Testimonials

What sets Renee apart is her ability to retain the voice of the writer while correcting and improving the text. She made My Boy, Ben so much better, and I wholeheartedly recommend her for your work as well.
David Wheaton, My Boy, Ben - A Story of Love, Loss and Grace
https://myboyben.com/
Renee’s excellent editing added strength and clarity to the message of my book. I appreciate her hard work and look forward to working with Renee on my next book.
David Howe, Live Pure and Free - The 90 Day Game Changer
https://davehowe.org/

Renee is the consummate editor. She is talented at story development and every level of editing there is; from a substantive edit to a proofread, I highly recommend her. She has elevated the quality of my authors’ books tremendously, and the proof is in their five-star sales.

Sam Uhl, The Cheerful World
https://www.cheerfulword.com/

Renee has my deepest gratitude for helping me rediscover my voice and writing style.

I love the written word, the writing process and delivering interesting content. I was delighted to discover that Renee could hear my voice when I consulted with her on my first project. Since then we’ve done two additional writing projects and I am thrilled with the results!

Renee not only edited my work, but, in the process, treated me in a non-judgmental way and brought a fresh perspective to the pieces that allowed us to make it even better than the original! If you are looking for a detail-oriented partner for doing editorial work, look no further! Renee’s ability to jump into the writers’ voice and improve the finished product is mind-blowing.
Yes, there is a cost to working with a good editor; but being able to put forth a product that sounds like you are fully present in the piece, that is professional and polished—well, she is worth it. I can think of no higher compliment to give Renee than to recommend her services. I do!

Elaine O'Keefe, Mayo Clinic Certified Wellness Coach, O'Keefe Solutions Inc.
https://www.elaineokeefe.com/
Renee Garrick was a delight to work with on my book! My biggest fear in the whole process was editing, and it turned out to be fun! She had great wisdom and discernment in the details and was professional and gracious while teaching me. Thank you so much, Renee, it was a joy to work with you!
Julie Klenk, From Fear to Faith
https://tristanpublishing.com/products/from-fear-to-faith

I just completed my first book. The publisher I hired recommended we go with Renee as our final editor. I was hesitant, as I felt my skills along with hers [the publisher’s] didn’t really require an additional edit but decided to do so even with the additional cost. Renee’s work proved me wrong. Her work transformed my writings into a professional, polished product. I’m proud it bears my name and is on the market.

Danny Freeman, Ain’t Dead Yet
http://www.aintdeadyetbook.com/

We love and appreciate working with Renee. Rarely do we find an editor who not only knows and understands the grammatical rules of the road but can also effectively work with us to balance the author’s voice, the level of tightness in the writing, and the flow of the storyline. Renee is this editor, and we are grateful to have her on our team.

Brett Waldman, TRISTAN Publishing
http://www.tristanpublishing.com/
Renee Garrick, the Grammar Queen, edited two of my recent books. She not only found the smallest grammar issues (big ones too), she also offered suggestions that improved the readability of my books. I work in a niche area, and I appreciate that Renee considered the voice of my narrators when making her recommendations. I recommend Renee and her top-notch editing skills, and I look forward to working with her again on future projects.
Dawn Szabo, Blue Sky Life Stories, LLC
http://blueskylifestories.com/
From nitpicky grammar corrections to feedback on writing mechanics, Renee skillfully wields her “red pen” while preserving the author’s unique voice and phraseology. No matter what type of writing or project, you will benefit greatly from Renee’s experience, objectivity, and input.
Kristina Lunde, Author
http://www.kristinalunde.com/
Working with Renee was a pleasure from start to finish. Approachable and friendly, she is a consummate professional providing expertise on grammar and style guidelines for prose. I sent her a section of a book which included the memories of four cousins on their grandparents’ farm. Renee not only corrected grammatical errors, but found omissions and inconsistencies, which, when corrected, created a fuller and more readable story. The real testament of her abilities? My client loved the piece and didn’t change a thing!
Patricia Pihl, Personal Historian, Real Life Legacies
http://reallifelegacies.com/
My Clients and Potential Clients
  • Parents or Grandparents who want to leave a written legacy for their children or grandchildren
  • The Genealogist with a beautifully organized collection of photos and a complete family tree
  • Storytellers who’d rather tell than write
  • Memoir Writers who’d like to write a memoir but are unsure of how to get started
  • The Business Owner who wants to tell the story of his business
  • The Coach who wants to create a book—or many books—to use in her coaching business
  • The Pastor who wants to write books but hasn’t had time . . . yet
  • A Missionary who wants to share his testimony and reach more for Christ
  • The Self-Publishing Author who needs editorial support
  • You!

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