“I’m blown away by how insightful and thorough Mary is as an editor. I’ve worked with many editors, and very few have the grammatical experience and developmental realism to say, “This part just isn’t working."
[Mary’s] detailed reading and analysis is exactly the thing I was unable to do after three years of writing. You caught all of the moments where I was simply fatigued by the process and moving forward to finish the plot, or “bones” as you say.
Mary provides both 37,000-foot examples of structural problems and then zeroes in on the black bag with a ribbon in the baggage compartment. This is tremendously helpful as a writer, to not just receive feedback, but have the page number and sentence attached.
— Sheila Hamilton, author, journalist, founder of Beyond Well Media
“Mary has a particular knack for sensing the depth and impact sharing story through written word can have. Her deeply compassionate heart and desire to see people thrive beyond the unique and often painful soul initiations in life comes through in her editing style and presence. She celebrates the triumphs and helps bring forth a more fearless voice in telling your story in a way that others can receive into their hearts. If you are ready to begin shaping your writing with an intelligent and intuitively precise hand guiding you through the process, Mary is a wonderful editor and writing mentor.
— Hannah Mackenzie, author, musician and song writer, spiritual healer
“Mary is a true professional, with an exceptional blend of big-picture vision and attention to minute details. Her editing process is thorough and thoughtful, and she consistently exceeded my expectations. Her copy editing work is meticulous; from correcting spelling and grammar to ensuring perfect punctuation, no detail was overlooked.”
— Sarah Kettler, communications and marketing for regenerative ag, food and beverage; founder of Sideyard Shrubs
“Mary is an incredibly gifted storyteller. Her work immediately draws the reader in with vivid descriptions, raw honesty, and deep emotional resonance. Mary’s words don’t just tell a story; they make you feel it."
