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Shannon was so great to work with! She was encouraging from the start and her notes and comments were so thorough. I hope to work with her again on future projects! - Rachel Rosato, author of The Con
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Shannon was fantastic and I would highly recommend her services to other authors. She was happy to work with me on budget and was super responsive to my initial and subsequent communications which I really appreciated. She also delivered exactly what she promised, to an excellent standard. The tone of her advice was really professional and constructive, and I really appreciated her mix of positivity along with the recommended improvements. The level of detail in her comments revealed that she really invested herself in my story and as a result she was able to identify nuances and subtleties that went beyond immediate issues. I am so appreciative for her time and effort. I shopped around for a good editor for ages and Shannon was everything she advertised herself to be and more. - Elle G.
Shannon is helping me with my first cozy mystery and she has been wonderful! Her input has made by story so much better and it makes me excited that this can really happen. I'm so glad I found her. Thank you, Shannon! - Cindy M.
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This was my second MS edited by Shannon. I can't say enough about her editing process. She is meticulous and works hard to polish your story without "rewriting" it. She catches the most minute inconsistencies--like time and dates, etc.--things that flew right past me. Her comments are kind and she encourages you as to how to improve the story you are writing. She completes the review within the timeframe she promises, adding additonal editorial notes along with a style sheet. I have another book I am working on, and you can bet that I will be using Shannon Cave! - Janet B.
This is my fourth collaboration with Shannon and I plan to continue to work with her for all my future books, if possible. As usual, Shannon is professional, thorough, and detailed with her edits. However, she is very encouraging and never belittles authors. I'm learning a lot from my favorite editor every round. I highly recommend Shannon for all authors - debut or experienced to find tune their manuscripts and take it to the next level. - Winnie P.
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It was an absolute pleasure to work with Shannon. She was recommended to me and I could not have been happier with our collaboration. She was flexible and understanding of my timelines. She was responsive and timely every step of the way from proposal to finished edits. Her work was very thorough and detailed which is exactly what I needed. She provided an editorial letter that covered any larger issues and laid out her thoughts and reasoning in a clear way. She also gave reasoning behind changes she made in many cases for my future knowledge which is incredibly helpful. I would and hope to work with Shannon again in the future! - Karen R.
I had a great experience with Shannon with her copy edit review of my book (see below) and came back to the well for proofreading services. Very professional, great results. Thank you, Shannon! - Matthew D. Moore, author of The Princess of Perizidon
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Shannon was responsive, clear and supportive from the get-go. She took the time to understand my book, my characters, and my goals. Her edits were sharp and smart, and her editorial suggestions went much deeper than I expected. She wasn't afraid to question my direction, and tell me what needed to be cut. But she also gave me so many thoughtful ideas on what to add. I'm so glad I reached out to her. If I ever do get published, it will be thanks to this process. - Natalie S.
I used Shannon for a developmental edit and copy edit for my second novel in a series. She set expectations about her process (namely, that I wouldn't hear from her unless there was an issue). I appreciated this so I knew what to expect. In the end, she was done early and delivered a high-quality edit job. Her developmental comments were spot-on and helped me understand what was and wasn't working. And I appreciated in her copy edits that she took the time to explain why she was making a grammatical change. She was teaching me as she went. Shannon was not the cheapest offer I got, but I could tell from the start she would do a good, thorough job because she paid attention to my request. I wouldn't hesitate to work with Shannon again. - Kristen B.
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Shannon's copy editing experience was exactly what my book needed. She was very timely with her review, and her thoughts, recommendations, and proposed revisions were extremely detailed in nature. She was patient in explaining the industry standards (CMOS) for punctuation and formatting and provided examples of what to do (and, more importantly, what not to do). Responses to messages were timely, and she clearly explained her reasons behind her comments and suggestions. I really appreciate her input and I am excited to move forward with publishing my book. Thank you, Shannon! - Matthew D. Moore, author of The Princess of Perizidon
I have worked with Shannon twice now and plan to work with her many more times on upcoming books. Her knowledge, insight, and professionalism are excellent. I highly recommend her! Thanks, Shannon! - C. J. Carrington, author of Hippo for Christmas
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Shannon did a very thorough and thoughtful final proofreading of my manuscript. She not only corrected the manuscript, but also gave me a lot of great suggestions for tying up the plot without having to rewrite much. As a first time novelist I really appreciate all her feedback and look forward to working with her in the future! - Dora Farkas, author of Choice
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Shannon is thorough, professional, responsive, and efficient. I was blown away by the depth and specificity of her notes and edits. She is very knowledgeable and skilled at communicating her feedback constructively. I intend to work with Shannon on every book in the series I'm writing. - A.J. Shirley, author of A Saga of Shields and Shadows
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Shannon was very easy to work with and very professional throughout the project. I really liked her style of editing as it cleaned up the manuscript without changing the original voice. She took my concerns seriously and did her best to accommodate them.- Clarissa Jennings, author of Puppy Cut Peril
Shannon was wonderful to work with she enhanced the work especially when cleaning up some of the grammar and unneeded fillers. She went above and beyond, even offering some insights into the story I hadn't considered. She was very efficient and was able to complete the project even sooner than expected which was very helpful for me in moving forward with my timeline. I enjoyed working with her on this project and look forward to working with her again in the future. - Jonny Thompson, author of The Limestone Manor
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Shannon is a delight to work with! She has the, for me, the perfect balance between encouragement and challenge: just what I need! I've found her insights & suggestions invariably helpful and mostly ones I've wanted to take on board. I can honestly say my books are so much better as a result of her work and so I have no hesitation recommending her. - Peter Hyson, author of A Mass Murder
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Shannon was very thorough and caught things that weren't even obvious to me. She was very detailed in her suggestions and I don't think another editor would have caught half of what she caught. Shannon is a consummate professional and if I decide to attempt another story, she would be the editor I would use. Her insights were spot on and she saved me from looking unprofessional!!! I can now polish my story proudly! Thank you, Shannon! - Janet B.
