What do Julie's clients say?
10/10 recommend.
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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Julie brought clarity and structure to my manuscript and understood the essence behind what I could not always clearly express.
I met Julie Forester quite by accident online when she commented on one of my posts. I wasn't looking for her, but there she was. I truly believe God placed her in my life, knowing she was exactly who I needed-someone with a gracious heart, filled with wisdom, incredible insight, deep compassion, and an unwavering dedication to the work before her. Julie is truly "one in a million."
Julie served as mu developmental editor, line editor, and copy editor for my memoir, It Wasn't Supposed to Last. She also worked on my cover and brought to life exactly what I had hoped for. Having her as my editor was, without question, one of the luckiest breaks of my life.
But Julie didn't simply correct my words-she refined my story. She brought clarity and structure to my manuscript and understood the essence behind what I could not always clearly express. She has an incredible ability to read your heart and then communicate it precisely and concisely on paper. Her command of the English language is a talent beyond reproach.
I cannot sing her praises enough for the countless hours she gave-working with me, LISTENING to me, guiding me. She is a gem.
Julie is one of those rare people who comes into your life and leaves a lasting imprint. Through her "pay it forward" work, she selflessly offered her time, her extraordinary talent, her genuine care, her tireless support, and her HUGE heart-not only to my memoir, but to others as well.
What she gave me cannot be measured in dollars; it is measured in kindness. Julie didn't just edit my book - she believed in it. She made me feel like I mattered, like my story mattered, as though mine was the only story in the world worth telling. That is a gift I will never forget, and for which I will be forever grateful - a gift rooted purely in generosity.
I will ABSOLUTELY work with Julie again for my sequel. In my eyes, she is simply the best. No one could do it better.
L. Dawn Mason
(Editing, Formatting/Typsetting, CoverArt)
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Above and beyond.
Julie's very patient & will explain in detail when you don't understand something. She isn't condescending & won't force her opinion or voice on your manuscript. She offers suggestions, but doesn't have a 'my way or else' attitude. She's open to discussion & compromises. She'll email when/if she has questions to clarify confusion issues in real time instead of waiting until the end.
She's kind.
I feel she went above & beyond for my story because she fell in love with my MCs & their journeys to a HEA. (She probably loves all the stories she reads --- but let me have my moment! lol)
K. Jenkins
(Editing)
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100% recommend
I love the work Julie did turning my writing project into a real book! I love the formatting and I love, love the editing she did! My story now reads seamlessly! I 100% recommend Julie's services!
Sarah Urrutia
(Editing. Formatting /Typesetting, CoverArt)
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My third book is headed her way.
Julie has knowledge, skill and patience in abundance. She made the experience enjoyable, and I've learned from her. She was critically positive with her comments and her edits made my stories more polished and well orgnised than when I handed them over. My third book is headed her way.
Kerry Gould
(Editing, Formatting/Typesetting, CoverArt)
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She has been consistently supportive.
Julie edited and formatted two of my books. This recommendation adds in agreement to the other reviews on her website. She has been consistently supportive. I didn't feel pushed or rushed - which was important to me.
Julie's (numerous!) comments and critical assessment of my draft manuscript were quite an eye-opener, and l've improved on my own writing thanks to this.
For sure, by the time I'd gotten sent my finished copies. My next manuscript is already in her inbox. ;)
(Editing, Formatting/Typesetting, CoverArt)
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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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Friendly, efficient, easy to work with.
Julie designed the cover of my novel and I was very happy with her work and the finished design. She is friendly, efficient, easy to work with and I would definitely recommend her.
K.L. Hollis
(CoverArt)
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This is what pulls you out of the pack and sets you above other editors.
Aiming to involve the author in the process, with some kind of growth and learning for the them is what pulls you out of the pack and sets you above other editors. The end product is important to you as well as leaving the author with helpful knowledge! I commend you! I like this analysis and the comments. This is a an added business feature you offer. Very sharp. Well done! I like the extra time you take to delve in and THEN explain. Brilliant!
M.S.
(Editing, Formatting/Typesetting, CoverArt)
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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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Excellent!
Excellent. Highly recommended.Ms Forester could be charging more for the.service that she provides.
Cas Daly
(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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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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