“Shelby kindly offered to proofread my fantasy short story in exchange for an honest review.

Communicating with Shelby was quick and easy and the overall process went smoothly.

I especially appreciated the style sheet that came with the proofread. The quality of the edit was great. Shelby corrected my grammatical errors and also gave final notes to improve the overall flow and clarity.

If you are looking for someone to do a proofread, I can highly recommend Shelby.”

Lakelyn Alder, fantasy author

“Shelby gave kind and insightful remarks on my manuscript evaluation. She was able to catch things that critique partners hadn't and helped me feel able to tackle the concerns raised by guiding thoughts about the intentions and directions the story may have looked to be taking. Her work was formed in a neat structure and clear to understand. I really appreciated her attention to my own personal concerns while still tackling broader issues she saw. She definitely gave a well-rounded view of the portion of my manuscript she received! She was professional and clear in her communications. I'd definitely work with her again!”

Josephine Penhollow, author of “Dead End Investigative Services”

“I love working with Shelby, as she really does make sure that the author's voice is still there and shining brightly. She gives great advice or suggestions for ways of making a scene better or flow in a direction that is fitting of the story.

She didn't get annoyed with all my grammatical errors but was patient and helped me fix them. She's amazing to work with, and I can't wait to send her my next draft for edits.”

Christina Hiukka, author of the “Doms of Sanctuary” series

"Shelby did a great job analyzing my outline for a queer fantasy serial and identifying specific aspects to keep in mind while I draft.

She was enthusiastic and I could tell she was drawing from deep experience in writing craft. She was also mindful of the norms of the serial form and how they differ from novels.

I'm anticipating keeping her analysis side-by-side with my outline while drafting. It built my confidence in the story to see the parts that landed well.”

D.R. Mand, author of “The Knight and the Sorceress” series

"Shelby did a great job with the developmental edit of my novella! This was my first experience with a developmental editor, and I wasn't sure what to expect. Shelby clearly outlined what the edit would cover.

The dev edit report was clear and getting her feedback wasn't stressful at all. She even added a few copy-editing comments in the manuscript, which were both helpful and enjoyable to read. She provided detailed explanations on specific areas where my work could improve, and her feedback was clear and easily applicable.

We had some follow-up discussions after the edit was complete, and I found her comments to be both encouraging and supportive, which made the process feel collaborative rather than critical. I would recommend her to other writers, especially those newer to the editing process or who might be sensitive to criticism. Her comments provided constructive insights while maintaining a positive, supportive tone.

Overall, Shelby was professional, prompt, communicative throughout the process, and just lovely to work with!"

Emma R., author of sweet historical romance