Kathansh

Helping you write & revise that damn book into a publish-ready manuscript you're proud to put your name on.

Story coaching, writing resources & editorial support for fiction authors writing meaningful stories in mainstream genres {Upmarket Fiction across Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Romance, Thrillers, Mystery & More!}

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  • 10m+ Words edited
  • 170+ Stories edited
  • 80+ Author clients
  • 7+yrs In storytelling

You're writing a book you love. And you want your readers to fall in love with it too.

{Without it taking forever to get there.}

  • If you’re writing a story that’s meant to stick with your readers long after they’ve reached ‘The End’, then I’m your gal. I work with a variety of genres: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Romance, Thrillers {basically any type of upmarket fiction with something solid to say}.

  • If you’re worried about editors running your manuscript through AI, don’t be… ‘cause I read, critique and edit every page of your book *myself* via my beautifully intelligent human head & heart ANND this Zero-AI Policy is covered by all my contracts, so say hellooo to peace of mind!

  • If you’re afraid of an editor “changing your whole story” or a coach forcing you into cookie-cutter frameworks, let’s put a stop to it. All my offers are led by your author vision, so we’re just getting the story out of YOUR head… onto the page, exactly how YOU want it.

  • If you’re writing a book that actually means something to you {and not just chasing that flashy ‘author’ label in your Instagram bio}, we might be the perfect match… ‘cause I aim to help you approach your story with intention and make it into a book you’re proud to share.

  • If writing your book feels like homework, you're doing something wrong. All my signature methods {taught inside my offers} are built to feel more like a game you can't stop playing… ‘cause if writing your book is not fun, it's not going to get done!

My Promise To You

Author dreams are too often used as bait {I was once scammed by a vanity press}, and I refuse to be that for anyone. Kathansh exists, so I can give YOU the kind of honest, no-BS experience I wish I'd had as an author :)

No matter where you’re stuck in your writing journey, I’ve got your back.

Pick Your Pathway

Circling plot, characters, and
3,482 open tabs… yet not writing that damn book?

Join Idea To Outline — my live 2-day workshop that helps you turn your scattered ideas into a powerful one-page outline, showing you exactly what to write + why it matters at each stage of your novel… all WITHOUT taking away the joy of discovering your story.

TURN MY IDEA INTO ONLINE

400 pages of a first draft you've self-edited 101 times, but it’s still not publish-worthy?

That’s your sign to book me as your Developmental Editor ‘cause I’ll give you 3 layers of constructive feedback that show you where your story flows, slows, or slips… and how to fix it all. I’m talking detailed in-line comments, chapter by chapter breakdowns, comprehensive editorial letters and post-edit coaching calls.

MAKE MY BOOK PUBLISH-WORTHY

47 queries, zero replies, and no idea what's wrong with the book you love?

I’ll change that with an Editorial Assessment by reading your full manuscript and telling you, straight up, what’s working, what’s not and why agents keep going quiet. This 10-15 page report is my cheat code for writers who're stuck guessing what's actually wrong with their story.

GET MY PROFESSIONAL ASSESSMENT

Rewriting your first chapter 7,930 times? Or feeling lost in the middle of the book?

I'll help you crack exactly what's keeping you stuck in a focused 90-min 1:1 Coaching Call {plot hole, flat character, a scene that just won't land} and overcome your specific creative block. One conversation, and you're writing again…

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Writers I've worked with

My Happy Author Clients

I hired Srishti for my 89,000-word adult fantasy novel. Man, am I glad I did!

She was never more long in responding to our communications, she delivered the project early and was impressively thorough in her feedback. I loved how she went into the nitty gritty… from places she felt were unclear, to suggestions for more impactful sentences or moving scenes around to enhance the readers' connection to the characters. I even laughed out loud at some of her inline comments. It was exactly what I needed and will no doubt enhance the quality of my novel.

Srishti helped me find the core reason I was writing this story and connect the dots with my why and the theme of my novel.

It took me from a first draft that was veering off course and making me nervous to write, to a new mindset where I can finish my second draft knowing exactly where I want the story to go.

Srishti did an excellent job on my manuscript.

Srishti did an excellent job on my manuscript. She infused a lot of in-depth suggestions that I will incorporate into the story. It was a very satisfying partnership and I'll definitely use her services in the future!

Working with Srishti was a turning point for my book.

Srishti has a rare ability to see both the big picture and the fine narrative threads, and her feedback was thoughtful, encouraging and deeply practical. With her guidance, my scattered ideas transformed into a clear, cohesive outline. I walked away feeling clearer, more confident and excited to write and edit again.

Srishti’s coaching program was an incredibly productive experience.

It truly made me look at my main character and story through a completely different lens and pushed me to think outside the box. I now feel like I have a much deeper understanding of my protagonist and a tighter, more focused vision of my story.

Srishti brings a rare balance of rigor and sensitivity to her work, strengthening the writing while fully respecting the author’s voice.

Working with Srishti was a deeply reassuring and professional experience. Despite this being my debut as an author, she never treated my work or questions as anything less than worthy of time and care. She answered every doubt with patience and clarity, and took the time to explain her entire developmental editing process in detail.

Books I've Worked On

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GROW

GROW

Jennifer M. Waldrop

CHOICElover

CHOICElover

Jennifer M. Waldrop

ManuMate

ManuMate

Jennifer M. Waldrop

Realm of the Banished

Realm of the Banished

Jennifer M. Waldrop

The Fortuna Coin

The Fortuna Coin

Karen Ann Hopkins

The Lost Wings

The Lost Wings

Camilla Vavruch

The Star Beyond the Water

The Star Beyond the Water

Jaycee Anderson

The Next Innings

The Next Innings

Rama Ramani

A Curse Of Illusions

A Curse Of Illusions

Vivian Sader

Escape From Iron Mountain

Escape From Iron Mountain

S. A. White

Underground Profits To Wall Street Wins

Underground Profits To Wall Street Wins

Kenneth Pfeiffer

Hey I'm Srishti

I’m the story coach and developmental editor behind Kathansh.

About ten years ago, I was writing my first novel in the middle of a BTech degree, wondering why there weren’t more real, accessible writing resources out there.

My search took me all the way to the United States and I spent 3 years pursuing Creative Writing from the University of San Francisco.

Today, 170+ projects and 80+ happy author clients later, I’m here to help you write & revise that damn book into one you’re proud of!

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