A Word from Our Authors

"After spending several years researching and writing my family's story, I at last finished my first book. But when it came to positioning my memoir for the marketplace, I felt clueless. How could I promote my story so readers would love it as much as I did? Laurel gave me such a different viewpoint from the approach I originally thought might work -- one I certainly would not have developed on my own. She helped me expand the appeal of my story, and create a proposal that would truly reflect the essence of what my book was about. Her encouragement and helpful suggestions were more than I expected to receive when I engaged her services. So I certainly came to the right place when I needed help!" -- Gretchen Stahlman, www.WriteAngleOnline.com

"As an unpublished mystery author with two books under my belt, I was desperate for a professional assessment of my work. Laurel Marshfield was that professional. She introduced me to several great resources for building my basic foundations as a writer. And she provided a detailed, twenty-four-page analysis of my first manuscript. Covering everything from plotting to character development, and from sentence content and structure to grammar, she pointed out my strengths while addressing my not-as-strong areas, offering clear advice about how to become a better writer. She was objective, knowledgeable, and -- I was especially grateful for this -- highly encouraging. Laurel provided me with the professional assessment I needed. But she also gave me a solid plan for nurturing the evolution of my career as a mystery author."
-- Andy Greenwood, www.AndrewGreenwoodMystery.com

"Laurel was not just a writer to me -- she was my voice. She had a gift, an inner knowing, of what my message was in writing my book. And she understood the whole process, from making my book's message clear, to synchronizing that message with all the other areas of my company's growth. I call on Laurel whenever I get stuck." -- Sierra Bender, Bootcamp for Goddesses™, www.sierra4bodyfit.com

"When I was writing my first book, I sought out a copyeditor who could find spelling, punctuation, and grammar mistakes in my manuscript. Luckily for me, I found Laurel Marshfield, because she provided so much more. Laurel performed a complete substantive edit of my work. Her suggestions for improvements in the flow, presentation, and structure of my writing helped me fill in the "communication gaps" in my book. By blending constructive criticism with ongoing encouragement, Laurel showed me how to improve my writing without altering the message I wanted to convey. She delivered her edits on time, every time. But what I appreciated most was Laurel's expressed interest in my success as an author. I simply can't imagine working with anyone other than Laurel in the future." -- George Brymer, The Leading from the Heart Workshop®, www.allsquareinc.com

"It was a pleasure working with Laurel Marshfield. Her editing suggestions were most helpful. And, since I had a publication deadline to meet, I really appreciated that she always met our agreed upon timelines. Thanks, Laurel." -- Robert E. Linneman, Ph.D., www.Renaissance-not-Retirement.com

"Laurel Marshfield provides a range of services, from simple line editing to complete book development, including ghosting, with lots of in-between options, like author motivation and hand-holding, manuscript organization help, and more. Laurel delivers, above and beyond the 'call of contract,' giving lots of little extras along the way -- and she continues to be helpful, even after the project is done." -- W. Town Andrews, Jr., www.sleep-without-pills.com