Kyleen Wren

Author. Artist. Alchemist.

Transforming the mundane into the magical through the power of storytelling.

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Writing Critique Services

Why Work With Me?

✔ Insightful, honest, and encouraging feedback
✔ Tons of experience with speculative fiction structure and expectations
✔ A balance of critique and praise (because both are important)
✔ Reader-focused notes that stay true to your voice
✔ Flexible, responsive communication

Whether you're prepping for agents, indie publishing, or just trying to write the best book you can, I’ll meet you where you are, and help you take your story to the next level. I know how vulnerable it can feel to hand over your work, and I never take that trust lightly. Whether this is your first novel or your tenth, I’m here to help you get one step closer to the story you want to tell.

With 3 options to choose from, you can feel confident in what you’re sending out to agents!
This is a reader-focused evaluation of your manuscript, designed to help you understand how your story lands with someone coming in cold, just like a future reader (or agent). I’ll give you honest, thoughtful feedback that highlights both what’s working and what might need another look.
This is a comprehensive critique focused on big-picture story elements, plus detailed commentary throughout your manuscript. It’s not a full developmental edit, but it goes much deeper than a beta read. Perfect for writers looking to revise with confidence.
This service is for writers who don’t need a formal critique right now, but do want someone in their corner. I’m someone to talk things through with, break through blocks, and help you build confidence.

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CURRENT PROJECTS

Status: Revising

42-year-old Bea must recover her memories and confront the grief and chaos of her past, despite the magical amnesia which took everything in the first place. If she can’t, someone she loves will be the next victim.

When the Academies investigate undocumented magic use in Benteo, family man Sen must agree to leave his utopia and go on a mysterious Assignment in exchange for his family's safety and freedom.

Status: Revising

Status: Draft 1 finished

When hospice nurse Amaya (secretly a siphon—absolutely not a vampire) accidentally heals and grants immortality to a patient, she must flee a shadowy organization eager to control her life-giving power.

From the Journal

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Positive Character Arcs

When our characters overcome, adapt, learn, and grow, we often leave inspired and satisfied, whether there’s a happy ending to the story or not.

The Tears Came

She’s in every single person she touched, and with 94 years on this planet, she touched many. I’m so thankful for the time we had, even if it never would have been enough. And I’m so thankful she can rest now.

Writing Tip: Character Arc Overview

We’re all in a constant state of flux, ever changing. Even when it doesn’t feel like it’s the case, stasis is an illusion. This is true in real life, and it’s true in the stories we write.

New Writing Service: Writer Chat!

Whether you’re in the messy middle, the early idea phase, or gearing up for revisions, this service is a low-pressure way to get support, stay motivated, and move forward with confidence.

Reflections On Rejection

We might have taken a detour, but if we look around with curiosity instead of frustration, we may find all kinds of beauty. We may even find ourselves grateful one day.

Book Review: Sunrise On The Reaping

We thought we knew Haymich’s story already, but we were wrong. Collins reminds us to question what we see, lest we fall victim to Capitol propaganda, too.