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Shannon’s meticulous attention to detail was exactly what my book needed! I’m so grateful I found her and I will definitely contact her for future projects! - C. J. Carrington, author of Hippo for Christmas
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Shannon is a freaking superhero! We've worked together twice and trust me when I say she is best. 5/5! - Bradley Wilson, author of Little Blue Horses
This is my second time working with Shannon. She is both professional and timely. She is also easy to work with. She is responsive to my questions and makes the process of copy editing easy. I'll continue using her for future projects. Thanks Shannon! - Jenifer Goldin, author of Moms Who Read Romance Novels
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I am so happy to have found Shannon to work with on copy edits and reviews on my first manuscript. She has been incredibly generous and encouraging with her notes, and very quick to respond to questions and clarifications. She delivered everything she promised on time and with exceptional and detailed feedback. I have truly enjoyed working with Shannon and hope to be able to collaborate with her again in future! - Becky Clark, author of The Boy Who Grew Antlers
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This was my first time being professionally edited and I can't recommend it highly enough. Having someone other than family and friends giving you feedback on your project is incredible. Reading the issues, problems and outright boneheaded mistakes that you've made in a manuscript is not easy but Shannon was so kind. Criticisms were metered out with just the right amount of compliments and encouragement to keep you from wanting to crawl in a hole and forget the whole thing. I got pages of feedback, suggestions and encouragement. A style sheet was included that allowed me to see very plainly that I had named three of my characters Suzy! And I never saw it. I originally asked for a less thorough edit but as a first time author Shannon knew from experience that a developmental edit would be most beneficial. And she was right. I look forward to working with her in the future! - Jessica S.
It's always an absolute pleasure to work with Shannon. She came in as the copy-editor on an AI-related, futurist non-fiction book and was tremendous. Insightful, sharp edits. Great communication. And, as always, a consistently stellar eye for story. - Gregory N.
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It is hard for me to imagine putting my novel project in the hands of anybody else for copy editing. Shannon was excellent. She was quick and extremely thorough. Her feedback was very well worth the cost of the service. I highly recommend Shannon. I will definitely use her editorial services again. - Bradley Wilson, author of Little Blue Horses
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As a first time author, I went into my collaboration with Shannon excited, but nervous. It’s hard to know if someone will see your vision and be a good fit. But Shannon’s thoughtful and oh my god detailed editing skills quickly squashed any of my concerns. She has ended up being the power tool I needed for the editing phase of my book. She is kind and straightforward, ridiculously knowledgeable with the ability to break down why that knowledge works somewhere, or doesn’t, and she can see a hole that needs to be filled and share moving suggestions for filling it that went right along with what my story is trying to convey. Shannon has been a joy to work with when I worried that the editing process might take the fun out of writing—it’s done the opposite. I am more excited than ever to take her powerful insights and move forward with an even better built story. I wouldn’t hesitate collaborating with her. She’s an editing dream. - Kellie K.
Shannon is very professional, answers questions in a timely manner, and her comments are incredibly helpful. She puts a lot of thought into her comments, and has found many errors I missed, explaining clearly what the corrections are. She's also been very supportive of my newbie efforts, and has shown much kindness and sensitivity in this regard. I highly recommend her. - D. J. R.
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Shannon was beyond helpful with her feedback. She was direct and clear in her responses and just from what she shared I feel like I better understand where to improve not only my story but my future writing. She is thorough, prompt, helpful, and generous in her feedback. She clearly has a strong understanding of these things and I trust her advice completely. My story feels stronger already and I cannot wait to share it with others. Thank you Shannon for your amazing work. I would recommend her to anyone and everyone. - Talia Aden, author of All In Good Time
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I have really enjoyed working with Shannon and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a book editor. I am a first time fiction writer and her comments are very useful to help me create a well-edited book that is enjoyable for my audience, and also helpful for me in my career as an author. Shannon's editing was in-depth, and she has a keen eye for details. Her feedback gave me a lot of confidence to move forward with publishing this book and more books in the future! - Dora Farkas, author of Choice
This is my third time working with Shannon. The first two times were for copy editing, and this time it was for proofreading. As always, she has done a fantabulous job proofreading my manuscript. The edits are crystal clear. Along with the edits, Shannon has provided me with a chapter index that summarizes every chapter and a character sketch that describes each character. This would not only help me ensure my current manuscript is free from inconsistencies but would also help me write subsequent books in my series. I hope to work with Shannon on all my future projects and highly recommend her to any author looking for an awesome editor. - Winnie D. Pagora, author of Unclutter
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Shannon was such an incredible editor and did a truly remarkable job on my novel. She returned the manuscript back to me right on time (which was already a short turn-around time), added invaluable revisions, explained each of those revisions in the margins, and provided both a style sheet and a summary of editorial notes. These additional items were extremely helpful, as they allowed me to target some of the areas needing additional attention beyond the standard edits. For example, the style sheet helped me locate some chapter-specific sources of timeline discrepancies Shannon flagged, as well as identify which characters needed some additional development. As you can see, Shannon went above and beyond a standard copy edit. Her feedback on the manuscript, the revisions she made, her additional notes, and her attention to detail improved my novel exponentially. As an author seeking agent representation, I now feel 100% confident that my final draft is polished and prepared for submittal, thanks to Shannon. I cannot recommend Shannon enough - she is absolutely the greatest decision you can make to take your project to the next level! Shannon - thanks for all of your time and attention to my novel. It means so very much to me! - Alex S.
