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Welcome to
Editor Girl, LLC

Kristen Koerner Simon
Executive Editor. Imprint Builder. Story Architect.

I develop comics and graphic novels for global audiences—and write about how stories, talent, and publishing actually work.

The industry doesn’t have a talent problem.
It has a signal problem.

I’ve spent my career finding creators who are almost there...and getting them the rest of the way.

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Not by chasing trends.

Not by waiting for permission.

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By understanding what makes a story work, and building publishing lines that connect with readers.

What I Do

Editorial Development

I work with writers and artists to shape stories from pitch to final page. Structure, pacing, character, and clarity.

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Imprint Building

At Nakama Press (Mad Cave Studios), I help build a global publishing line focused on manga, manhua, and creator-driven storytelling.

 

Talent Development

I identify creators with potential and help them level up into professionals who can actually deliver.

Editor Girl

Most advice about breaking into comics is either outdated, inaccessible, or unhelpful.

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I write about the stuff no one explains:

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  • Why good pitches get rejected

  • What editors are actually looking for

  • How creators stall out (and how to fix it)

  • What it takes to build something that lasts

Selected Work

A snapshot of the stories, creators, and publishing lines I’ve helped bring to life.

 

Nakama Press

Mad Cave Studios

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Building a global publishing line focused on manga, manhua, and creator-driven storytelling.

 

Netmarble F&C

Studio Grigo

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Led the expansion of Seven Knights/Grand Cross into webtoons and webnovels in partnership with Tapas.

 

Com2uS

with Skybound Entertainment

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Oversaw the expansion of Summoners War into a multi-format publishing line, including comics, webnovels, motion comics, and animation.

 

Shadowline

Image Comics

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Co-launched the imprint with Jim Valentino, developing new talent including Charles Soule, Nick Spencer, Joshua Williamson, and Juan Ferreyra—and later launching the middle-grade sub-imprint Silverline.

Work With Me

Whether you’re a creator, collaborator, or event organizer, I’m always open to the right conversation.

 

  • Speaking & panels

  • Editorial consulting

  • Publishing & licensing conversations

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