Testimonials

Thanks to Joy’s global editing of my debut novel, I feel inspired to start rewriting it again, after shelving it for several months, not knowing how or even whether to carry on with it. Her critique was sensitive, encouraging, thorough, and professional, with constructive guidelines that were easy to read and digest. I now feel confident I can pick up the pieces of my neglected novel, ruthlessly cut out the irrelevant bits and add some new chapters that should hold the plot together more tightly. I can’t thank you enough, Joy!

Caroline Repton | Developmental edit, women’s fiction

Joy really took the time to understand what I was going for with my novel, and offered edits that kept my voice, but also made it much more readable. Rather than telling me how to change my book, everything she did enhanced it and made it better, and I am so grateful to her. She worked quickly and efficiently, and I couldn’t have asked for a more thorough job.

Heather Teysko | Developmental edit, historical/time slip

Joy teased out knotted problems and offered helpful, practical solutions for my historical fiction novel. Her thorough analysis and helpful in-text notes made me feel she really understood the work. Her insight and enthusiasm about the subject matter have been very encouraging. I highly recommend her.

Elisabeth Brooke | Developmental edit, historical fiction

Joy lived up to her name. Thorough, precise—I was beyond impressed with her work on my novel. She was very thoughtful of my needs and open to questions and concerns. I loved that she sent me a detailed questionnaire about how I like to write and asked what my choices were about the process. I’ve worked with others who just take your work and disappear until the deadline. But Joy is with you every step of the way.

Dawn Lamond | Copy edit, young adult fantasy

“Joy’s ability to visualize what the book could be was extraordinary. She not only understood my writing style, she was genuinely interested in the story.

The project was written, but I needed someone to take a look at it from 20,000 feet and tell me what needed to be done.

After developmental editing, everything changed. For the better! Joy separated the sections of my book, asked me to write a new section, then put the book back together like a puzzle. I believe Joy infinitely improved the quality of my story. After my husband read the printed proof copy, he said, ‘Your developmental editor was right about EVERYTHING!'”

Diane Tarantini | author, memoir

“Joy is very committed to her job. She is ready to answer all your questions and help you with your doubts about your writing. She even went the extra mile by checking some legal issues. She is highly professional and she meets the deadlines, she stays in touch with you throughout the whole process.

Finally, which is probably the most important thing, she is a lovely person to work with.”

Anna Parsifal | author, literary romance

“My gratitude to Joy for her wonderful style sheet (I can imagine a short story in the form) as well as her painstaking attention to detail. Wonderful stuff … truly!”

Terry Roberts | author, The Stephen Robbins Chronicles