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Shannon was amazing! Her responses were timely and professional, and her feedback insightful and thorough. I will absolutely be contacting her again for future projects! - Craig Comer, author of A Dagger Among Friends
Shannon did a great job copy editing my book. Her work was very thorough, and she provided wonderful comments to explain the changes. I highly recommend Shannon to anyone looking for a talented and professional editor. - Bill E.
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Shannon did a great job copy editing my book. Her work was very thorough, and she provided wonderful comments to explain the changes. I highly recommend Shannon to anyone looking for a talented and professional editor. - Gary F.
This is the second book I have worked on with Shannon and her work is excellent! I can't recommend her highly enough. She is professional, friendly, and always completes work on time. And her editing skills are outstanding. She helped me see major ways in which my book could be improved and is meticulous, from small details like a misplaced comma to broad thematic, character, and plot points that need working on. I highly recommend her! - Heather Morrison-Tapley, author of Highland Magic
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Shannon did a fantastic job editing my manuscript. I very much appreciated her in-depth comments to help me understand her edits and suggested revisions. Even though I know it takes a lot of time to explain the reasoning behind certain edits and suggestions, it helps a person become a better writer and self editor to understand the "why." I'm writing a series and plan to use Shannon again. You'll be in good hands with her. - J. L. Brannick, author of Martini Mondays
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This is the first professional proofreading job I've ever had done and Shannon has now set the bar super high if I have to use any other editors in the future. She did a fabulous job, far, far more than I was expecting for a basic proofreading edit. She's very professional, on time, and with excellent communication. I will definitely be using Shannon again for future editing projects. - Julie H.
Shannon is fabulous! This is the third book in a cozy mystery series that she has edited for me and I can't imagine ever working with anyone else! Her attention to detail is unsurpassed and she's amazingly kind. Don't get me wrong, she'll still tell you what you need to fix and improve, but she's a very supportive editorial partner. I really cannot recommend her highly enough! - T.E. Harkins, author of The Dead Men’s Wife
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Shannon is such a pleasure to work with in every way! - Greg N. B.
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I can't say enough about Shannon. This is my first literary work, and she went above and beyond to better develop my work by providing explanations behind her edits. Her editorial notes alone were worth every penny. She has helped me to realize that I have a lot of work ahead of me, but all great things. I will be using her again after this first round of edits. - C. Gilmani, author of The Things My Mother Said
Shannon is simply awesome. My book needed a second round of copy edits as I had rewritten many parts of the story based on her comments from the previous round. As expected, Shannon's feedback is clear and aligns with my novel's vision. I love how she doesn't miss a single thing and looks at every intricate detail, such as the plot logic, continuation, timing, and consistency. She provides a reader's perspective, which authors often miss while writing.
In addition to all of the above, I'm blown over by Shannon's professionalism and punctuality. Her contribution to my debut novel has been indispensable, and I will not hesitate to approach her for all my future works. I highly recommend her for all your editing needs. You will not be disappointed. - Winnie D. Pagora, author of Unclutter
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Thank you, Shannon! Your work was exceptional, I am so happy that we were able to work together. I could not have done this without you! I will strongly recommend Shannon to anyone looking to develop and edit their business book. She taught me so much about writing and what the reader expects. The work was done exactly on time and professionally done. - Rosana Sicilia, author of Leading Today’s Generations
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Working with Shannon was wonderful! She was quick to respond to any communication, professional, encouraging, and very reasonably priced. Most of all, her work was excellent! She gave detailed and extremely helpful feedback, catching things that I had missed even after having gone over my work many times. She was also very positive which was nice when reading suggested edits. I highly recommend working with Shannon! - Heather Morrison-Tapley, author of The Herbalist
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Shannon's support and feedback was amazing! She was "spot-on" with her comments, suggestions and corrections. She understood where I was trying to go with this book. She knew it was my first endeavor as a writer and helped me over some hurdles and early mistakes. She was punctual in getting back to me and always answered my often, inexperienced questions. I will highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a first-class, professional editor! - David M.
Shannon was professional, polite, on time, and delivered good feedback in a gentle way, which I loved. I would love to work with her again. - Edgar Chae, author of The Empathetic Leader
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Shannon was performing a full edit and review of the first novel I've written. She was amazing to work with! Not only did she provide the grammar edits, but called out some specific ways that I could improve my writing I hadn’t considered as she was reading through. She also provided a very thorough editorial Letter, which gave feedback on characters, plot, and other themes. Since this was my first time working with an editor, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Her cost was slightly higher than other offers I’d received, but she was absolutely worth it! I would highly recommend her. - Nicole Crystal, author of Rewriting December
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Shannon is a wonderful editor. I have worked with her twice (a developmental/copy edit and proofreading) and plan on working with her again. - Sharon Kay, author of The Peculiar Case of the Petersburg Professor
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Just AMAZING! Shannon was kind and incisive. She totally got what I was aiming for: I have very strong vision for my books - so the fact I’ve taken on board pretty much every one of Shannon’s suggestions is a huge tribute. Her eye for overview and for detail I found quite incredible. Plus, she delivered early! Exactly what I wanted and, more importantly, exactly what I needed. Unqualified recommendation. - Peter Hyson, author of A Fair Cop
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Shannon provided a combination editing package, which she recommended, for the first novel I’ve set out to publish. I chose Shannon not only for her years of experience, but also because she has successfully authored and published books herself. I also wanted to find someone in a different region of the U.S. than here in the south, hoping to gain perspective from a broad range of readers, and I'm glad that I did.
