Kurt is honest and forthcoming with constructive criticism and guidance, and his knowledge of the literary arts is vast, from classical to contemporary, which in addition to editing enables him to provide individualized reading suggestions without my ever feeling he’s teaching to his personal style. From seed ideas to research suggestions to developing each piece, and finally to structuring my manuscript, he has been 100 percent engaged throughout. As we put the finishing touches on Are We There Yet, I became acutely aware of the depth of our collaboration. Now, well into drafting a book-length memoir, I appreciate his expertise, being confident that I can build on what I’ve already accomplished. And that’s exhilarating!