Jeanne asks both the smaller questions and the bigger questions, but every issue she raises drives me forward. This is developmental editing par excellence and I’m happy to ask Jeanne’s advice again. Thank you once more for the valuable help!

Jeanne Mrugacz helped me clarify my thoughts about a 160,000-word manuscript. She applied her skills systematically, establishing first that I needed an overall evaluation, not a developmental edit. At every phase of the process, she was clear about what she was doing and what I could expect next. Because the manuscript is not straightforward, there were occasions when she needed more time than predicted, and she was conscientious about updating me on the timeline. The evaluation itself was clear, helpful, and encouraging. I would never have been able to conceptualize my piece as a commercially viable novel, but Ms. Mrugacz was able to show me where it does and doesn’t meet the criteria for one and provide advice for proceeding.

Jeanne has been wonderful to work with. She takes the time to really understand what types of feedback you’d like from her as she edits your work, and she is willing to be flexible to meet the needs of the individual writer. She clearly establishes expectations and communicates clearly and promptly throughout the editing and evaluation process. Jeanne is very thorough, and her focus on consistency and readability has really helped my manuscript shine. I highly recommend her to any writer who wants their work to be polished.