Shannon is excellent. She's incredibly punctual in her response time, even with the many follow-up questions I'm still sending after receiving her editorial packet. The packet itself went above and beyond my expectations. I was blown away by the level of detail (and level of research) which she provided. I received an editorial letter that contained several pages of suggestions, comments, and notes, along with a timeline. The manuscript edits were easy to follow/incorporate and helpful. What I appreciate the most about Shannon is the way she encourages while providing the honest feedback you need to hear.
I definitely recommend Shannon, she's well worth the investment in polishing up your works for publication! - Amanda B.
Shannon is very communicative and knowledgeable. I'm still reviewing her recommendations, but I've already found that I'm learning a lot from her. I'm looking forward to working on future projects with her. I also plan on recommending her to at least one other member who is asking questions about editors. Plus, overall, I'm finding working with Shannon is a very positive experience and I feel that my book will be better for it. - Jennifer S.
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Shannon far exceeded my expectations in every way. She was very easy to work with and was very responsive. She was also earlier than the initial deadline, giving me extra time to really go through the changes. The ideas, recommendations, suggestions, and overall review of my book was well worth the expense. I feel more confident about my book than ever before and was very pleased with the amount of effort on Shannon's part. She was honest, and really personalized the feedback. I also appreciated the fact that, in many cases, she explained the "why" behind her recommendations and edits, which proved to be far more valuable than simply reading and editing. In essence, I was able to learn how to be a better writer for potential future projects. This experience will go far beyond this first book, and I cannot thank Shannon enough. If you are looking for someone with extensive knowledge and experience and someone who is willing to teach and educate along the way, Shannon is the right fit for your project. - Steven Smith, author of The Hiring Tree (Also mentioned in LinkedIn Blog Post!)
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I am new to the writing process and was feeling nervous and overwhelmed at first. I also felt self-conscious presenting my work to an accomished editor, but Shannon has been a gem. I am halfway through my editing phase, having just received her edits and feedback, but already I feel at ease. Shannon is professional, friendly and clearly great at her craft. She is also kind, and I feel quite cared for in working with her. Highly recommend. - Nadeen Sivic, author of Fix My Team
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I highly recommend Shannon. She helped me with editing and restructuring my book and did so for a very great price. She also completed my project 2 weeks before I had asked! - Sarah J.
I hired Shannon to complete a copy edit for a lead magnet. Shannon was easy to work with. I will be hiring her again to complete the copy edit for my full manuscript. - Jenifer Goldin, author of Anonymous Mom Posts
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I took the decision to engage a professional editor after much hesitation as the cost, while not astronomical, was significant. After working with Shannon, I can honestly say that I am totally happy with my decision. The editorial notes, the annotation of the document, the timeline summary have been enlightening and insightful. The detail was staggering. So much so that I feel that Shannon knows my book better than I do. Her suggestions for changes or clarifications to make the document better were invaluable. I can't believe that I missed so many of the things that she pointed out. The knowledge I have gained from working with her could not have been attained even if I had attended multiple courses. For first time or inexperienced authors the professional eye scanning your own work is by far the best way to learn. She is a true professional. - Oswald M.
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Shannon was accessible and responsive. Her editing and suggestions have been superb. I feel like I received a tutorial on writing. Her suggestions will make my book both more readable and marketable. - Rudy G.
It really is hard to think of any sort of critique to give Shannon Cave, because everything about our work together was quite perfect. She's professional. She's sharp. She's, simply put, one of the best editors I've ever had the pleasure of working with. Fortunately, I've been lucky enough to work with some incredible editors throughout my 5 year career as a novelist, but Shannon was incredibly impressive with her hard work ethic and willingness to get sharp work done on a tight deadline. She clearly puts the hours into each manuscript that comes across her desk and I am so grateful I found her prior to publishing my second novel, Darling, You're Not Alone. I will most certainly come back to her again and again for all different sorts of editing projects in regards to future projects I write. To have an editor that not only can help your manuscript shine, but also get it done on a deadline is very hard to find, but Shannon is someone that can achieve both. I cannot recommend anyone more highly than Shannon Cave. She's the best there is. - JD Slajchert, author of Darling, You’re Not Alone
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Working with Shannon exceeded my expectations by far; she was professional, thorough, responsive, her comments were detailed and apt; her recommendations helped me improve my writing and my characters. Her review made me more confident about the quality of my book. Would definitely work with Shannon again! - O.T. Segun, author of The Royal Brothers
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Shannon is the first editor I've ever had. After working with her, she'll probably be my last, because I will use her in the future. I don't think I'd find anyone better. I've learned so much from Shannon, and I believe she's made me a better writer. I basically rewrote my third book, the one she edited, and am now thinking of doing the same with books one and two. She's on time, answers me no matter how many questions I have, and is excellent at her job. Thank you Shannon. - Ashley Addison, author of Real Estate, Betrayals, and Bodies
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I was so impressed by Shannon's edit of my cozy mystery. She was thorough, her comments were right on, and she communicated by including examples that showed she understood my characters and the story I wanted to tell. I had struggled through numerous edits and critiques from my writers group, then sent it out to Beta readers and none of that was even close to discovering why my novel kept getting turn-downs from agents. Thank you, Shannon, for giving me the tools to make my manuscript marketable! Worth every dime of her fee! - Wanda M.
