I got Olivia’s Choice done all on my own. I combed through the book over and over and over again. I did this for an entire year. Until I got to the point that if I saw it one more time, I was going to throw it across the room.
Then I got a review back that commented on the superfluous words in the book. Nuts. I knew almost immediately I couldn’t do it alone. That’s when I heard of D. Emery Bunn.
I’ve said before he’s like a grammar ninja. I’ll add that he has suggestions that strengthen the message and deliver the punchline without taking away the flavour of my writing. I told him I only wanted line edits…and of course he did much more. To say I was impressed vastly underrates my reaction. I was blown away.
I wanted to mention him on my blog because he honestly did such an amazing job. I know my book will be so much better because of him. Not only will it be grammar perfect, it will be tighter and deliver the message with less words. For example, Emery suggested a change in the Glossary at the beginning that compacts it and helps make it easier to read.
If you’re looking for someone to do some editing, I can’t recommend him highly enough. On a personal level, he’s approachable and very reasonable. On a professional one, he did an incredible job and finished early!
Here are his links:
Glad you found someone you can work with 😀 Editing is such a heavy thing, it’s good when you find someone who really knows their stuff!
He sure did! Thanks for the comment!
Speaking of editing, I sent you a recommend on GR. I finished it a few days ago and I really liked it. Very short, to the point, quick read. Easy editing.
Thanks, Winter, though I’ll be honest, I’ll never be as good as Emery. He’s incredible.
Pttth, I know. I’m in the same boat, but what I sent is easy stuff. Easy but overlooked.
Thanks!! I can do easy.
I knew he’d do more than he was supposed to…
He’s incredibly kind and did a LOT more than he was supposed to. I actually worried about burn out with him.
He of course had a very systematic plan. He set a page quota for every night so he’d make it before the end of the month. So, no burn out. He did a little bit each night.
Thanks, Winter. Its thanks to you that I asked him and he’s really helped out my book. That was so kind of you to help me out.
I typically don’t like playing “match maker” but it was a sign that I was talking to you both. 🙂 It was meant to be and I am SO GLAD it worked out for you.
AWWW!! Thanks!! You’re such a sweetie and so kind….Now, wish me luck, I’m off to work 😛
A good editor is always worth their weight in gold. Glad you found one.
Thanks so much, Sonia!
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