First Edition Edits

John DeJordy

Picayune

Author Testimonial:

I used to think getting my novella edited would be a waste of time and money. Picayune wasn’t a full length novel so why bother? Then a wise person said something to me that hit home: “First impressions only come once.” Why wouldn’t I edit anything I plan on publishing? So I went off in search of an editor that I could trust and that would hep me flesh out my story to its fullest potential. Being the type of person I am, I actually got two different opinions. The first didn’t seem to connect to my story, rocketing through it without care, and missing very important things.

That is when I came to Red Adept Reviews and was put in touch with Karen. Karen not only saw my vision, but was excited by it. Her attention to detail and comments turned my story from good to great. When we disagreed on something, rather than just saying change it, we came up with something that we both were comfortable with and that, in turn, helped new ideas form.

In her first communication to me, she mentioned she was harsh. I, however, didn’t find her comments harsh, but rather insightful and helpful. I rather my editor tell me when something I wrote needs to be changed. Karen did this tastefully and in a manner that explained the reasoning behind it. She was fantastic in that aspect. Now that I’ve seen was a “true” editor is like, I would not want anyone else for my future projects which I have already booked a date for.

I cannot express it in words enough just how happy I am with the service I received. I highly recommend to anyone that might be considering getting an editor, stop considering and do yourself and your future readers a service by booking a date with Red Adept Reviews. I, for one, will never consider anyone else.

Casey White

My Japanese Vacation

Author Testimonial:

Just received my completed edit from Karen Allen of Red Adept Reviews and I couldn’t be happier with the entire experience. Karen did meticulous work, offered valuable insights to the story, and called me to discuss the project once it was completed. Combine this with the great proofreaders at RAR, I feel that Karen and company have made my work the best that it can be for readers. I’ve already booked her to work on the sequel.

Daniel W. Koch 

The Bayith Shed

Author Testimonial:

I have had nothing but wonderful service while working with the Red Adept team, and Karen is a great addition. I enjoyed our phone conversation and she had a lot of good ideas to improve my work. She did an excellent and thorough job of editing my short story, and it was a pleasure working with her!