As a new writer, I was anxious about receiving feedback on my story. However, Rowan quickly put me at ease, and I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. Before we started, they walked through their editing process—which is truly impressive—and answered all of my questions clearly. I knew what to expect from start to finish.

The feedback documents broke down my manuscript according to established writing practices, leaving no room for doubt. I think what stands out the most to me is that she doesn’t just “go through the motions,” instead focusing on the singular goal of helping me improve and succeed.

The end result is that I’m now far more excited about my writing. I can say with certainty that Rowan will be my go-to for all future projects.

- Jon Lee Stroman

Prior to working with Rowan, I had never worked with a professional manuscript editor and was very nervous to hand over the story I'd spent a decade working on to someone. But after my discovery call with her, I felt totally at ease and very excited to hear her feedback. 

Her edit letter was so comprehensive and encouraging, and clearly pinpointed my MS's weaknesses and highlighted its strengths. I've never been more excited to settle in and make edits to my work, and I'm so grateful Rowan lent her expertise to me and my words. 

I'd like to think I know a good editor when I see one – I work in editorial in the PR/marketing industry – and I can confidently say Rowan is incredible at what she does and no one could go wrong by hiring them!

- Amanda Lien

"USE ROWAN . I cannot say enough good things about this person. Rowan was with me every step of the way, helping me think through granular elements of my fantasy fiction book in the dead-run pace before an end-of-year release to Kickstarter backers. We made it happen, and I'm so glad to have had Rowan with me on this journey. I will certainly use her services again, and you should, too. I'm serious."
- Dr. Owen Parker

Rowan offers clear, concise, and very useful feedback at an affordable price.  She delivers critique with kindness without sparing careful insight that leads to important development in the project's potential.  Her honest guidance has led me already to a new frontier of creativity I've always wanted to explore but needed someone to give me "permission" to try.  Offering holistic support to the creative process, excellent skills as an editor at line and story level, and an impressive amount of knowledge of the publishing field, she truly provides all the elements of excellent support to writers.

- LD Green

"So much more than an editor, Rowan is a teacher and coach. She is an excellent developmental editor who recognizes what is necessary to improve various different kinds of writings. Yet, even more than that, she challenges a writer, by not just handing out corrected manuscripts, but guiding the writer on how to improve their craft and the book. She is also an excellent collaborator, challenging assumptions, but not in a superior way, but in a way that makes the writer think deeply about their and their characters' motivations. Cannot more strongly recommend Rowan to anyone who wants to raise the level of their manuscript to its highest level and to improve as a writer themselves."

- Scott Nelowet

I sent off my MS and within a couple of days Rowan’s edits arrived. I was bowled over by her comments. Each one was insightful and considered and related to how the particular phrase or paragraph worked, not only on its own but also as part of the whole. As a commercial copywriter who’s trying to turn her hand to writing novels, I’m more than happy to take constructive criticism in order to achieve the best form of words possible, and Rowan really opened my eyes to another way of working with words, pointing out not only what needed attention but also what she liked. Her good nature and sense of humour showed throughout the feedback, and any ‘issues’ were dealt with sensitively and gently, prompting me to be a better writer. I would have no hesitation in recommending Rowan for all your editing requirements.

- Ruth Khan

Rowan is a phenomenal editor. I genuinely couldn’t gush more about how talented she is! Rowan was able to take my story and immediately see exactly what I wanted and needed to do. She laid out a map of what needed work and how to resolve the issues my manuscript had in such a clear and concise way. Without a doubt Rowan is the best editor I’ve worked with, and will absolutely be working with them again in the future! I could not possibly recommend anyone more. If you’re looking for a fresh pair of eyes to help refine your plot and characters, Rowan is the way to go!

Rowan Zeoli is a gifted editor.

So much of writing occurs in a vacuum that it can be profound to finally have your words read, to have someone tell you what’s working and what needs to change. Rowan’s manuscript critique was highly detailed and rich in that kind of specific feedback. But they did more, helping me to envision ways to expand the story I wanted to tell in a direction designed to make it much better. Rowan was encouraging, thoughtful—a dream editor.

I’m so thankful to Rowan and recommend her highly.

-  Heather Lehr Wagner

Rowan was amazing when editing my book! They were detail oriented, communicative, and gave more than just grammar and spelling suggestions. I would highly recommend them, especially with spiritual, religious, and philosophical themes. They understand deep intellectual arguments and thought-provoking studies. I will be hiring them for more books soon!

- Elizabeth April