The team at Emma’s Edit is beyond incredible, beyond! I needed a developmental edit as well as a line edit for 16 dark fantasy stories, and what I received was so much more! Fine attention to detail, a big picture outlook, character and plot fine-tuning, and most importantly, love, investment, and care for the stories. I say very wholeheartedly that Emma and Ellie handled my project with the utmost dedication to making them better, and I know for a fact that they take their jobs to the next level. I was blown away by their professionalism, kindness, and knowledge. I’ll be back for more editing by them, that’s for sure!

I started my search for an editor by collecting samples, thinking I’d compare them all and pick the one that was most grammatically correct. Turns out, a lot of editors are grammatically correct; the trick is to find the one who is correct for your book. Emma’s Edit was the correct choice for me.

Emma not only appreciated my novel for what it was, she saw what I wanted it to be, and together we polished it so that I know, when I pick this up from the shelf years down the line, I’ll still be happy with what I read. Her conversational style made the editing process feel more like a collaboration than a critique, and – having just crawled bruised and bloody out of the query trenches – that was something my little writer’s heart desperately needed. She reads extremely carefully and caught logistical inconsistencies that even my multiple rounds of beta readers missed. I always wanted my novel to be ‘perfect’; that is impossible, of course, but after working with Emma I think it’s genuinely close.

Now, I need to hurry up and finish the sequel because I’m excited to have her read it!

You’re so freaking awesome! I am sorry for all of the late nights of editing, but I am so happy you are passionate about your work and you’re true to your word. I really do thank you for that.

It has, once again, been a pleasure to work with Emma on my latest story. I found that having a critical developmental edit allowed me to focus on the aspects that really needed my attention, and her copy-edit polished it and made it shine. Would happily recommend Emma’s Edit to anyone looking to turn their work into something they’re proud to publish.

Editing is hard. But it’s a lot easier and way more fun if you’re wheezing laughing, which happened to me multiple times upon going through Emma’s feedback. Her comments are the perfect mix of helpful and entertaining, and I know without a doubt they would have taken me twice as long to get through had it just been an endless laundry list of changes – something I’ve experienced in working with other editors. With her, there was never a dull moment! Emma was also my go-to when it came to editing my diverse and inclusive book, as I knew its content would be handled both sensitively and professionally, all while remaining true to my original vision. She was happy to clarify her more subjective suggestions, and patient and thorough with her technical explanations. Overall I am incredibly pleased with the result, and would recommend her to anyone looking for a thorough editor with a personal touch!

Not only is Emma a phenomenal editor, but she is a great teacher of writing, grammar, and punctuation as well. Every opportunity I have to work with her, I learn new aspects of writing that make all my future tales that much greater and easier to write. My stories are so much better because she has a hand in the telling of them.

I knew I would be assigned to work with a professional editor for my book when I signed on with a publisher, but I was very worried about the whole process. I wanted an editor that would give me really detailed and helpful feedback but also respect the way I write. I needed someone who could see the big picture of the story for what it is, but also tell me if some small thing wasn’t working.
When Emma was commissioned by my publisher to work with me, I was very happy with the sample edit she did and I knew our working relationship was going to work out well. The whole process of working with her has been just fantastic. She gave detailed instructions about the whole process, walked me through each step, and it ended up being an incredible experience. I can honestly say that my book wouldn’t be what it is without her feedback and input, and I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs honest, detailed, professional, and very competent editing for their book.

I had mixed feelings about writing this testimonial to Emma’s Edit, but only because I don’t want to share this rare find. I had the great pleasure of working with Emma on the developmental and copy editing for my third novel. Her professionalism and attention to detail was invaluable, with critiques that were spot-on and given with kind consideration as opposed to unnecessary harshness. Emma has perfected the rare harmony of editor/writer communication and is always generous with her time and energy. It was a relief to know that my writing was in good hands, and look forward to working with Emma’s Edit on many more projects. I give the highest recommendation.

If you are looking for an editor who quickly becomes a friend, then look no further. Emma is an absolute wonder to work with. I needed to create a revised edition of my book, and Emma, the superhero, swooped in to save the day. I was ready to give up, and she helped me through the process with fabulous edits and comprehensive notes. She noticed things that I would never have even thought twice about. Lastly, she took on my project last minute with very little begging on my part, for which I will be forever grateful.

I look forward to working on many more projects with her.