I've been blown away by Shannon's work. Everything arrived on time and went way beyond what I was expecting, resulting in a polished final product that I'm confident to stand behind. I'd recommend her work to anyone! - Mo Fanning, author of Ghosted
Shannon has been amazing to work with. I was blown over by the quality of her work right from the time she sent me a sample of edits for the first three pages of my manuscript. She copy-edited my book and has provided me with recommendations that will benefit my story and make it one I am proud of. She is a thorough professional and delivered my edits on the day we agreed. I look forward to working with her on the next rounds of editing for my current book as well as my future works. - Winnie D. Pagora, author of Unclutter
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Shannon was absolutely amazing for our copy editing and went above and beyond. - Jeannette Rose & Alexis Rune, authors of The Maiden & The Unseen
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I contacted several potential resources on Reedsy. Shannon stood out from the crowd - she was incredibly responsive, unfazed by working with a new (read: green) writer, and clear about the services she could provide. From the initial exchange, I knew Shannon was the perfect choice. She did an outstanding job of laying out her review, editing, and feedback process. She shared her rationale for the steps she follows in completing a developmental edit. Shannon was candid about the importance of meeting timelines, and this served as the gentle ‘push’ I needed to remain on schedule with completing my manuscript. Now, having received the result (i.e., editorial letter, mark-up, style sheet), I can say the documents Shannon delivered provide a clear and compelling roadmap with truly insightful directions/changes to bring my story 'home'. I am a satisfied customer - the return on my investment (price paid) was beyond what I could have expected/hoped to receive. I am indebted to you, Shannon. - Enna N.
Shannon is, quite simply, amazing! With a meticulous eye for detail, she identified even the most minor of inconsistencies in my novel and pointed out simple ways I could enhance the reader's experience. Additionally, her line edits were extremely comprehensive, with suggestions on how to improve the narrative...all without imposing her own voice on my work. In addition to making the novel stronger through her contributions, I honestly feel like her input has taught me quite a bit about how to be a better writer. I highly recommend working with Shannon! She's fantastic! - T.E. Harkins, author of Unnatural Causes
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Shannon was great! This entire experience was very helpful. - Nicholas W.
I hired Shannon for a copy-edit on a short deadline for a client's non-fiction book in the business realm, and I'm so glad that I did. I've been working as an editor, author, and coach for authors for fifteen years now, and Shannon is one of the most conscientious and thorough copy-editors I've ever worked with. Her eye as an editor is matched by the quality of her communication skills. She really is a pleasure to work with. - Gregory N B
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Shannon was fantastic. I’ve had a few books published by a well-established house, as well as a couple of independent bestsellers, and she was the most thorough and thoughtful editor I’ve worked with. Highly recommended for writers at any level. - Alex Woodard, author of Ordinary Soil
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I may not have the words to describe just how awestruck I am with Shannon's review of my novel. As I read through her comments, my jaw dropped because she was so thorough with the review - remembering details from preceding chapters, and offering suggestions on how to clarify things. She found the errors in my timeline (there were many!) and notated them throughout, which was very helpful. I have worked with professional editors before, and Shannon, hands down, is the best there is. I got the sense that she really cared about making the story its best, and gave everything to it.
I keep going through the manuscript w/a pencil making notes: "Awesome, comments!", "Do this!", "Holy moly, I missed this - fix it!" Shannon is really, really good at her job. Five out of five stars for everything - professionalism, quality, value, clarity and responsiveness. I have another book in progress and when it's ready for edits, I will certainly call Shannon. But first, I have a LOT of work to do on the one she just completed. If you want to make it your best, use the best. Thank you, Shannon! - Carrie Fazzolari, author of Eyes on the Horizon
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Selecting an individual to meet my needs for my manuscript through Reedsy was just the right place to start as a new writer. Hiring Shannon to proof edit my manuscript was a positive experience. She followed through with her timeline and was very thorough. I appreciated her attention to details, as well as, checking basic facts, suggesting word choices, spelling and grammar, etc. From the start I felt she related to my story. Her notes and edits were clear and merited. Shannon was both professional and personal. - Dorothy R.
Shannon's work on my leadership book was above and beyond, it surpassed my expectations. I am so thankful for her collaboration. Her knowledge on business was exactly what I was looking for in an editor. I am now confident that I will be able to publish a book that will add value to many. - Rosana S.
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I was amazed by Shannon’s work. She really went above and beyond, delivering much more than I had hoped for. Edits and comments were spot on and immensely helpful for a well-written, polished book. She noticed every little mistake and hole, pointed it out, and offered precious feedback and suggestions. Even my writing skills have improved after working with Shannon. She is a true professional, with a keen eye for detail, which is both difficult and invaluable in the vastness of a book. I cannot thank her enough and I would love to work with her again in the future! - Cecilia H.
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Shannon has made me see the error of my ways. Or rather errors, many of them. She is spot on about it all and now I have to go back to the drawing board and write a better book. She hasn't made this easy but she's been honest and unfortunately, correct about my writing. I value her opinion immensely and have taken her suggestions seriously enough to rewrite my book, and even go back and work on the first two books also. I will definitely use her service again. I'm hoping I learn enough from this book that the next one is better written and will not need so much work. Thank you. - Ashley A.
