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James is a fantastic editor. He did a developmental edit of my first novel, helping me develop and build confidence in my writing skills. He was incredibly responsive, professional, and meticulous in his attention to the logic and resonance of every sentence, while also keeping me focused on the overarching structure and tone of the story. I feel so lucky to have had a chance to work with him and would do it again in a heartbeat.

I cannot say enough good things about Colleen. She worked closely with me to make my dream project come true and she was super responsive and attentive each step of the way. She went above and beyond to make sure every page was exactly right, doing multiple rounds of edits to get it perfect. Colleen did an amazing job of bringing the story to life - the illustrations are beautiful and the final product couldn't have turned out better. I had never published a book before and she walked me thr...

Irene has been wonderful to work with. Her designs and illustrations are imaginative and striking. I love what she came up with for my book cover! She has been in constant communication, getting back to me quickly about any needs or changes. Her professionalism and work ethic are top notch. She takes great pride in her work, and it shows. Because this is my first book, I miscalculated some things, but Irene was very understanding when adjustments were needed. I highly recommend her.

Working with Rennie was one of the best decisions I made during the publishing process. As a first-time author, I quickly learned that editing is about much more than grammar, punctuation, and style. It requires someone who can strengthen a manuscript while protecting the author's voice. Rennie did exactly that. Her editorial feedback was thoughtful, thorough, and insightful. She challenged me where the manuscript needed strengthening, encouraged me where it was working, and always approach...

Philip was meticulous and masterful in his editing of my manuscript of my memoir. The grammar and spelling fixes were done uniformly, and I was provided with an extensive and exhaustive style sheet as a reference for myself, as well as whatever hands the manuscript might pass through in the future. In regards to the syntax, he pored over the entire thing and polished and streamlined the prose in a way that wasn't just economical and efficient, but artistic and lyrical. He also identified any ...

Working with Simone R. was a smooth and professional experience from start to finish. He was flexible throughout the process, accommodating my ideas while also offering helpful input where needed. Communication was clear, and he made adjustments without hesitation to ensure the final design matched exactly what I had in mind. Most importantly, he delivered a cover that aligned with my vision and felt true to the message of the book. That balance between listening and executing is not easy to...

Christina was an outstanding partner in bringing my website to life. I came to her with a vision — but not much artistic vocabulary to describe it. She quickly translated ideas into thoughtful prototypes that captured exactly what I was hoping for, often before I could fully articulate it myself. Each iteration was clear, elegant, and aligned with the tone of my book. What impressed me most was her responsiveness and flexibility. When I suggested changes or refinements, she implemented them...

I find it ironic that I'm at a loss for words about the person who brings out the best in mine. The truth is, I’ve been putting this off for weeks because I wanted my review of Vicky to do for her what she does for me; and that's shine. Her editing skills are only a fraction of the value she has added to my project. Through Vicky's guidance and honest feedback, every round of revisions has consistently produced stronger work. She effortlessly understood the tone and vision for my story and of...

Micaela was fantastic. I chose her based on two excellent sample developmental edits she provided, and mine did not disappoint. Her experience working for Harper Collins and Henry Holt really showed. She was so encouraging while also giving me specific, actionable suggestions for how to deepen my characters and flesh out my story. She asked great questions and helped me clarify any areas that needed that. We had a long Zoom meeting once I had her edits and she even agreed to read the whole no...

Working with Duncan was a very positive experience. He approached the manuscript with a high level of care and respect for the voice of the work. His edits focused on clarity, flow, and consistency without altering the underlying tone or philosophy. What stood out most was his ability to recognize what the writing was doing and support it rather than reshape it. His suggestions, especially around paragraph structure and readability, made the material more accessible while keeping the integrit...

Helen improved my initial Book Blurb with her experience and insight, understanding my intent and improving its voice. As a first-time author and writer, she gave an objectivity to my raw just-getting-my-thoughts-down-on-paper writing while suggesting a better style.

Becca was amazing. End of review. I mean, I could (and will) go on. But that's the gist. Becca is everything you want in an editor. She took my story and brought it back to me with thoughtful critiques, suggestions, and points that I had missed no matter how many times I'd gone over it myself. I had finished this story over a year ago and in all that time I missed so many things that could have made it better. Becca helped tease those out, and I found pure happiness revising it after our coll...

Working with Michelle has been a genuinely rewarding experience. She approached this project with remarkable patience, kindness and a deep personal investment in the story. Translating a work from Russian to English is no small task, yet Michelle handled the complexity with care, precision and respect for the original voice. What truly sets her apart is the pride she takes in her work and her strategic approach. She made the effort to truly get to know the writers, allowing her to understand...

Victoria was a dream to work with from start to finish. I am so pleased with the result and how easy it was to move this project to completion. Victoria was clear, organised, thorough, and genuinely interested in making my book look amazing. Would highly recommend working with her!

As a debut author, this was my first experience working with a professional editor, and I couldn’t have asked for a better introduction to the process. Micaela provided thoughtful, detailed feedback that strengthened my manuscript in meaningful ways. Her notes on POV, pacing, repetition, emotional clarity, and trusting the reader challenged me to think more deeply about every scene. I found myself agreeing with far more of her suggestions than I expected, and even when I ultimately chose a d...