First Edition Edits
Ellen Wolf
Author Testimonial:
It has been a pleasure to work with Lynn. The mix of her professional approach and personal warmth made the daunting prospect of editing my manuscript an experience that I hope to repeat soon. I can wholeheartedly recommend her as an editor to anyone who not only struggles with grammar and sentence structure, but also needs someone to offer sound advice and a word or two of encouragement.
T.L. Haddix
Shadows from the Grave (Leroy’s Sins)
Author Testimonial:
The relationship between a writer and their editor is an important one. Open communication, the willingness to be brutally honest, and instinctively knowing where the author is trying to go with their story are traits necessary for facilitating that relationship. Lynn has those traits. Working with her was a pleasure, and my book is better for it. I look forward to future collaborations.
Keith C. Blackmore
Cauldron Gristle
131 Days
Mountain Man
Author Testimonial
These days, where freelance editors are as ubiquitous as ATMs, it’s difficult to find “the right one.” Lynn O’Dell and her crew are professional, thoughtful, and extremely well-priced. If you thinking about contacting Lynn, do it soon, as her slots fill up months in advance. I now know why. I’ve booked three more for myself!
Casey White
Tokyo Squeeze
Seoul Bang
My Japanese Nurse
My Korean Vacation
Author Testimonial:
I’ve had all five of my books edited and proofed by Lynn, Karen, and the rest of the Red Adept team over the course of the past year. In my mind, they are the one-stop shop for serious indie authors. Professional and timely, I can’t recommend these guys enough and I already have reserved slots for my new releases in 2012.
Lauren Burd
Author Testimonial:
To say Lynn O’Dell is an excellent editor is an understatement. She is professional, thorough, and fast. The process is straightforward, and Lynn is very helpful throughout the entire job. She has edited two of my novels to date, and I look forward to working with her on all of my future projects.
William Esmont
Fire (Elements of The Undead)
Air (A Novelette) (Elements of The Undead)
Author Testimonial:
After a careful search for an editor who understood my voice and writing style, I chose Lynn at Red Adept Editing Services. Her work is fast, accurate, and she goes the extra mile to ensure your manuscript is ready for publication. I was so impressed with her work on the first book, I booked her services for my next two novels. In addition, Red Adept Editing Services has recently added proofreading services. The quality of the proofreading far surpassed my expectations.
Imogen Rose
FAUSTINE (Bonfire Chronicles Book One)
MOMENTUM (Portal Chronicles Book Four)
INITIATION (Bonfire Academy Book One) (Bonfire Chronicles)
Author Testimonial:
“The relationship between an author and her editor requires an intimate trust. The two entities can only work well together when they fuse, with the editor allowing the author’s words and style to come through while maintaining outstanding editorial criteria. I found this immediately with Lynn. She is totally professional, and most definitely in tune with the tone of current fiction. She is an editor who allows an author’s work to shine brighter.”
Coral Moore
Author Testimonial:
Working with Lynn was a privilege. She handled the delicate task of working with me with professionalism and endless patience. I never felt she was changing my writing style, so much as she was helping to enhance my story. Her advice taught me more about how to improve my writing than any other single source. Without reservation, I recommend her services. I can’t wait to work with her again!
L.C. Evans
Author Testimonial:
I made a great decision when I decided to hire Lynn O’Dell to edit my most recent book. I was very impressed with the quality of her work, and the price was reasonable. First of all, she took the time to call and discuss her editing process with me. Later she called when she had questions and she made it clear that I was free to call her about the book if I had anything to discuss. Her work was fast and professional and she pointed out problem areas without being mean. Not only did she fix my grammatical errors, but she also worked with me to improve my sentences, so I didn’t fall into lazy writing habits or use too much passive voice. I had a couple of plot problems I couldn’t seem to work out, and Lynn helped me see them from another viewpoint and move past. I highly recommend Lynn O’Dell’s editing services.
Claire Farrell
Author Testimonial:
After hearing a lot of editing horror stories, I was quite nervous about hiring an editor. However, when I read a project that Lynn O’Dell worked on, I admired how clean and professional it appeared to be. My own experience with Lynn was wonderful. She was thorough and extremely helpful throughout the process. Excellent value, excellent service, and an end result that is a major improvement without veering too far from the original vision. Lynn won’t try to change your voice, she’ll just help you tune it up. Highly recommended.
Diana Estill
Author Testimonial:
Working with Lynn O’Dell, Red Adept Reviews, has been a positive experience. Lynn went the extra mile to provide a quick turnaround, and she demonstrated her talents and offered sage advice to help me meet the high book standards I desired. Lynn and her staff provided top notch services at fair prices. I’m glad I chose Red Adept as my book editor and as a member of my publishing team.
