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Lynne M.

Lynne M.

Lynne is a multi-published, award-winning picture book author. She wears many hats, including editor at The Little Press Publishing.

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Leya B.

Leya B.

What a life! I get to edit books--especially true crime, self-help, and dark fiction--and gently help authors share their passions.

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Vicky G.

Vicky G.

A children's book editor with over 25 years' experience in non-fiction and picture books. I love sharing my expertise and shaping success!

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Louise S.

A detail-oriented proofreader with experience in basic copyediting. I specialize in fiction, creative non-fiction, and memoirs.

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Ben S.

Editor/Writer with 20+ years' experience in B2B research/analysis and thought-leadership, popular science books, board games, music.

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Lana T.

Lana T.

Over 15 years of experience editing book-length manuscripts and journal articles. Have worked for Sage Publications, Manning, Cactus Global.

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Zena S.

20yrs+ coaxing brilliant ideas into publishable SFF, thrillers, YA, women's, memoir, and inspirational books. I'm an author who *knows*.

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Lee F.

Hello! I’m an Emmy-winning TV and Feature Film writer with over twenty years of experience and I'm excited to help make your writing shine.

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Katherine S.

Quick and efficient proofreader with experience of all genres, lengths and budgets. Likes whisky.

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Heloise M.

With a passion for language and a meticulous eye for detail, I will help your work be the best it can be.

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5 Stars - Outstanding Line Editor Rob MacGregor is exceptional. Working with him on my hard science fiction novel transformed the manuscript in ways I hadn't anticipated. His line editing goes above and beyond - he caught critical continuity issues, timeline inconsistencies, and character development gaps that would have seriously weakened the book. When he identified structural concerns, his suggestions were clear roadmaps to solutions, not just critiques. What distinguishes Rob is how he...

Outstanding editor with a meticulous eye. She listened to my concerns (protecting my voice and tone). Emily was not afraid to voice her thoughts and suggestions, almost all of her suggestions were used during the edit. We lucked out when we chose Emily to edit the book and look forward to working with her again for all of the remaining edits and if there are any future books.

I had a great experience working with Joe Levit as the editor of Forensic Basics. The quality of the manuscript was greatly enhanced by his editorial insight, attention to detail, and commitment to clarity. He was able to identify areas in which my original voice and intent needed to be refined without deviating from the original vision. His feedback was both constructive and encouraging, helping me improve not only the technical accuracy of the forensic content, but also its accessibility f...

Scott copyedited my 131,000-word science fiction novel, the first book in a planned series, and I could not have asked for a better experience. The mechanical work was flawless: spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and a comprehensive style sheet for my invented terminology that I’ll now use across the entire series. But what set Scott apart was everything beyond the commas. He tracked plot logic across 43 chapters, catching moments where a villain’s choices needed stronger motivation, wher...

Great edit with high attention to detail. HIghly recommend!

Working with Raúl on the cover design for my children's book was an absolute pleasure. As a first time author, I wasn't entirely sure what I was looking for, but Raúl had a remarkable ability to translate my ideas into something truly beautiful. The final result exceeded every expectation I had. What set Raúl apart was his thoughtful, collaborative approach. Rather than simply delivering a finished product, he took the time to develop several distinct proposals, each one carefully considered ...

If you are reading this review because, like me a few months ago, you are dipping your toes into getting professional help with your book, then all I can say is DO IT! I read through all of Mark’s reviews, and I knew he was the type of editor I wanted and needed. From the moment I made contact, I felt at ease. He is enthusiastic and genuine, but he doesn’t sugar-coat either. The thing I found with Mark is that he really understands the journey. I do not know the writing world, and I was hone...

Working with Svitlana was one of the best decisions I made for my book launch. She didn't just design a beautiful cover — she built the entire visual identity of my brand. For my second book, Permission Granted: The Inner Work That Makes Everything Else Possible, Svitlana delivered: Front cover, back cover, and full wraparound layouts (paperback + hardcover) Kindle and ACX audiobook covers Complete A+ Content design for Amazon (all 5 modules — approved on first submission) 3D book mockups on...

Lyndsay was AMAZING! As a first time author she did such a great job of explaining edits, ensuring clarity of my content and working to keep my voice and the impact of my message strong. She will be my go to editor should I decide to write another book.

Working with Alan Hebel on the cover for Effortless Clarity was a great experience from start to finish. He was highly communicative, responsive, and easy to work with throughout the process. He stayed flexible as ideas evolved and was open to feedback, which made it easy to iterate and refine the direction. What I appreciated most was how smooth he made the process. There was a good balance between bringing his own perspective and incorporating what I was looking for. The end result is a ...

Martha's editorial report exceeded my expectations in both depth and precision. I received nearly a thousand line-level comments, each one thoughtful and specific. Rather than dictating changes, she asks the right questions: where gaps exist, where the timeline needs anchoring, where repetition dulls the prose. She caught contradictions I had missed across chapters and flagged patterns I was too close to see. What impressed me most was her respect for the manuscript's voice. She pushed for cl...

Charlie is proof that even in our rapidly changing world that nothing beats a human artist. Our collaboration was seamless. Charlie was very communicative and professional throughout the entire process. He read my manuscript, which at first I found surprising, but that attention to detail enabled him to translate my words and characters that I've only pictured in my head into a beautiful manifestation as my book's cover. I am in awe of the cover he produced and look forward to being able to ...

Mine was a difficult project - review the sequel of an unpublished first novel. One other person described the project as 'the literary equivalent of surgical separation of Siamese twins'. That said, I was blown away by the quality of the output I got from Elayne. Her comments were accurate, insightful, helpgul and nuanced. I have worked with a number of editors, and while all have been good, this was a different level. It was extremely helpful to get the perspective of a multiply-published...

A great experience working with Robert. He polished the manuscript with care and precision, and as I reviewed his edits, I found very few instances where I disagreed with his choices. His suggestions consistently aligned with both the tone of the story and my intentions as an author.

After an excellent coaching session with Kim, I then had her edit my first book. I learned a great deal from Kim, and she did an amazing job with my book. Kim is both friendly and professional, and I would recommend her.

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