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Line / Copyedit (script-to-novella transformation)

Mandi not only went the distance for me in turning my screenplay into a novella, she was extremely pleasant to work with, efficient, hard working, and smart! Highly recommend, and can’t wait to do another adaptation with her.

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Developmental Edit

Mandi is an intuitive, inspiring, and creative editor who takes my material and molds it into a fantastic read that accomplishes my wildest desires of dropping the reader into the fascinating world that is part of my life but I can only attempt to describe.

Line / Copyedit

Mandi takes my information and recreates the intrigue, excitement, and all the colorful aspects so the reader is right there with me during the ups and downs of this rigorous path, receiving benefit from examples that teach challenge as part of what makes us great. Thanks, Mandi. Let’s do another one real soon.

Developmental Edit & Line / Copyedit

This is my first time working with Mandi of Red Quill. She is professional, very thorough, and wonderful with her editorial feedback. I am in the thick of editing with Mandi and she is the perfect person to go through this with! My book will be much more complete because of her guidance, vision, and expertise. Thank you so much!

Developmental Edit & Line / Copyedit

Mandi, I can’t thank you enough for all you have done to help me make my first book better. Trust me when I say that you will be hearing from me again as well as recommending others to you. Stay safe! Stay blessed.

Line / Copyedit

Here’s to a new beginning! DeWulf’s Twins is a much more complicated story, but Mandi handled it like a pro. She asked plenty of questions to make sure the story turned out great. Here’s to another great series!

Developmental Edit

It was a pleasure working with Mandi through this part of the process of getting my book published! Her feedback was very straightforward and constructive, giving me ideas that helped my manuscript stand out. I’m very happy with the progress made, and look forward to continuing to work with Mandi!

Line / Copyedit

It has been a very positive experience working with Mandi. Her expertise in this area really shines and she will give you an honest and straightforward opinion when working her craft. I’m very happy with the results, and I look forward to working with her in the future. Thanks!

Developmental Edit & Line / Copyedit

The work that has been completed by Red Quill has been exceptional. Ms. Summit has done a professional job in preparing my manuscript for publishing. A five star job of quality work. Cheers! 🙂

Line / Copyedit

Another remarkable job! You have done an amazing job and are adding incredible value to this project. I was thrilled with your recommendations, suggestions, and corrections! I am so glad you are a part of this project. Thank you for the fast turnaround. I appreciate the comments you offer in the editing because they encourage me. Thank you so much!

Proofread

Once again, thank you Mandi! Your editing help is priceless—my quirky commas, half-baked hyphens, and endless ellipses attest to that!

Line / Copyedit

Mandi, I want to thank you for taking this heartfelt testimonial about my sister and crafting it into an honorable memorial to give my readers a glimpse into the real reason for the dedication I have for this work that I do. You have a gift and I am glad to have you on my team. I will have other projects for you all along my authoring way for sure. Thanks again for your finesse, insights, abilities, and good sense. You rock!

Developmental Edit

Mandi provided a comprehensive evaluation of my novel, with insightful suggestions about character and plot development. She was respectful of my writing style, while providing suggestions to improve the storyline and character arcs. Mandi has a keen understanding of what makes fiction work and is a careful reader/reviewer.

Developmental Edit

It was such a pleasure to work with you on this portion of the project. The continuous feedback you provided was immensely beneficial to my story and my confidence as a new writer.

Proofread

This has been a memorable and enjoyable experience. I can’t imagine how the novel would have turned out without your keen insights. Looking forward to working with you again.

Developmental Edit & Line / Copyedit

My search is over. Finding an editor with the ability to guide effective structure building, the foresight to create assignments that make my manuscript poignant, and the skills to take my voice line by line and expertly transform my words into a body of page-turning prose is like finding gold. Mandi with Red Quill is now my go-to editor for all projects, big and small, that need a magical transformation into effective, gripping, and functional communication. To say I am pleased with how my manuscripts have been professionally handled, especially in a timely manner, would be an understatement—I am beyond pleased with Mandi.

Developmental Edit

Mandi, this is very good. Thanks for your suggestions and my assignments. I am already thinking about adding emotion and dialogue and references to traveling down the road. You rock.

Line / Copyedit

Mandi, we now have a great book. Thanks for going beyond the call of duty with the restructuring and adding extras to make this manuscript all it can be. I enjoy having you on the team and I will do as instructed—keep on writing. Much love to your family. Your friend, Dave.

Line / Copyedit

Another job well done! Taking a book through the editing process is always a nerve-wracking experience. It’s tough to let someone else get ahold of your baby, but Mandi always delivers. With her updates, I was kept in the loop every step of the way. I can’t wait to see what she can do with my next book!

Developmental Edit

I have worked with Mandi on two projects, and both experiences have been phenomenal! Not only does she provide feedback from a professional perspective, she also adds a personal element, which is extremely helpful when crafting my work. Her keen eye for detail and story development is unparalleled. I 10/10 recommend her to anyone that is looking for a professional editing service.

Developmental Edit & Line / Copyedit

Thank you so much for such an accomplished evaluation . . . On a final note: You rock. I look forward to working with you again and thank my lucky stars for paving the way to our mutual greatest successes.