Brian Kittrell
Author Testimonial:
If I had to choose one word to describe Lynn’s editing services, thoroughness comes to the forefront, but how could I use only one word to describe such dedication and commitment to excellence? In what world could I leave it at just that?
At first, I was skeptical and cautious about hiring a freelance editor, and for good reason: many scammers are out there who want to take an author’s money and fly, being at best useless for a writer and at worst damaging the book even more than it had been. From the very beginning of our discussions, I was impressed by Lynn O’Dell. She provided a sample edit which included thoughts, comments, and plenty of red marks.
With Lynn, I had a real editor, the kind of editor I imagined that the big name authors have, who was willing, available, and capable, and she had no problem pointing out corrections, plot problems, and things that she could see readers being unhappy about. The cost of her services was right on target with my budget, but the value of strong editing is worth so much more than money. I highly recommend Lynn and her staff.
Ashley Lynn Willis
Author Testimonial:
Having never gone through the editing process, I had no idea what to expect from Lynn’s service. I was pleased to find that she was professional from the start, but also friendly as she walked me through the process. After sending my manuscript with her edits, she not only called and went through the high level changes she was suggesting, she also brainstormed way to fix the novel’s issues. And if I didn’t understand a grammar rule, or I questioned a change she had made, Lynn went out of her way to provide an adequate explanation. She never once said “It’s my way or highway.” As the author, I always felt in total control of the process, and if I didn’t agree with her on a certain change, as long as my choice was grammatically correct, she was perfectly happy to let me make the final decision. If loyalty is any indicator of her worth, I will send every manuscript I complete to her.
Margo Lerwill
City of Dis (An Urban Midgard Short Story)
Dis (An Urban Midgard Short Story)
Author Testimonial:
I’m so glad I decided not to act on the temptation to publish without professional editing services. Even though I’d heard many good things about Lynn’s work, I was stunned at how fast and efficient the editing process was with her. She found issues several beta readers had missed, and her suggestions refined and streamlined my work without interfering with my style or voice. She also brought an understanding of ebook publishing that addressed details I would never have thought about on my own. A fabulous value for such a thorough and professional service and such a polished result.
Jason G. Anderson
The Outsider (short story – Atomic Wasteland Tales)
Cryoskip’s Footprints (short story – Atomic Wasteland Tales)
Gears of Wonderland
Author Testimonial:
“A good editor is someone who lets an author keep their own voice and style, while making sure the authors words say exactly what they need to say in the best possible way. Lynn is an editor who can do that. She provided invaluable feedback for this book, working within the very strict word-count requirements that drabbles placed on her. The stories may be my own, but it is Lynn’s hard work that has made them shine. I will be using Lynn for all my future editing.”
Michael Bigham
Book coming soon!
Author Testimonial:
Working with Lynn was a delight. She is precise and thorough. We talked on the phone several times during the editing process and I always found her to be accessible and willing to answer any questions. The full process took a couple of weeks and I was completely satisfied when we finished. Her proofreaders also impressed me with their attention to detail. You really don’t know how much you need an editor until you go through the process. I highly recommend Lynn as an editor and plan to use her for my next book.
C.A. Freeburn
Author Testimonial:
It’s not easy to find an editor that is willing to make the book the best it can be according to the voice and style of the story. I’m thrilled that I was able to find that type of editor with Lynn. She doesn’t just read the story but takes the time to understand the vision the author wants — and needs — for their story. She edited keeping in mind my style and voice and made it stronger and clearer. The book wouldn’t have been all it could without her advice and suggestions. If I ever get to the point where I can have a staff … Lynn is the first person I’m hiring.
Christine DeMaio-Rice
Author Testimonial:
I handed Lynn a manuscript that was long on stylizations and short on sense. She handed me back an edit that cleaned up the language without butchering the voice. As we worked through iterations, what struck me most was her respect for the authorial process. I’d use Lynn again. And again. And again. As a matter of fact, I’d be scared to use anyone else!
John G. Hartness
Knight Moves with Bonus Content (Black Knight Chronicles)
Author Testimonial:
I thoroughly enjoyed working with Lynn and her entire staff on my book, Knight Moves. They were fast, professional and hard-working, and their work made a big difference in the quality of the book. I look forward to using Red Adept Reviews for many books to come!
Vincent Marcy
Author Testimonial:
Lynn recently edited my Paranormal Romance novel, Undying, and functioned as a much-needed counterweight to my “personal rebellion against modern punctuation.” It’s not punctuation I object to, just the modern approach to it—which prefers to change all punctuation marks short of a full stop (em dashes, semicolons, parentheses, colons) into commas whenever possible. Why use these more interesting punctuation marks—I developed a love for them from reading Wuthering Heights, which uses them in abundance—when we can “blandize” the prose by using all commas instead, is the current fashion—the fashion against which I rebel. Pity the poor editor who has to cope with such an obstinate writer! And this is to say nothing of my tendency to capitalize words Randomly, overuse exclamation points, begin sentences with “biblical ands,” and produce convoluted grammatical structures; of which this sentence is a good example. Look over this paragraph, and imagine having to edit a novel filled with such paragraphs!