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If you want a world-class editor who is fully committed to making your book as powerful as humanly possible then hire Shannon! She could have sent my manuscript back with some simple guidance and suggestions to fix spelling and grammar issues. But what she actually did is act as a partner who cares as much about my book and it's potential to positively impact lives as I do. Her feedback was candid and extremely detailed. She didn't tell me what I wanted to hear. She told me what I needed to hear. That initial editor's note was 21 pages and didn't include the actual changes and it was painful to read. But she was 100% correct that I needed structure, I needed a clean flow to each chapter, I needed a complete re-write, etc. More than likely your book won't need a total overhaul but you deserve Shannon as your partner for this key part of finalizing your book. My book is now fully ready to reach, serve and positively impact countless lives and that never would have happened without Shannon on my team. Thanks for everything Shannon! - Jonathan Roche, author of 12 Key Habits to Thrive
I'm in awe. Shannon covered copy edits, character consistency, developmental editing, and found plot holes that my FIVE critique partners missed entirely! She brought to my attention habits in my writing, more appropriate places to end scenes or chapters, where to slow down/speed up, and offered specific suggestions/things to think about in areas of my manuscript. There's no doubt that my story is better and stronger because of her. Once my next book is ready to go, there's only one person I'll be contacting: Shannon Cave! - Stacey J.
Shannon did an excellent job proofreading my manuscript. She has an excellent attention to detail. In her edits, she went above and beyond to give me recommendations in several areas that now read clearer thanks to her input. She is a pleasure to work with due to her thoroughness, knowledge, and quality of her work. I will definitely employ Shannon again. - Thomas Beresford, author of A Matter of Perspective
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Working with Shannon has been invaluable in improving my book. Specifically, reading her editorial report was an amazing experience. By that I mean, to read Shannon's detailed review of the manuscript, by someone whose experience and expertise are obvious, and who does not know me, was simply amazing. What she saw in the manuscript was both challenging and affirming, all at the same time. Some things I celebrated; they were exactly what I wanted a reader to see. Other things surprised me, but they were substantive, and I will be giving them a lot of thought in the next few months. In our preliminary discussions, Shannon was always clear about the final product that she would deliver, and the timeframe in which she would deliver it. (By the way, she completed her work early.) Her completed work and our interactions along the way were always done professionally. Shannon earned my highest rating. - John S.
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Shannon is a true professional. She gives careful and thoughtful critiques and suggestions and has the power to transform your work from the mundane to something special. You can tell she truly loves and respects the writing process by the way she is focused on nurturing a work to reveal its best self. She is encouraging and very thorough. Shannon's attention to detail and focus on character development has sent me off in the right direction toward a more polished manuscript. I plan on continuing my work with Shannon because she has proven herself completely. I trust and value her work as an editorial professional as well as being a kind and caring person. - Sandi P.
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Shannon was very easy to work with right from the start! She is knowledgeable and experienced in what she does, making the success of your work the priority. Would love to work with her again in the future! - Julianna B.
I considered 5 different developmental editors for my manuscript, but when I heard back from Shannon, there was no doubt in my mind that she was the best fit for me. She was so thorough in her communication, offered me a helpful sample edit, and remained honest and encouraging throughout the whole collaboration. She was personable and caring. She gave me the clarity I was missing to resolve issues in my manuscript, and I came away feeling so much more confident about my story. I'm so inspired to get my publishing journey going, assured that I have a quality story, and that's all thanks to Shannon. - Abbey R.
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This was my second round with Shannon. She is outstanding and has been such a help to me. I will be using her again to help me finish up my novel. - Sandy D.
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It was a pleasure working with Shannon on both of our books. She was always in communication with us and provided excellent feedback that was both helpful and unbiased. We appreciate her hard work and dedication to our projects and would highly recommend others to work with her as well. Her feedback was easy to understand and follow and she answered any questions we may have had in a timely fashion. Thank you so much Shannon! - T. Kennington & C. Roth, authors of Karma (Karma and Fate Duet)
Shannon did an outstanding job as our editor. At the beginning of our collaboration, she asked us a number of questions and then guided us through the process. As first-time non-fiction authors, this was very helpful for us. She had a strong attention to detail, catching grammatical errors, formatting challenges, source checking and she also provided more substantive feedback on our content. The changes she suggested significantly improve our book - it reads much better and we are very happy with the work that she did. She delivered everything we expected in a timely manner her work was top quality. Shannon also provided us with an editorial letter and a style guide and suggestions for next steps including getting our work professionally formatted. I would highly recommend Shannon as an editor and would engage her for future books. - Debbie Sehulster and Javier Iglesias, authors of Mindset Wizardry
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Shannon was wonderful to work with. She answered my questions promptly when I was deciding which editor I would hire. I also appreciated her honesty after reading my sample submission about what services she felt I needed and, after receiving my developmental and copy/line edit, she was spot-on. The edits and suggestions she gave me are exactly what I needed. I look forward to working with Shannon again. I highly recommend her. - Sharon C.
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My experience with Shannon Cave is exceptional. She is objective, thoughtful and thorough. I am very pleased with all of her edits and suggestions. I am confident that collaborating with her has elevated the overall quality of my book. I highly recommend her and I look forward to working with her again. - Foozaro, author of Break Out of Your Box
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Shannon did a great job doing a final proof read of my book. She went out of her way to squeeze in this edit during the busy holiday season so as to enable me to meet other deadlines. Again her attention to detail was great, and her feedback clear, to the point and very helpful. I recommend you use Shannon if you want competent and efficient help bringing your next project home. - P.W. Irvine, author of The Hour Guide to Management
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Shannon is a superb copy editor. I put my MS through online editing apps, my own edits, Word editor, Merriam-Webster, etc. I bought Chicago Manual of Style and corrected many formatting issues. Then Shannon got my MS and returned a thorough copy edit - a week early! Shannon identified many words that should not be hyphenated. Really? I checked out every one and she was right every time. She pointed out Chicago Style formatting errors. Was she right? Yep, always. Shannon even researched obscure references I made in the MS and suggested some that needed to be changed. Right again. Shannon was always right. As a Copy Editor, Shannon cannot be topped, and I would unequivocally recommend her for that task. - Robert R.