Proofread

Thank you, Mandi! It’s such a joy working with you!

Line / Copyedit

Mandi was a joy to work with! She was very responsive and made wonderful suggestions and recommendations. I give her full credit for turning my first attempt at writing into a bonafide book that I’m proud to say I authored . . . Highly recommend!

Line / Copyedit

I had a last-minute project that needed a quick turnaround. Mandi was not only prompt and efficient with delivery: she remained communicative both during the project and after the fact. I’d recommend her services to anyone seeking both a job well-done and a more personal touch!

Developmental Edit & Line / Copyedit

Mandi is a phenomenal editor. She is very professional and has great attention to detail. Mandi did a content edit and line/copyedit on my manuscript. I would recommend you hire her for her service if you want a best-selling book. I’ve learned how to become a better writer in the process of working with her. She is very timely and meets her deadlines. She is definitely worth the investment. I encourage you to hire her for all of your editing needs. If you want a good book, hire any edtior. If you want a great book, hire Mandi!

Line / Copyedit

Mandi, I want to thank you for taking this heartfelt testimonial about my sister and crafting it into an honorable memorial to give my readers a glimpse into the real reason for the dedication I have for this work that I do. You have a gift and I am glad to have you on my team. I will have other projects for you all along my authoring way for sure. Thanks again for your finesse, insights, abilities, and good sense. You rock!

Developmental Edit & Line/Copyedit

This was my first book and Mandi was the perfect editor! She had excellent suggestions, has an enviable attention to detail, and best of all, was supportive and compassionate through the whole process. I genuinely doubt I would have gotten this close to publishing without her help and encouragement.

Developmental Edit

Mandi Summit’s feedback to the first draft of my story was practically and creatively very helpful! She gave fantastic suggestions and insights about the flow and arc of my story and pointed out parts she thought were superfluous to the plot. Mandi was encouraging and put her finger on the parts of the story she thought were great and functioned well. She also identified where I needed to expand and develop certain character and plot elements. Her insight and perspective were genuinely constructive and helpful for me!

Developmental Edit

Mandi was incredibly thorough in her editorial letter, providing scene-by-scene and high-level feedback. She was encouraging, providing specific details on what I did right. At the same time, she was clear in her suggestions for what needed improvement and how to go about it. As an example of her attention to detail, she provided notes on consistency, like when or whether things were introduced or anything that didn’t come up again later but probably should. I would work with Mandi again.

Line / Copyedit

It was wonderful working with you again! The line edits were extremely thorough and thoughtful, adding depth as well as flow and accuracy. Additionally, the feedback on the changes I made in response to the developmental edits was so valuable. I would absolutely love to work with Mandi again.

Developmental Edit & Line / Copyedit

Working with you has been GREAT! Your professionalism and connection to the material has proven to enhance the quality of this work. THANK YOU!

Line / Copyedit

Mandi did a great job. She answered all my questions and was ready to offer suggestions for improving the story. I would definitely have her edit my future books.

Developmental Edit

Mandi’s developmental edits were timely, comprehensive, clear, and very useful indeed. Most importantly, her comments were closely aligned with what I was trying to achieve often making me think, “Of course, why didn’t I think of that?”

Line / Copyedit

Mandi’s help was invaluable. She always met timelines and the work quality was excellent. Her structural edits, in particular, were fantastic, completely capturing what I was after and helping me expand the characters in exactly the way I wanted. I am looking forward to working further with Mandi.

Proofread

Mandi is a delightful person and professional who took care of my proofreading needs, within my budget and time frame. I will use her services again!

Line / Copyedit

This is the second book Mandi has edited for me and it looks great! She rescued Ranger’s Sojournfrom a previous editing attempt and succeeded. Her suggestions I believe will go a long way in making the book a much more enjoyable read. When finished, I plan to have her edit my third book, Balor’s Shadow.

Developmental Edit

Mandi is absolutely the best. Working with her from finding her and doing an agreement and communication is fabulous. I love her work.

Line / Copyedit

Mandi, you are wonderful and the best. Looking forward to doing more work with you.

Line / Copyedit

Thank you, Mandi. You breathed new life into my book. I was very appreciative how you paid attention to the technical aspects of my manuscript such as numbering, fact checking, reference formats, flow, and accuracy. The entire process has been organized and very professional. I would highly recommend your skills to any author. Thank you for your valuable help!

Developmental Edit

Mandi provided an exceptional service when editing my manuscript. I was impressed at her timely deliverance and how she went line by line and provided a rigorous edit. Her feedbacks were encouraging and really highlighted where my story needed improvement. She did a very thorough job and communicated via email in a professional manner. I am a happy customer!

Line / Copyedit

Timely response, extremely professional, and exceptional service with a price you can’t beat. I highly recommend Red Quill for your editing needs. I am one satisfied customer.

Developmental Edit

I just love everything about [Mandi] and the way she does her business. Professional with a personal touch.

I cannot thank you enough for the detailed feedback and suggestions. As I read through the editorial letter, I could tell you had given appropriate consideration to what I had written in the context of the larger story arc. Then you went over and beyond, providing me with a scene by scene breakdown and character bible. For a first time experience with an editor, I am so pleased. Beyond pleased, actually. I can’t wait to dig into the rewrite process, given this new information. Thank you again!

