Writers Welcome ~ Editing and Critique Service ~ References

“I am convinced more and more day by day that fine writing is next to fine doing,
the top thing in the world.”

--John Keats

“As a new writer, I found the service particularly invaluable in technical terms, as it helped build confidence and made my writing more polished—suitable for submission now and in the future. Working with the service also proved to be remarkably straightforward, with response on asking for clarification or further advice patient, rapid and helpful.”

—Helen Nathaniel

“I have had other editors critique my fiction writing, but none measure up to John Reed. I saw him in action at workshops, was tremendously impressed by his insights and now value very much his subsequent professional evaluation of the manuscript I submitted to him.”

—Ruggero J. Aldisert, Senior U. S. Circuit Judge

“Writers Welcome was with me from the very start. They’ve provided exceptional editorial service as well as support and encouragement while I worked through the writing process. I now have my first non-fiction book with an agent, am in the process of securing a publisher. Writers Welcome has stayed right with me all the way, and has helped me prepare to become a published author.”

—Kimberly Liegel, The Kid’s Guide to Project Success.

“I consider John Reed a mentor. His editor’s eye is sharp. He is able to diagnose manuscript problems, and provide expert advice in a timely manner. Working with Writers Welcome is a pleasure.”

—Linda Clare, Lost Boys and Moms Who Love Them.

“When looking for an editor for my book I wanted someone who would understand the importance of the material and provide writing expertise I lacked. That is, I needed an editor who could relate to the subject of personal growth, offer suggestions for making my writing have more oomph, and who knew the appropriate places for commas. For some reason I didn’t learn much about punctuation as a math major in college. Go figure. Jodi Henry exceeded my expectations, and I’m still making use of the short time she spent with me. Her editing skills are like a gift that keeps on giving. That, and she was an absolute delight to work with. If nothing else, you should at least talk with Jodi or John, simply for the pleasure of their company.”

—Sid Smith