Testimonials
A happy author is the ultimate goal of what I do! Read on for a sampling of what some of my authors have to say about my editing work.
Paris Blatecky
As an indie author, you can feel anxious entrusting your creative work (into which you've poured your heart and soul) to an editor, but not with Jennifer. She has such a warm and genuine approach to polishing each page, and always communicates her process and is well organized in her edits and notes, ensuring you are comfortable with the changes and that your work's message remains clear—even stronger with her suggestions. Finding the right editor can be another obstacle to publishing, but fate led me to meet Jennifer at the right moment in my writing career, making the process smooth and exciting! I cannot wait to work with her again on the rest of the books in my series.
Theo Myer
I am thrilled that I found Jennifer to edit my book! Her work on the manuscript was nothing short of transformative, elevating the content to be more clear, compelling, and artistic.
My book had the significant challenge of introducing complex new terminology, and Jennifer’s meticulous dedication to consistency made the entire text accessible for the average reader. Her editing exceeded every expectation, carefully honing the writing to let my unique voice shine while minimizing any potential distractions.
Beyond the artistry of her craft, collaborating with Jennifer was an absolute pleasure. She met every deadline with impeccable reliability and processed the business aspects with professionalism. If you're looking for an accomplished editor who combines mastery with flawless execution, I offer my enthusiastic recommendation without a moment's hesitation!
Michael Saladino
Finding Jennifer to edit my book was no accident. As I was getting very close to needing an editor I prayed. It wasn't even a week later and my prayer was answered. Come to find out, her parents go to the same church I attend. After our initial conversation, I knew the Lord had truly answered my prayer.
Jennifer's style and process of editing was so simple for me to follow, that I would highly recommend her to anyone needing some editing. Her recommendations and insights are truly a gift from God. She polished up my 472 page book beautifully.
Wilma Zalabak, President
The Atlanta Listenary, Inc.
I needed a short manuscript (MS) copy edited (7700 words). Jennifer Twomley at The Pen Dwells Editing gave me and my MS the best attention.
In the contracting process, Ms. Twomley asked thoughtful and respectful questions and listened carefully to my thoughts. Her contract covered the issues thoroughly but not tediously. During her process, she kept me posted regarding the expected completion date.
In the completed work, I found not only punctuation and spelling corrections, but also some welcome flags on several wordy or grammatically improper habits I have. She also offered an artistic improvement for one of my metaphors. Her comments were clear, respectful, and lean.
Though I might have done well to ask about giving her my industry’s style guide to use beside CMOS, perhaps it was better this way, making me re-think the relations between the two styles.
Ms. Twomley seems well equipped with the technology necessary for smooth transfer of MSS. After I figured it out, MSWord presented her recommendations well.
Overall, I found The Pen Dwells Editing to be efficient, intelligent, trustworthy, attentive to detail, creative, and kind. I recommend Jennifer Twomley and The Pen Dwells Editing for anyone’s copy-editing needs.
