Kimberly Kessler is a Story Grid Certified Editor, TEDx speaker, and one-fourth of the Story Grid Editor Roundtable Podcast. As an editor, she specializes in crafting authentic character arcs and internally-driven stories. As a novelist and filmmaker, she uses humor as a means to cope with and explore trauma--ultimately, so we can find a redemptive perspective on pain. She lives in Washington state with her stand-up comedian husband and three "think they're a comedian" kids. You can connect with her directly at www.kimberkessler.com.