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I couldn't have asked for a better creative partner than Wayne Oram. Realizing this was my first children's book, Wayne was exceptionally patient with me throughout this journey. What's more, he shared valuable insights along the way that brought out the best in my writing. When it comes to illustrators, few can do what Wayne does. His ability to bring characters to life is truly impressive. His whimsical drawings create a special kind of magic you can almost feel as your eyes explore each...

This was my third time working with Eleanor, and it was the third book in a series. She remembered details from books one and two, and did an amazing job of making sure that the third book aligned with each. Her suggestions are always spot-on, and I appreciate her attention to detail. I would definitely work with her again!

Working with Mark Karis on Desire and Wonder was an extraordinary experience, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. This was not a simple project. Desire and Wonder is a very large work—nearly 1,500 pages—which ultimately had to be presented as a three-volume series. From the beginning, Mark approached both the practical complexity of the project and the character of the work itself with remarkable intelligence, patience, care, and professionalism. What impressed me most was that Mark n...

Absolutely lovely to work with! Brought my characters to life with care and detail I didn't think possible!

Kate's the best. I more than recommend her as an editor - if your story needs help, I implore you to reach out to her. She is skilled, perceptive and thoughtful at every level of the collaboration. From big-picture structural insights to tiny inconsistencies others would miss, she's on it. Her feedback was consistently spot-on, insightful, and actionable, and I ended up incorporating a majority of her suggestions. She helped make the book stronger in ways I never anticipated. KAte was also...

Ceileigh delivered exactly the kind of conceptual editing I was looking for. Lots of things I was too close to the project to catch, lots of things I half-noticed but didn't act on until she caught them, too, (and lots of comments that simply made me feel seen as a writer). I'll likely hire her for my next project, too. Thanks, Ceileigh!

Jennifer is a fantastic editor. She was super easy to work with and was always willing to go above and beyond when I needed extra support. She provided thoughtful feedback and was the first person to let me know when my character wouldn't behave a certain way! Sometimes, it felt like she knew my characters more than I did in the moment. I loved working with Jennifer and truly recommend her to anyone that is seeking out a book coach. This was one of the best experiences I've had working with a...

Eli is an outstanding editor and was an invaluable part of making my book stronger. He was thorough, honest, insightful, and delivered on time. He doesn’t pull punches—when something wasn’t working, he told me why and, more importantly, gave me practical ways to address the issue. He helped me address problems with plot holes, consistency, character development, pacing, emotional impact, and how to create stakes early and keep readers hooked. He also challenged me to develop an ending that w...

You won't find a more talented, professional, or more responsive illustrator than James. I gave James all 5 stars without hesitation because there wasn't one aspect of the project I didn't love. Like many of you that'll read this, my search for an illustrator was long and exhaustive. I looked locally and online, gathering samples and quotes from anyone I could. I eventually got in contact with James, and from day one could see his enthusiasm and experience not only through his previous work,...

Kourtney was an absolute delight to work with. I literally looked through hundreds of portfolios before I came across hers and knew instantly by her art style that she was perfect for my project. I knew the art would be exceptional, but I wasn't expecting someone who actually took what I was trying to do to heart and made every image more stunning than the last. She was beyond easy to communicate with, diligent in her efforts with keeping me up to date with where things were in the process, a...

I can't say enough great things about Wesley. As someone with a packed schedule, I was nervous about how hands-on the design process would need to be, but Wesley made it completely effortless. Working with Wesley was one of the best decisions I made for my book. From the very start, he demonstrated exceptional attention to detail and required minimal direction, a rare quality that made the entire process seamless for a busy professional like me. He picked up on small cues and ran with them, k...

Karolina is professional and polite. I can't say enough good things about working with her. From the beginning, she was clear about what she could offer based on my needs. I appreciated her outline which helped me visualize the workflow and the outcomes. Our communication was steady, open, and friendly. I truly felt heard and seen as an artist and I enjoyed the small ways we overlapped in our personal lives and values. Her book covers were all amazing which made it difficult to choose (the si...

It was fantastic. High quality work, on time. Nothing to add, Alexandra is the best!

Dr. Willoughby is both competent and courteous. We had good communication in the process and his editing notes were clear and insightful.

Rebecca was fantastic! She helped me hash out all my questions about the book’s structure and how it may fit into the unfamiliar publishing industry. She was quick, reliably responsive and I have no concerns. I’ll be back for a developmental edit!