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MY WORK
CHASING CLOCKS
Voices of the Future: Stories of Strength and Sacrifice
“A brother’s ’bout the best thing
you could wish for.”
Reuben Byrne may not be able to fill the shoes his older brother left behind—but he can show his little brother, Robbie, how much he cares about him. The plan? Risk suspension by sneaking off school grounds, traveling to London on the afternoon train, and purchasing the golden pocket watch Robbie desperately wants for his birthday.
But a slew of challenges might be enough to derail the whole grand idea. In the end, will Reuben’s sacrifice be enough to mend things with Robbie, in spite of losing the brother who held them together?
Chasing Clocks is a historical fiction short story that is published in a collection through The Author Conservatory as a fundraiser to send young writers (like myself) to conferences so we can build our careers.
MEET THE AUTHOR
MICAIAH KEOUGH
I was born with storytelling in my veins—I like to think so, anyway. I grew up in Hawaii and spent countless hours outdoors risking life and limb with my siblings. I live for everyday adventure… and I understand the fear that creeps in despite courage. This is why I write uplifting stories, ones filled with hope and heart and adventure. To give others a glimpse at the light we all crave.
I’m a graduate of The Author Conservatory, where I had the honor of being mentored by industry professionals in both business and writing. My short story, Chasing Clocks, is featured in Voices of the Future: Stories of Strength and Sacrifice. I also work as a developmental, line, and copy editor, offering critique to award-winning, independently published authors and student writers. As an intern for literary agent Lindsey Aduskevich at Martin-Newens Literary Management, I'm hoping to learn (almost) everything there is to know about the publishing industry. (And help discover the next NYT bestseller.)
You can almost always find me with a cup of coffee in hand, a plane ticket booked, and indie acoustic music blaring in the background. I love my family and friends, am an ocean girlie at heart, and want to spend this life chasing Jesus and sharing His heart with the world.
What you'll find in my stories:
With over seven years of experience in developmental, line, and copy editing—as well as over a decade of experience working with authors behind the scenes and years of studying the industry and craft—I am able to offer in-depth feedback that will strengthen your manuscript while maintaining your author voice and the heart of your story. My goal? For you to walk away with a stronger plot, elevated character arcs, polished prose, and (most importantly) confidence in your writing. Wondering if we’d be a good fit? Request a sample edit or send me an inquiry below!
Pricing:
Developmental Edits — $0.012 per word
Copy/Line Edits — $0.010 per word
Proofreading — $0.008 per word
“If you’re looking for an editor who will embrace the unique vision you have for your story and help you transform it into the best version of itself, work with Micaiah. With an eye for detail and a gift for prose, Micaiah’s edits, pointers, and suggestions are always so valuable! Not to mention, she’s as quick to point out your story’s strengths as she is to suggest edits. Her enthusiasm was truly such an encouragement during the vulnerable editing process. I will definitely be using her services again for my next book!” — Abigail Hayven, author of The Colors of Rain
“Micaiah Keough is such a breeze and a joy to work with. I say these words because not only did she proofread my story in an uncommonly fast span of time, but she truly made the editing experience fun and something I looked forward to each night as we tackled the Google Doc together. Micaiah has a keen eye for detail, she knows the ins and outs of grammar, and she is a genuine sweetheart. She is excellent in her craft, and I definitely recommend anyone who needs a proofreader to use her!” — Alissa Zavalianos, author of Endlewood, Unearth the Tides, and Aliferous, among others
“Micaiah is an absolute gem to work with! Her unique ability to apply her skills and her knowledge of the English language and grammar rules with the understanding of working with each author individually and respecting the author’s creative process was such a blessing! She is very gifted in story and ensuring that the narrative flows and makes sense to the reader, all while creating a smooth and helpful editing process. Her comments were encouraging and helpful and I love working with her!” — Victoria Lynn, award-winning author of Once I Knew, among others
“Micaiah was such a dream to work with on my line edits! Not only was she super helpful at cleaning up my prose, she also cared deeply about the story and made plot suggestions that I found useful. She never once made me feel nervous or put me down. She was super sweet in all comments and suggestions made. I highly recommend her—especially if it is your first time gettings edits done, because she alleviates so much first-time anxiety around the process. Thank you for a job well done, Micaiah!” — Tania Ibrahim, author of A Realm of Rebels
Hey, I’d love to stay in touch! If you enjoy stories filled with adventure, heart, and a thread of hope, I share occasional updates, behind-the-scenes thoughts, and early news on what’s coming next. It’s more like a quiet conversation between friends than a newsletter — just a small way to stay connected on this storytelling journey.
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