A-1 Editing Service, LLC

Client Comments - Page 7

"I wanted to write and let you know how much I enjoyed working with you and your editors. First, you came highly recommended by a colleague I greatly admire and respect. This spoke volumes about the quality of the editing and advice A-1 Editing Service, LLC provided.

Second, because this was my first attempt at a novel, I was very apprehensive about the process, mainly from not knowing what to expect. I was thoroughly impressed with your approach: explaining the process thoroughly; replying to correspondence immediately; editing a sample of my work at no cost; assigning an editor consistent with the spirit of the book; providing manageable fees and a payment option; giving consistent support and follow-up; offering to help market the novel; and encouraging me to press on.

Third, after the novel was published, you offered to list it on your web site under the "Gallery of Stars" section. I was honored to be listed.

Finally, because my contract with the publisher only allowed me a short time frame by which to complete the novel, it pressured your editors to complete the work in a shorter time frame. Yet, with the deadline looming, there were no short cuts, no issues missed, and the editing was complete, thorough, and professional.

As I wrote in the acknowledgments, "The story is told with greater quality, precision, and clarity because of the expert, professional, and friendly work of A-1 Editing Service, LLC." Thank you for making this happen for me."

Randall Bowden, author (Chasing Echoes)

"In 2003 I finished my novel and looked around for an editing servcie to help polish it up. After doing no little research I settled on A-1 Editing Service. My criteria was simple--they answered my questions promptly, if I left a message they called back in good time, and when I spoke with Nicole she made me feel that she had my interests at heart.

Due to my novel's theme, science fiction, I was introduced to Dennis Billuni who would be my editor. Once again, Dennis was quick to answer questions, gave me frequent updates as the work progressed, and asked me questions about how I wanted my work to read. Dennis finished quickly and I received my manuscript back within thirty days. He was helpful with the changes, gave me alternatives when possible, and seemed to genuinely take an interest in the work he put in on my book. When I had questions he was easy to reach and very patient.

My novel should be in print by the end of July 05, and I'm already hard at work on the next one. I don't know how it will end, but I know where it will be edited. A-1 Editing Service."

Jim Elliott, author of To Duel With the Hands of God

"Working with Shellie was amazing. She whipped my manuscript into tip-top shape while preserving my voice and style with the utmost warmth and professionalism. Anytime I need editing services, I always think of A-1 Editing Service and Shellie first!"

Monica Gauntt

"Mary Linn Roby is the ideal editor, for she reads and rereads one's work until she is totally familiar with it and can act within the manuscript with sense and authority. We didn't always agree on the changes, but I never lost my feeling of total trust in her judgment. Now and then I flew in the face of her advice when it seemed I knew the customs of Brazil or the temperamental makeup of one of my characters better than she. I am not sure I was always correct.

Her patience is endless. It took me a long time to realize how I ignored the dress of women in my novels. Men I took care of, women I neglected, but Mary got through to me at last. she makes suggestions with an innate sense of the rightness of things that I envy, and with wit and humor as well. A-1 Editing Service, LLC has edited two of my novels already, one of which is now published. I look forward to having A-1 edit my third novel in July 2005."

Clelia Mullaly, author - A Perfect Country: Passage to Brazil

"My experience using A-1 Editing Service, LLC, was wonderful as they polished my manuscript so that I could feel confident about submitting it to agents and publishers. They offered me a five-page sample by one of their qualified editors (Dennis Billuni) and it was exactly what I was looking for. No false representation or cheap gimmicks . . . just professional editing at a fair and firmly quoted price. I would absolutely recommend this service to any aspiring author."

Brad Simpson

"My editor’s critique, as well as the line edit, helped my novels immensely. Mary Linn Roby’s sense of fiction is incredible and her analysis of character, plot, and action were quite instrumental in improving my work. If I could shlock together a Da Vinci Code book or a My affair with Oprah kind of thing, I know an editor will ignore my poor writing to get to the core of the game-- selling smut. They will line edit, so some writers may forego a line edit or think it unnecessary for the cost, but a critique shows how to improve the story for maximum effec, and Mary is great at that. I recommend A-1 Editing Service and its editors to all writers seeking to improve their writing skills."

Jim Tomaszek, author (All Else Is Vanity and Let the Devil Dress Her Not)

"When I started writing the story, I had no idea the many steps needed to get it done. Finding a great editor, who not only empathized with story content but visualized the final product in print, has been the most important part of my journey.

A-1 made the process sting-free. They replied promptly to questions and kept me informed of progress (of both securing the date for the edit and completion of it). Professional, kind, and easy to deal with, it was exactly what I hoped for.

Editor Shellie Hurrle seemed the perfect choice for my work after reading over 100 profiles. I received several genuine messages from her throughout the process, I felt safe all along the way; she put everything she had into completing my project on time and in first class fashion. I had made the right choice with Shellie as editor! She did an extraordinary job with the critique, and the edit. Clear, easy to understand, and it was completely user friendly for me

My book is going to make it and in large part, I owe it to A-1 Editing Service and to Shellie. She worked with my sensitive story and shaped it into a compelling read. Choosing Shellie and A-1 made the difference for me."

Peg Sorensen, author

"Dennis is not only a great editor, but a great teacher! He is concerned as much about the writer, as he is the manuscript. His critique and suggestions changed my writing style forever."

Michael Debronsky

"Our experience with A-1 Editing service has been fulfilling and memorable. It’s rare to find an editor who strives to preserve your creativity during the editing process, but Dennis is wonderful! His knowledge and experience are evident throughout the entire process. We have four more novels in need of Dennis’ professionalism and we can’t wait to work with him again. Thank you, Nicole, for having a heart for the business and your devotion to customer care."

Paul and Ty Joseph
North Carolina

"Working together with Nicole and Mary Linn Roby was the equivalent of attending a personalized writing course with a great reward at the end -- A professional edit of my action adventure novel After the Gate. Surprisingly, the writing course (edit) has been very beneficial in my business career as well. Since working with Mary, business letters and proposals are much easier to compose. Mary’s genius must have rubbed off; next month I will be conducting a workshop in my home state entitled The Truth About Writing Fiction. Thanks Mary and Nicole for helping After the Gate becoming a success and magnifying my talents."

Will Eastburn