What do Julie's clients say?
Definitely try Julie's sample edit first. It was this that helped me to decide.
Definitely try Julie's sample edit first. It was this that helped me to decide she was right for me and my book. For me, it was important to have an editor that would empathise with my lesfic genre. She gave me such a lot of helpful advice and tips to improve my writing that it felt like a masterclass.
(Editing, Formatting/Typesetting, CoverArt)
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Julie didn't disappoint.
I am so pleased. Julie kindly did my paperback cover for my next book. I had already got the front page for my ebook and wanted a specific back and spine. I described exactly what I wanted and the theme to stay with the 1940s and Julie didn't disappoint. I am so pleased. She also did some layout for my pages as well which I thought was really kind. I am yet to upload them to KDP.
H-R Watts
(Back Cover Blurb / CoverArt/ Pay it Forward)
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The artwork is exactly on point.
Thank you. A very supportive service. Julie goes out of her way to make everything as easy as possible. The formatting looks good and I adore my cover. The artwork is exactly on point for my (soon to be released) thriller. Her prices are very fair for the service she offers. I will certainly be back with my next book.
Julie Ford
(Editing, Formatting/Typesetting, CoverArt)
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I wish I'd found Julie sooner.
Great value. Efficient, friendly, and accomodating. Her "try me first" offer was the hook that drew me in. MY ONLY COMPLAINT? I wish I'd found Julie sooner for my first three books!
(Editing, Formatting/Typesetting, CoverArt)
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You can expect from Julie both a voice and a ready ear.
I certainly would recommend. As well as a scrupulous and swift reading of my text, Julie maintained contact with me every time I needed it, and at times when I did not realise I needed it.
I was particularly grateful for her firm but careful observations on paragraphing and structure, as well as ensuring that the general thrust of the book was maintained.
You can expect from Julie both a voice and a ready ear: she is always ready to exchange views and observations, having a clear policy herself while acknowledging - after discussion - that the ultimate authority lies, naturally, with the author.
A. Holbourn
(Editing, Formatting/Typeswtting,CoverArt)
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Excellent!
Excellent. Highly recommended.Ms Forester could be charging more for the.service that she provides.
Cas Daley
(Editing, CoverArt)
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Julie was so easy to work with.
Julie was so easy to work with. I have booked use her services again and surely recommend her work.
The Bookworm
(Editing, Formatting /Typesetting, CoverArt)
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My previous experience with editing was not like this.
Your thorough and detailed editing -- surely many of your comments touched on developmental and proof editing? -- was so helpful. The time and feedback you gave wasn't "just" copyediting. The extra touches of personalised advice and support was excellent. My previous experience of working with an editor was different to this. I'm certainly not complaining, but your prices can't match your input time?
(Editing, Formatting/Typesetting, CoverArt)
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A great mix of humor and professionalism.
A positive experience. Julie has a great mix of humor and professionalism in her approach. She understood the flavor of my "friends-to-lovers" story, and she tidied up my (numerous) scrappy, long-winded sentences, and offered some great alternative words and descriptions. I hadn't even realized I WAS missing commas in speech until now. (HAHA!) I would 100% recommend.
Catie D
(Editing, CoverArt)
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Thank you for that extra shine.
The editor is the gas for your car, the milk in your milkshake, and that most important final ingredient. Lots of frustration and tears are shed, but the product in the end will shine.
There are times you are fortunate enough to stumble upon someone with the skills you require to succeed. To my cover artist, editor, author par excellence, and friend, Julie Forester.
We've done it again! Thank you for giving me numerous suggestions, and fixing my countless commas, listening to my fears and accomplishments, and encouraging me.
The patience you continue to show me. The patience you continue to show me and the countless offers of assistance leave me so grateful and appreciative, and for teaching me that "authors do help authors." There is true blood and tears in putting together a book and polishing it. Thank you Julie, for that extra shine.
Michaela. V
(Editing, Formatting/Typesetting, CoverArt)
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I've had professional editing before but Julie is on another level.
Her patience, generosity and expert guidance is incredible. She is meticulous and seems never to sleep, given the level of support and time she devoted to my novel, making me feel my writing is worth it.
She picked out 'crutch' words that I'd been blind to; all my bad habits in grammar and punctuation, taking time to explain why they were wrong and how to fix it - invaliable advice for any writer. I can see from previous testimonials that she gives this level of attention to all her clients.
Following Julie's incredible input, not just her line by line feedback, but her generosity in sharing her knowledge of the publishing industry, her skills are worth more than she charges. Shhh!
Tania Almond
(Editing)
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Nothing is too much trouble.
I agree with all the comments on here. It seems that nothing is too much trouble. It was a pleasure working with Julie. She was so helpful and patient with all my weird and wonderful questions. My next task is to get her to do the cover and editing for my next book.
Laura
(Editing)
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10/10
Julie is friendly, flexible, and very easy to work with. I've recommended her to other authors. It's super-helpful that she has the ability to cover all three aspects of the publishing process. She did the editing, formatting and proofread my story and she interpreted the vision for the book cover.
She even took time to send me some super- helpful notes to help with my character point of view. Skilled and talented. Thank you.
TheBookNook
(Editing, Formatting/Typesetting, CoverArt)
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Expertly edited and fine-tuned
I have used Julie before. My (now #1 Amazon best-selling) book was expertly edited and fine-tuned to make it a far better.version. Game changer. Julie's kindness and patience set the bar. I asked for copyediting out she wound up supporting my journey a whole bunch more than just copyediting.
(Editing, Formatting/Typesetting)
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