But this is just what Lynn did, and she handled it with consummate grace and good humor, reining in my more anarchistic leanings and doing her best to talk some sense into me (at least, to the degree that that is possible!). The result is a novel that won’t scandalize the reading public with my heretical views on punctuation and grammar—and that won’t contribute to the current trepidation with which some readers approach indie novels. Thanks to her input, readers won’t have to spend time trying to decipher an array of punctuation marks they have never seen before and can spend their efforts instead focusing on the Story.
Steve Perlow
Author Testimonial:
Lynn O’Dell delivered what she promised: Great line and content editing, reviews of my changes after her initial edit and effective communication along the way. By being clear about things that could be improved, Lynn pushed me to be a better writer. She truly cared about my story being the best it could, and the experience is exactly what I wanted the editing process to be like. I highly recommend her and her team.
Debi Faulkner
Author Testimonial:
After having written the “perfectly flawless” book, I’m glad Lynn O’Dell was there to gently guide me in correcting some of that “flawless-ness.” Her keen eye and knowledge of what makes a story great were indispensable in taking my story from adequate to awesome. There is absolutely no question in my mind: Lynn is a Superhero Editor who can swoop down into a manuscript, rescue it from floundering in mediocrity and leave behind a sparkling story and a very grateful author.
Parrisha Martelly
Author Testimonial:
Lynn was an absolute delight to work with. Being a first time novelist can be challenging and difficult, but Lynn was kind, attentive, and guided me through the whole process. In addition to a thorough edit, she helped me identify my problem areas and provided me with helpful suggestions to make my manuscript better and my writing stronger. Lynn cares about every work that passes her desk, and it shows. I never felt like a number or a nameless face. She kept in contact with me, and always had her door open if I needed to ask a question. She was supportive and encouraging, and went above and beyond the call of duty. The proofread service was wonderful, and I’m so glad I was able to have proofer Jim go through my work one more time. I cannot say enough good things about Lynn’s services. I can honestly say that hiring Lynn as my editor was one of the best decisions I ever made.
Lynn Mixon
Author Testimonial:
I can’t say enough good things about Red Adept Editing Service and Lynn O’Dell. She led me through several revisions with keen questions and thoughtful insights. With her cheerful professionalism, the process was easier and more productive than I had anticipated. Proofreader Jim’s sharp eyes helped clean my manuscript of any grammatical missteps. Their passion and attention to detail helped make my book the best it could be.
I often recommend her services to my friends, and now I endorse her services to you. She offers very reasonable rates and has quick turnarounds. I’ve already scheduled my next book with her, and you’ll want to do the same. She books up fast, so you might want to start talking dates with her soon. You’ll be glad you did!
Alyssa Rose Ivy
Author Testimonial:
One of the best decisions I made in writing and publishing my first novel was hiring Lynn O’Dell as my editor. Professional, responsive, fast and thorough, Lynn made the editing process an enjoyable experience. While staying true to my voice, Lynn helped create a superior book. I highly recommend Lynn’s editing services and look forward to working with her again on future projects.
Jack Wallen
A Blade Away
I Zombie I
Gothica (Fringe Killer)
Shero
Author Testimonial:
To writers like myself, having an editor that can not only be trusted to tackle the task of grammar, but also work with the writer to make sure the story is rock solid and a viable book for the reading consumer is a tall order for the indie writer often struggling just to get the book off the ground. That tall order is filled to perfection by Lynn. Not only has Lynn helped to free my work from grammatical and formatting mistakes, she was always willing and able to chat about the story and offer solutions for issues that were discovered in the process of deconstructing the manuscript. Add to this Lynn’s friendly demeanor, and you have a no-brainer for any indie writer looking to have their books as polished as possible.
Barry Frangipane
Author Testimonial:
Professional, thorough, prompt, courteous, and good at what she does. That’s how I describe Lynn O’Dell and her staff at Red Adept. As an indie author, I was faced with a field of people proclaiming to be editors. Watch out, that field is a mine field! Rest assured that Red Adept can stand up to any editing service from any of the major publishers, and I highly recommend her.
