Kari Tai is a Editor | Writer | Museum Professional | Dancer | Arts Administrator at SEATTLEDANCES. Colleagues describe them as "Over the summer of 2024, I had the opportunity to work with Kari on excerpts of my forthcoming creative nonfiction manuscript. Based on this collaboration, I would highly recommend her editorial services to anyone seeking a keen eye and a sensitive, thorough approach to suggestions. Prior to sending me line edits on the work, Kari asked questions about my goals, my ideal audience, and more. She asked about the most important messages I hoped to convey, as well as my dreams for the book’s positive impact. I appreciated this effort not only because it showed me that Kari truly cared about the book’s origin and future, but because it helped me clarify some of those points for myself. Kari’s bird’s-eye-view approach made me feel safe, supported, and heard from the very start. She offered the kind of careful, focused attention of which many authors dream. In terms of line edits, Kari was precise, clear, and insightful. Her comments ranged from suggestions on wording to ideas about how I might venture deeper into thematic material, strengthening the whole book. I sincerely believe that the book will be better because of her work. Not only did she send comments, she invited me to respond to them, then replied in turn to any questions or areas of self-doubt I had mentioned. When I say the process was detailed and thorough, I mean it moved with surgical precision. Finally, Kari was organized, respectful of deadlines, and quick to respond to messages. From start to finish, our work together ran smoothly and with comforting reliability. Writing—especially creative writing—can feel chaotic at times, and Kari’s steady hand allowed me to bring a new level of calm to the project. I am exceedingly grateful for the opportunity to have worked with her, and again, I would highly recommend her services to anyone looking to nudge a project toward its full potential."