Shannon was wonderful to work with! A great communicator, prompt and clear. Her copyediting was thorough and respectful of the individuality of each of the 20 authors in our anthology. I very much appreciated Shannon's friendly, quick responses to my questions. I also appreciated that she began the work and delivered it all on time, as agreed. Thank you, Shannon! - Mary Woodhouse, author of Voices of Magic
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Shannon brought a very high level of professional advice and feedback to her work as my book editor. This is my first novel, and while I had rewritten this at least three times, her professional experience offered me rich advice and feedback on character and story development that I wouldn't have received if I'd rewritten it fifty times. As a first-timer, I knew I had much room to grow as a writer--and Shannon pointed out those areas I sort of knew in my heart already. She also pointed out happily areas where I was nailing it, which has given me the confidence to go back and revise where needed. She provided me nearly 20 pages of editorial feedback apart from extensive in-document feedback, which is tremendously valuable. Additionally, while we were contracted for a month-long review period, Shannon provided this in just two weeks, and clearly did not provide a rushed review in that shortened time-frame. I hope to ultimately publish this novel in part due to Shannon's feedback, and I'd love to collaborate with her again on future projects. - Joseph H.
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Shannon did an amazing job editing my manuscript. She was thorough, explained what she did and why, allowed me to decide on those changes, and brought things to my attention I hadn’t noticed. She was extremely valuable and great to work with. I will definitely use her again. - Mandy Mazanec, author of And There You Were
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Shannon had already done a complete copy edit of my book, and I had since then completely rewritten one chapter and created a new About the Author section, and she did a fresh edit of just those for this assignment. She produced the edits for me in just a few days, and her editing work was excellent. Shannon is prompt, thorough, and has a good eye for quality. She is also supportive and considerate in her recommendations. I feel that she has definitely improved the quality of my book. I highly recommend Shannon as a copy editor! - Randall Todhunter, author of Your Money, Your Life
Shannon is accommodating. This was my first time hiring someone to look at one of my works, and Shannon was very kind in explaining the things that I need to work on to grow as an author. I highly recommend her. - Sage L.
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Shannon was a delight to work with! Shannon's prompt replies, open communication, and constructive feedback have made the process of editing as a first-time author far less daunting. I would definitely recommend her to anyone who is seeking to work with a true professional! - Simran Bansal, author of Hielights of Hope
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Shannon is professional, personable, and extremely detail-oriented. She clearly cared about the strength and success of my manuscript, going above and beyond to help me produce the best work possible. She is also extremely fast! She delivered on the project a full 5 days before it was due. I can't speak highly enough about my experience working with Shannon. I would and will absolutely work with her again! - Leigh Esposito, author of The Godmother
Wow, Shannon! She is amazing. I am SO grateful I selected her and that she agreed to work with me on my project. She was super communicative, delivered in a very quick manner, and made the edits and suggestions easy to understand and even explained why she was making certain edits. She gave wonderful insight and ideas along the way as well. Shannon- you are truly gifted at what you do and my book is going to be amazing thanks to your help and guidance. Highly, highly, highly recommend! And thank you Shannon! - Kristi Service Nowrouzi, author of First Home: Where to Start and How to Win
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Shannon's review of my manuscript was exactly the type of perspective I needed to make my work the best it could be. She really dug deep and pointed out many places where characterization could be stronger. Best of all, she helped me get focus on the main character's story goal. I found it very useful that she pointed out not only places to improve upon, but what worked well. All her other suggestions throughout the manuscript were also very helpful. I would highly recommend Shannon's editing expertise. She's professional and offers the kind of quality insights I was looking for in an editor. - Sharon S.
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As a first time author, Shannon’s editorial assistance was invaluable. She did an outstanding job editing my manuscript, query letter & synopsis. She also provided insightful comments, and her responsiveness and turn around time was exceptional. Her encouragement and support was also greatly appreciated . I would highly recommend Shannon to anyone looking to professionally polish up their manuscript for publication. - Jane K.
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Shannon was a delight to work with! She helped elevate the quality of my writing, yet did so in a way that left my voice intact and strong. Her skill level and eye for detail are both outstanding, and yet her approach is friendly and supportive. She completed the work exactly on time, and was prompt in all communications. I look forward to working with her again on future books, and highly recommend her! - Randall Todhunter, author of Your Money, Your Life
Extremely happy I chose to collaborate with Shannon. Ready way ahead of schedule, the editorial letter and feedback was incredibly helpful, and inspiring! Shannon provided me with exactly what I needed to keep developing both my script and my writing. - Petter H.
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It was a pleasure to work with Shannon. She is very professional and approachable. She completed the editing before the project end date and along with the edited book, she gave me a style sheet as well as an editorial letter with detailed instructions which made my work very easy. I enjoyed working with her. - Kruti Thakore, author of 12 Steps to Optimal Well-Being
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Working with Shannon was wonderful! She provided a very detailed editorial letter and style guide, along with in-text edits. She was very punctual, even moving the completion date up a week. I look forward to working with her again for my next book! - Destiney Fiely, author of Among the Shadows
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Shannon was amazing at providing me with detailed notes and suggestions. I can't wait to hire her again for my next project. - Sara H.
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Absolutely wonderful, A+ experience working with Shannon! Can hardly wait to write my next book so I can hurry up and work with her again. xo! - Marion M.
