ needs are met

Excellence

Ensuring all clients get the quality they deserve through applying all feedback and seeking out opportunities for personal development

Education

Promoting a love of learning and instilling clients with the confidence to succeed

Clarity

Ensuring clarity in the final edited text, in the process and feedback, and in all my courses and presentations

Testimonials

Ms. Chambers did an amazing job helping with my manuscript. Her feedback enabled me to make important changes I never would have noticed on my own. I feel now that my characters are more relatable and my plot hole has been filled in. I would use her services again and recommend them to anyone.

Lisa McLean, Adult Thriller Novel

Katie was amazing! She thought of everything. Her professionalism, and communication were off the charts. Katie was so patient with me and all of my questions as well. I highly recommend her for your editing, book description and Bio. She made this process smoother for me. I’m looking forward to working with Katie again.

Kristie McPheeters, religious guide book

I really enjoyed working with Katie. This was my second book project and my first time using a professional editing service. Katie is very clear in all of her communications and always meets to agreed deadlines. I accepted almost every change she suggested as she made my writing come across more clearly. What a difference a second set of eyes can make. I strongly recommend Katie Chambers’ professional services. You will not be disappointed.

Monique Theoret, picture book

Katie helped me edit articles on my online portfolio. Her work added strength and clarity to my content and message. Putting together a compelling website is a lot of work; I am really glad for her expertise, which freed up my mind to focus on the visuals, layout, programming, and other things. It was greatly appreciated, and I would definitely work with her again.

Jay Liu, Website Content

Katie Chambers is a wonderful presenter, lively, funny, and engaging. In this session Katie shared her processes for template emails, e-mail management, client intake, data and systems, and client management.

James Gallagher

Katie ran an amazing workshop on revamping websites. Not only was she giving critical information, but she also helped apply her teachings as she assisted and critiqued each person around the room. Her upbeat attitude kept my excitement going the entire time, even during the stretches of individual work. Katie certainly knows what she’s talking about, and her help and guidance were invaluable to my website.

Jeanette Smith, Revamping Website Workshop

Launching my first book was so nerve racking! Katie had helpful advice and was very encouraging; this made me feel I was on the right path. She was very patient and helpful with me, even through the multiple edits, which is part of her process anyways. She was a pleasure to work with!

Cathy, How-To Book

Great course for an old-schooler like me. It’s been awhile since I had to put a resume together, but she broke it down into easy-to-understand lessons that gave me the confidence to make real changes. She’s a very talented young lady.

Jane Ritenour, resume writing course

Great contents, Katie has explained resume “Tips” with great examples. Also you have all the required resources for download. I landed to this course to check if I can start working as a professional resume writer and this course helped me a lot. She has also keen to answer the questions I had. Thanks Katie.

Sagar Joshi, resume writing course

Katie is a genius. She brought my book to life. She was wonderful about helping keep my thoughts organized and improved the flow of the content. Her comments were both thoughtful and insightful. She had an amazing sense of what I wanted my message in the book to be and helped me bring it to life. I couldn’t recommend her more highly. She was a pleasure to work with and always followed through on schedule.

Pam Theriot, Self-Help Book

Katie brings vision to your writing, and that’s the difference between an order taker and a professional of her caliber. She is by far the best editor I’ve had the pleasure of working with. She is blunt, yet caring, and fully transparent. Furthermore, she is also master of keeping things simple but impactful for your audience. If you want someone who will bring about clarity to your writing, talk to Katie today.

Felix Lara, Business Marketing Document

It was an honor and a pleasure to work with Katie. She was highly professional, straightforward, and prompt. I will be working with her on future projects for sure. Thanks Katie for a job well done!

Dr. Brian Brown, author bio & book description