—Nick O'Connell
Writer for Outside, Gourmet, The New York Times and author of On Sacred Ground: The Spirit of Place in Pacific Northwest Literature

"I have now used Barbara Sjoholm's Author-Editor Clinic for two different book-length works and I have nothing but praise for this low-cost, excellent professional edit. I recommend it highly to novelists, essayists, and writers of nonfiction books."

—Priscilla Long
Author of Where the Sun Never Shines: a History of America’s Bloody Coal Industry. Her poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction appear in Ontario Review, The Southern Review, Michigan Quarterly Review and many other publications.

"The close reading editors in Barbara Sjoholm 's Author-Editor clinic gave my manuscript inspired me to go the distance in a next draft. Their focus and attention provided the insight I needed beyond my writer's groups' comments, and I used these insights and responses effectively in rewriting. I look forward to another opportunity to provide a manuscript to the clinic."

"I sent my manuscript to the Author-Editor Clinic with little idea of what to expect. I knew that the editors would read the material; I expected them to give me broad suggestions about improving the writing. I was delighted to find that they literally focused on every word. The editors made comments, asked questions. They treated the work as every writer would want—acknowledging the investment that the writer has made. Their suggestions helped tighten and focus the story. The true test of satisfaction is whether or not one would do it again. I have sent another manuscript to be edited."

—Dorothy Monroe
Author

"Barbara Sjoholm's Author-Editor Clinic works on many levels: first of all, it provided the motivation I needed to polish my manuscript for someone else to read; second, I was pleasantly surprised at the number of corrections (both large and small) the editors brought to my attention that I never would have seen on my own. I read their comments thinking, 'Wow. Good catch.' I'm really glad I took this clinic before submitting my work to a publisher."

—M.J. Beaufrand
Author

"The experience exceeded my expectations in the quality and depth of the feedback. My editor's response showed careful reading, great insight, and thoroughness. I was especially grateful for her ability to quickly grasp my project and make suggestions that were in keeping with my voice and vision for it. She provided me with a great balance of encouragement and specific suggestions for how to make the collection work better."

—Holly Hughes
Author

"My editor was thorough and thoughtful. It was especially helpful to know what works in the manuscript, so I can concentrate on the weaker aspects. She has inspired me to delve back into this project and give it another rewrite."

—Brian Bek
Author

"My experience of having an edit done by the clinic was wonderful. The review had very helpful general comments, as well as detailed questions and comments.  It was great to know that the edit was done by someone who cared enough to know the manuscript as intimately as she did to develop the quality of edit I received.  I'll use the Clinic again." 

—Cheryl Harlick
Author

"After working with a wonderful critique group for a year, I submitted my manuscript to the Seattle Writers' Author-Editor Clinic. I was extremely satisfied with the process and the outcome. It was the first time anyone had read the entire manuscript, and I found the two editors' comments helpful in identifying places where the manuscript needed to be strengthened before I could send it to an agent. Besides identifying those weak spots and making thoughtful suggestions, the editors were very encouraging and supportive of my work. The clinic was a significant financial investment for a struggling writer, but I definitely believe I got my money's worth."

—Judy Dailey
Author

"The Author-Editor Clinic was everything I’d hoped for and more. Authors will benefit from working with editors who read their manuscripts multiple times and give constructive, forthright feedback."

—Jeff Meisner
Author

"I greatly appreciate the opportunity to have participated in the
Clinic this quarter. I have some work ahead of me but instead of feeling
awash in uncertainty I have a more focused laser-vision mindset and actually
look forward to my next visitation to my manuscript…moving forward is no longer an 'if.'"

—Sunny Lucia
Author