Kara Bernard

As a child, I dreamed of becoming a writer. I inhaled books like oxygen and scribbled additions to well-known stories in the margins, fantasizing about one day becoming ✨an author✨.

It wasn’t long before I started writing my own stories. And as I continued to grow, so did my love for writing.

In high school, I was winning writing contests and offered publishing deals. In college, my short stories were being published and gaining attention from my professors. At the same time, I found myself becoming my classmates’ go-to editor. And I loved it.

I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, then followed my passion for the written word by becoming a professional editor. I worked as Editor-In-Chief and Lead Editor for various digital marketing agencies, major tech companies, and high-end consulting firms before turning my focus to those I wanted to help most: authors.

In 2018, I launched Bernard’s Editorial Services to help authors master their craft, improve their writing skills, and create polished, well-developed works of art.

Since then, I’ve worked with countless authors editing hundreds of books—from memoirs to children’s books, fantasy novels to poetry collections. I also volunteer as a copy editor for The Mindfulness Bell, a magazine on Buddhism and mindful living. I’ve found joy and purpose in helping others achieve their creative goals and reach greater heights in their writing. It’s my literal dream job!