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Editing and Publication Support
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5 – Star Reviews
Editing and Publication Support
I loved the open communication throughout the process. I loved the way Shelly formulated their ideas in a kind and nonjudgmental way. I’m a sensitive soul but not once did I feel offended by the suggestions. I loved their comments about parts they loved or related to in the book! This made it feel like Shelly was a reader as well as an editor and it was amazing! – Athena Barnim, author of Forgiving Me, Finding You
“There were many things that I appreciated about working with Shelly. I found their communication style around deadlines and expectations to be clear and reasonable. They provided interim feedback on my manuscript as they was halfway through the process with their initial thoughts. And their final feedback on my manuscript was very thorough and thoughtful. I appreciated the constructive criticism and suggestions they provided to improve the work. I actually can’t believe how quickly they were able to get the manuscript back to me especially given the level of detail and thoughtful consideration she provided. Also, their prices were very reasonable given the amount of work they put into my manuscript. One more thing: they provided some very helpful resources after our consultation via email for me regarding publishing and learning more about the genre I am working in. I really appreciated their knowledge of the publishing and literary worlds; two areas that I have very little knowledge about. It was a great experience. I would (and probably will!) work with them again. – Sophie S, Memoir Writer
“I have had the great pleasure of working with Shelly on several projects over the years. At all times, they proved to be a skilled and enthusiastic professional. Their expertise and insight, along with their kindness and high integrity, make Shelly an ideal editor for writers working on creative projects. ” – Ann Y.K. Choi, author
“With enthusiasm and a sense of preparation, Shelly went over the ins and outs of editing including points on both the basic areas of knowledge and answers to more specific questions. They were such a joy to listen to and made me feel more confident as an editor and a writer.” – Chelsea Kowalski
“Working with Shelly was great from start to finish. I found Shelly via the freelance platform UpWork. They approached my poetry book project professionally from the get-go and responded to messages in a timely manner. Defining the project scope, discussing deadlines & task and reviewing the project after finalization worked very smoothly due to Shelly’s experienced and therefore relaxed but also firm and goal oriented way of working. As a first time author, I could not have wished for a better editor for my book. In addition to Shelly’s professional approach to editing, they showed to have a heart for writing and publishing (in my case of poetry), i.e. the craft as such. I already mentioned to them that I am working on my next book and that I would be delighted if they would review it as my editor again. I can only recommend working with Shelly.” – Andreas Freyaldenhoven, author of The Fruit of Effort is Hope.
“Shelly was a dream to work with. I found their edits to be spot-on and exactly what my book needed. I will be bringing all of my work to them from now on.” – Bruce Van A., children’s author
“Shelly’s edits were extremely helpful and demonstrated a mastery of grammar and literary convention. Implementing their suggestions made the manuscript into a better work. Their status updates were both timely and informative. Shelly demonstrated consummate diligence in completing a long project ahead of schedule and I really appreciate the time that went into it!” – Jeff W., fiction author
“I loved working with Shelly. From the very first point of communication, they were kind, professional, and I felt very comfortable sharing my work with them. The edits and suggestions that Shelly gave were excellent, and I now feel so much more confident submitting my work to a publisher. Thank you so much!” – Lauren M., picture book author
“Shelly is a diligent, thoughtful, and meticulous editor with a keen eye for detail and helpful feedback to share. Whatever you’re looking for, they can cater their edit to meet your needs. Shelly is a pleasure to work with and I can’t recommend them highly enough!” – Tali V., Publisher of The Soap Box Press
“I hired Shelly as an editor for my debut poetry book Letters to Myself, a collection about a young woman’s journey through self-love, travel and inner healing. I immediately knew I was in good hands when I first met Shelly. They were instrumental in bringing my book to life, providing both substantive and copy editing over two iterations of my manuscript. Shelly demonstrated incredible attention to detail, a deep understanding of how to support a writer’s vision throughout the editing process, and provided me with comprehensive feedback on how I could improve the collection. I would gladly hire Shelly again for my next book!” — Alexandra Mireanu, author of Letters to Myself
Teaching and Group Session Reviews
“Shelly, with their experience in publication, really helped to demystify the publishing and editing process for our group of emerging writers. The detail they went into for their processes and the anecdotes they told gave us the confidence to write work that will be publication ready.” – John Bao
“I felt fortunate to learn about Shelly during a creative writing course that I took. They were a guest speaker. I liked their vibe and I found their presentation to be very helpful. I liked their style and approach. I knew, through listening to Shelly’s presentation in that class on their approach/philosophy on the process of editing, we would connect. I felt a sense of trust with them and the experience of working with her was even better than I could have imagined.” – Sophie S., Memoir Writer
Online Course Reviews
“Shelly’s Poetry Editing course has proven so helpful. I’ve been looking at branching into editing poetry, but I wasn’t sure where to start… until I found Shelly. The guidance and advice is perfectly pitched to both writers and editors. Thank you!” – Heather P, Bowland Editorial
“Shelly is a fabulous teacher. They are personable, funny, and very supportive and upbeat. I loved listening to their voice. They are clearly very experienced, and I felt that the information was factual and to a high standard. As a fellow poetry editor, it was also helpful to see how another editor approaches poetry editing. The greatest thing that this course and Shelly showcase is to always be gentle and in service of the poem–both as a writer and as an editor. This is the foundational advice I would offer, too, and Shelly nailed it! Thanks so much for a fabulous course! Highly recommended to both beginning and seasoned poets and poetry editors.”
Business Writing & Editing Reviews
“After our intro meeting, we felt a genuine connection with Shelly and felt they truly understood our brand’s mission! Shelly was punctual, responsive, and provided meaningful feedback on all projects given. Even working in different timezones, Shelly made the process easy due to great communication and worked passionately on our projects!” – Sydney L., worked with her start up team on business scripts & pitches
“My experience working with Shelly was pleasant and efficient. I was highly pleased with the level of communication received. I found their edits and suggestions for improvement useful, as they met our expectations while making tasteful suggestions that called out attention to relevant items.” – Jordan G. Project was a large-scale blog post editing contract.
5 – Star Reviews
In addition to working directly with clients, I sometimes complete projects via UpWork where I have an 100% Job Success Score and I am a top-rated provider. Here is some of the wonderful feedback I’ve received on that platform:
“Shelly is an amazing person, super professional, responsive and a great editor. 10/10”
“Shelly is a great and easy going person, professional and fun to work with! Definitely recommend.”
“Shelly was always responsive and timely, and their work was always exceptional. I would absolutely use their services again, and we have already begun discussions for our next project.”
“Shelly is always enjoyable to work with, and we appreciated her help on this project reviewing hundreds of blogs for grammar errors, fact-checking, and overall readability and “flow.” She is easy to work with because she is clear about expectations, both about her own work and availability and asks good questions to ensure she is delivering what you are hoping for. Working with Shelly makes my job easier every time. Thanks again, Shelly!”
“Shelly was great to work with. I leveraged her as a copy editor for a poetry book. I appreciated her attention to detail and her willingness to really understand the poems and then provide relevant edits to make them even stronger.”
“Shelly was extremely proactive and professional from the very beginning working for [company], she delivered good work always on time, hope we can work with her again.”
“Shelly completed every milestone in a timely manner and was very responsive to feedback!”
“Shelly exceeded my expectations.”
“Thanks for your help, tweaks, speed, and kindness.”