Nell Gavin
Author Testimonial:
I hired Lynn O’Dell because she came so highly recommended. She talked me through problems I had been having in the structure of the book, helped me lower the word count without losing any of the story, and made the final product very polished. Her turnaround time was phenomenal, whereas my turnaround time with her edit was…not. She kept gently asking if she could help, which kept me on target and focused until I pushed through and finished. I appreciated that she viewed her role as something more than marking up a manuscript with corrections, sending it back, and then abandoning me – she was genuinely involved in the process from beginning to end. Lynn was encouraging and supportive, and was always happy to talk through an issue of wording or story structure until we ironed it out together. Without that kind of support, I wouldn’t have this kind of confidence about the final product. And I also appreciate the proofreading service – Proofreader Jim saved me from a bit of embarrassment! Thank you, Lynn and Jim!
Daniel W. Koch
Author Testimonial:
KH LeMoyne
Author Testimonial:
Lynn was wonderful and professional to work with. Indie authorship carries a unique weight of quality demands and time pressures, both of which Lynn was more than ready to help me through. Her suggestions and feedback added shine and clarity to the story, exactly what I was looking for in an editor. And her flexibility in working through issues, while being cognizant of my voice and the structure for the book was critical. I would definitely like to work with Lynn on future books.
Benjamin Lewis Berman
Author Testimonial:
Having completed my first novella, I contacted Lynn after seeing her editing services recommended on the Amazon Kindle forum. As a new author, I could not have been more fortunate. Lynn took the time to call me before she began editing to give me an understanding of what was entailed in the editing process. She also gave me great advice based on her experience with other authors seeking to produce an e-book title.
The editing services themselves were extremely great value for the money, with clear attention to detail and always giving me the feel of having total control over my book. With the goal of writing more titles in the future, I will consider Lynn’s services as an indispensable resource toward producing quality work.
Debora Geary
Author Testimonial:
“My very first book is going live with a professional edit. There’s no better feeling than that. Lynn turned around the work in record time and at a fantastic price. I think that very soon, ‘edited by Lynn O’Dell’ will be just as valuable as ‘reviewed by Red Adept’ in signaling a high quality indie book.”
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Second Edition Edits
(Books published prior to being edited by “Red Adept Editing Services”)
Cole Drewes
I was referred to Lynn O’Dell by another indie author and after speaking with her on the phone knew she was the right editor for my book. After she finished editing my manuscript, I submitted the final version to two publishers and received requests for the full version, which never happened before Lynn’s edits! Thank you very much, Lynn. You and your team at Red Adept are amazing, and I won’t hesitate to send my upcoming novels for editing.
Stephen Knight
Author Testimonial:
Lynn’s efforts on The Gathering Dead really helped add some sparkle to the book and assisted me greatly in eradicating a series of author lapses. She’s a great communicator and lets the writer know just not what should be changed, but why it should be changed. I also found the additional proofread from a separate staff member valuable as well. I do more than just recommend her services; I’m using them again.
John G. Hartness
Author Testimonial:
I thoroughly enjoyed working with Lynn and her entire staff on my book, Knight Moves. They were fast, professional and hard-working, and their work made a big difference in the quality of the book. I look forward to using Red Adept Reviews for many books to come!
William Esmont
Author Testimonial:
After a careful search for an editor who understood my voice and writing style, I chose Lynn at Red Adept Editing Services. Her work is fast, accurate, and she goes the extra mile to ensure your manuscript is ready for publication. I was so impressed with her work on the first book, I booked her services for my next two novels. In addition, Red Adept Editing Services has recently added proofreading services. The quality of the proofreading far surpassed my expectations.
Imogen Rose
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EQUILIBRIUM (Portal Chronicles Book Two) |
QUANTUM (Portal Chronicles Book Three) |
Author Testimonial:
“The relationship between an author and her editor requires an intimate trust. The two entities can only work well together when they fuse, with the editor allowing the author’s words and style to come through while maintaining outstanding editorial criteria. I found this immediately with Lynn. She is totally professional, and most definitely in tune with the tone of current fiction. She is an editor who allows an author’s work to shine brighter.”
Lauren Burd
Author Testimonial:
When I published my novel, I naively thought that my beta readers and I caught most of the errors before I put it out for my readers. I was WRONG. Enter Lynn O’Dell, aka Red Adept. To say I’ve been impressed by her work is an understatement. Not only did she catch the grammatical errors, but she also went the extra mile to make sure my book shined. My only regret is that I didn’t hire her sooner.
Donna Burgess
Author Testimonial:
“Working with Lynn has been a joy. She is extremely professional and thorough. She not only viewed my novel as an editor, but also as a reader. She just knows what to do to make my sentences flow better. She offered suggestions to improve my work, and also called to discuss the reasons for those suggestions. All-in-all, I have more confidence in my writing than I ever had. An author and editor should click, and I believe we did. I’ll definitely be a returning customer.”
Daniel W. Koch
Author Testimonial:
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