Shannon was highly professional. She was very detail oriented and showed a nice balance of encouragement with suggestions for change. I found it very helpful to have her comb through my manuscript. - Jeff Baker, author of The Outside Club
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I knew from the moment I read Shannon's proposal, outlining what she would do and how she worked, that she was an editor I wanted to work with. I wasn't disappointed. Shannon provided me with invaluable insights and feedback on my manuscript, while always maintaining the utmost respect for my work. As I work on this latest draft, Shannon's thoughtful comments and suggestions are helping me go to a deeper level in my writing. Shannon is a talented editor and clearly dedicated to helping writers develop and discover their best work. - Norma Murphy, author of The Price of Secrets
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Shannon was a dream to work with - she conveyed deep knowledge of the entire editing process, addressed all concerns promptly and professionally, and finished the project early. Fantastic working with her! - Nathan Ikon Crumpton, author of Alpha Status
It is with great joy that I share this with you, dear reader, that working with Shannon is truly a joy and an experience that will leave you with confidence and pride.
Not only is Shannon a consummate professional and a master of her craft, but she is nurturing and supportive of you and your work. In her proofread services, Shannon went above and beyond grammar, identifying and challenging some story discrepancies that were truly important to me to address. Not only that, her attention to detail and critical eye is outstanding - from a single comma, to word tenses, to word choices, she challenged what didn't work and what might work better, or become more clear.
I don't think all approach proofreading beyond the technical lens, but Shannon does, with exceptional care and consideration, from the story, to the feeling, to the author's heartfelt intentions. I felt safe, supported, and encouraged in my work, and that is something that you don't expect when giving your work to another person. But that is just what Shannon did, and not only did I learn and grow, my work did as well.
If you've crossed her profile or have read this, dear reader, rest assured - you should work with Shannon. I highly encourage you to message her and to see if she can come aboard your project in any capacity. You'll feel as grateful as I do. - Drue Grit, author of The Incredible Existence of You
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Shannon is AMAZING. From the very first contact to when she sent me her edits she’s been a dream to work with. She went above and beyond to help me take my book to the next level. I found her edits and notes to be 100% on point, and more than once I said “That’s it! That’s what I was missing.” I would work with her again anytime and I truly hope I get to. - Amy Marden, author of The Parts We Lost
Shannon was a joy to work with. She got the job done quickly, thoroughly, and effectively! Thank you Shannon for helping bring my latest baby into the world! - Omar L. Harris, author of Be a J.E.D.I. Leader, Not a Boss
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I really enjoyed the experience of working with Shannon on my novel. It was clear that she put a lot of thought into each of her comments . She was such a joy to work with! - Kevin Donner, author of Poopy Fingers
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I loved working with Shannon. Her edits were extremely helpful and has helped me turn my book into something great. She responded to my questions, and really thought about what I was asking. I enjoyed working with her and would definitely work with her again! - Emma Ernest, author of Beth Bradley 2.0
Shannon did a great job of tidying up my punctuation (a lot of work!) and making suggestions about re-writes where things weren't clear. She responded to all of my messages in a timely way, and was very clear about what was included in the quote.
I would definitely use her services for my next project. Highly recommended. - Lesley Elder-Aznar, author of I’d Rather Eat a Cactus Than Run a Project
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I am absolutely thrilled with Shannon's work. It was extremely detailed and thorough. She gave me a detailed editorial letter in which she explained the comments she made on the reviewed manuscript and how I might approach them in making changes. She explained how best to work with the editorial letter before making any changes to the manuscript. I couldn't be happier with her comprehensive review. and I now find myself in a great place to firm up my manuscript to completion. - Sandy D.
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Shannon was professional and thorough. She's easy to communicate with and was very quick to respond to my messages. She did a great job with her edits and I'd work with her again. - Nicholas G.
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I loved working with Shannon! Her edits surpassed my expectations! I enjoyed reading her comments on my manuscript as well as her suggestion. Her perspective and insight are professional yet refreshing. I am eager to work with her again for my next book. - Yasmine Endriga, author of Heal
Shannon Cave was thorough and very insightful. Her eye for details is amazing, and she is adroit in explaining different techniques to improve the text and story line. I really believe that she was instrumental in turning my writing into a professional manuscript. I look forward to using her again. - John Crues, author of Smokejumper Saga
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Shannon is fantastic! I chose her over three other copy editors who responded to my inquiry. Her price was in the middle of the quotes, but her sample edit on the chapter I submitted to Reedsy was by far the best. And that sample was representative of the care and attention she gave to my entire eco-thriller novel about endangered killer whales, "Beyond the Human Realm." I've written four other books, all non-fiction, and had editors provided by the publisher. Some were good, others introduced errors or made wording changes I couldn't imagine myself writing. Shannon was the best. She corrected numerous errors, spelling, punctuation, stylistic boo-boos, inconsistencies, and rewordings in a 106,000 word manuscript that had been read by at least a dozen others, including a developmental editor. And she finished two days ahead of the schedule we had agreed upon. I now feel I have a polished manuscript to send off to my publisher. Money well spent. I will use her again, if I get up the courage to write a sequel. - Gene Helfman, author of Beyond the Human Realm
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I thoroughly enjoyed working with Shannon, and would highly recommend her. She was very flexible with my time frame and gained my confidence from the beginning. She was thorough and encouraging throughout the editing process. I appreciated receiving feedback about my story, which was a step beyond! Lastly, I felt like she was the perfect addition to completing a manuscript that is so important to me. - Jaime McCane, author of Things We Cannot Forgive