Line / Copyedit

I can’t say enough about how wonderful of an experience it has been to work with you on Houston in September. You provided excellent suggestions during the developmental editing phase helping me to turn an “okay” novel into something that shines (and made me cry in the appropriate places) with the line/copyedit. The entire process of working with you helped me level up as an author. What I considered a non-starter of a novel not worthy of publishing I will now proudly market on KDP and IngramSpark. Seeing what you did with the DE/LCE and knowing you’re working on your own novel too, I will gladly ask you to edit my future novels, and eagerly look forward to your upcoming novel because I am certain it will be written with as much care as you took with my work. Thank you again!

Developmental Edit

I’m again thrilled with your work, Mandi! After working on my contemporary romance novel, Houston in September, with you, I wanted to do something fun and light-hearted. The result was Mewok Goes to Mew York. MGTMY morphed into a full story courtesy of suggestions derived from your developmental edit, after starting as board book length.

Line / Copyedit

I’m happy to report the book had its first ARC review by a local grade 4 class, after a teacher heard Lightning Legs was in his class. It received its first glowing review, as reported back by Lightning Legs herself. “They thought it was terrific.”

Developmental Edit

Mandi has done it again, crafted a masterpiece from the multitude of ideas scattered on the winds of many pages. All I knew when I began was that I wanted the reader to get a fresh look at an old familiar concept in a new way that felt good. Mandi expertly melded a timeline, starting with the struggles of adolescence, the discovery of passion for creativity and the insatiable desire to wander, explore and discover mixed in the nuance from a double passion of performing and horsemanship. The way in which she blended emerging creative talents to build into a crescendo of creativity that takes the reader into the enlightening story about how relational skills developed, overcoming challenges and personal growth ensures the reader will stay to the end. With her expert guidance this collection of stories from my turbulent life has meaning, catharsis and a payoff to benefit the reader. Bravo. for the fast turnaround. I appreciate the comments you offer in the editing because they encourage me. Thank you so much!

Developmental Edit & Line / Copyedit

Wow!!! Mandi was extremely detailed, insightful, and creative with my phase of developmental editing. Her excitement and guidance with my story’s manuscript ​has definitely fanned the flames of my passion for writing children’s books! I highly recommend a partnership with Mandi for a more meaningful and positive experience in any writing endeavors!

Developmental Edit

While this was only my first endeavor into hiring an editor, I could instantly tell that Mandi was something special. She is so polite and such a pleasure to work with. Additionally, she edits really well!

Developmental Edit & Line / Copyedit

Another great job—you have certainly added value to these projects and I am grateful for your fantastic skill! Your notes were amazing. I truly appreciated the thoughtfulness you obviously had when making your comments. I believe you have added tremendous value to these projects. Thank you.

Line / Copyedit

Mandi, thanks for your help. Not only did you review, you gave me thoughtful feedback that made me think deeper about my first book. I also really appreciate your professional advice. Thank you! ​

Line / Copyedit

Why select Mandi out of many editors? Maybe because I liked a song decades ago called “Mandy.” I loved the song back then, so why not now? I reached out to her and it turns out that I made the perfect choice. Mandi has been a true gift to me. I am very fortunate that she accepted my material with the task to take my words and edit them to reflect what I envisioned in my heart.

Aware that there is still a lot of thought that needs to go into the completion of the other aspects for my first book, I am excited as I approach the finish line with the editing. We have had some discussion on the second book, but Mandi will definitely be my editor. I am not a very good computer person, but Mandi is supportive and kind as I journey through the editing of my first book. I love her style, the transition of my words, and her blending the context is wonderful. I always look forward to the blended revision. I wish I could write with Mandi’s style, but that is why she is so good at her job. You’re the best, Mandi!

Developmental Edit

I followed my instincts when I chose Mandi as my editor and I’m so glad I did. She quickly understood my writing style and where I was going with the book. When she returned the manuscript (fast, by the way), I had to pinch myself because she got it! It looked incredible and the changes she suggested were spot on. She made the process simple, stress free, and I would highly recommend this sweet lady to you because she knows her stuff!

Line / Copyedit

Wow, Mandi is an amazing editor! As a new author writing my first book, she quickly picked up on my unique voice and made my manuscript look so much more polished. She respected where I wanted to go with this book and offered suggestions that made reading it so much easier. I learned so much by her comments on the changes she suggested and I know it will help me in the future. I never felt alone and she always answered any questions I had in a timely manner. I look forward to working with Mandi again and if you’re looking for a great editor who’s got your back, choose Mandi!

Line / Copyedit

Many thanks for a job well done! Blood and Steelwas a bit more challenging than my previous books, but Mandi lent her own experience as a mother to help bring the main character’s story forth. As always her suggestions made the story shine!

Developmental Edit

As always, the developmental edit was great. Full of useful suggestions for development which fit perfectly with my concepts. This book involved more comedy than in my past manuscripts, and it was particularly useful to get guidance and suggestions on what did and did not work.