“Katie Jackson at Regency Editorial Services did a wonderful job editing my Regency-era novels. I recommend her services. She caught words that were not appropriate for the time period, offered excellent suggestions when a scene needed clarifying, tightening, or expanding, and offered words of positive encouragement for moments that she found particularly moving or suspenseful. I enjoyed working with her and will be using her services again in the future for my novels set in that time period!” Lyndsay Constable, Regency romance author
“I have been working with Katie since my debut novel (which is regularly on Amazon bestseller lists) and I could not be happier! She handles my editing from the first to the last round. In addition to being a great editor, she knows so much about the Regency, so she has caught anachronisms in my work.
I work hard to avoid mistakes, but I cannot overstate the peace of mind knowing that my editor is well-acquainted with my specific genre and its expectations, so I know she will catch anything that slips through the cracks.
I highly recommend her critiques, line editing, and proofreading. I always schedule all three for every book I write, and I could not conceive of skipping one of them because she does a wonderful job tackling each round with a fresh viewpoint. I have many great reviews that mention my authenticity to the period, so this is a fantastic collaboration.
I should also mention that Katie is supportive and encouraging. Publishing one’s first books is daunting, but Katie makes it easier. :)” Nina Jarrett, Regency romance author
“Katie provides a service I haven’t encountered in other beta readers, going further than extensive feedback on characters, plot, etc. She has an in-depth knowledge of Regency England’s history and etymology. It was her knowledge in the time period’s etymology that profoundly impressed me. Additionally, she gives extensive feedback on a manuscript’s strengths and weaknesses, while remaining open to answering questions that might arise long after she’s returned her beta reading report. I’m definitely going to be a repeat customer.” Kat Devitt, Regency romance author
“Regency Proofreading is the best decision I made in preparing my trilogy for publication and proved an enriching experience. Katie is professional and caring – always positive with her corrections, offering generous explanations. I learned a lot about myself as a writer from her keen logic and insightful queries. Furthermore, I truly appreciate that her refining touch upon my manuscripts never altered my voice, but judiciously smoothed the way for a rewarding, grammatically correct read. I would definitely use her copyediting services again.” Mary L. Sherwood, Austenesque author
“Katie is the best of the best when it comes to refining Regency stories. Never have I worked with an editor that provides such historical detail, clarity, humor, and heart. It’s not only enjoyable to read her suggestions, but they also make my stories the very best that they can be. Thanks to Katie’s keen eye, I can publish my novels with confidence.” Annette Highsmith, Regency romance author
“Katie’s beta read of my Regency romance novel was outstanding. Her detailed assessment included a number of concrete, actionable suggestions for easy fixes that will ultimately strengthen my book. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a professional, considerate and thorough reader for their historical work.” Katherine Kelly, Regency romance author
“I have been so fortunate to have Katie on my side as I work through my second novel. I was surprised and delighted by the deep level of detail included in her beta reading. Katie sent detailed comments and suggestions on point of view, timeline, clarity for the reader—nothing escaped or was too small for her scrutiny and her practical suggestions. It was truly beta reading carried above and beyond. When the manuscript came back, she included a list of spelling inconsistencies, suggestions for a style sheet, and suggested amendments to the story’s timeline. Most importantly, she knows her JAFF and provided a reader’s viewpoint throughout on issues that might be perplexing to readers as well as good points. I cannot imagine undertaking another project without Katie’s sharp eyes and awesome skills.” A.K. Madison, Austenesque author
“Katie is a skilled editor and I was lucky to have her proofread my manuscript. She gave insightful comments regarding her changes, provided a fast turnaround time, and has a depth of understanding about the regency era. I’m so grateful for her attention to detail and timely communications. I highly recommend her!” Heather Moll, Austenesque author
“Katie, …I’ve had a number of ARC readers send me typos, but you definitely caught some that no one else did. And you were right about the phrase “throw you to the wolves.” It wasn’t recorded to be in use until about twenty-five years after my novel takes place. Thank you for catching that! And thank you so much for being on my Review Team!” Martha Keyes, Regency romance author
“Katie was unbelievably helpful in finding errors in my manuscript! She has an eagle eye and caught the typos and errors that no one else could. So thankful for her help and highly recommend her services.” Sarah Adams, Regency romance author
“Regency Proofreading was a lifesaver for my novel! The corrections provided for the 235K word novel were comprehensive, as well as insightful. Many things I had missed were flagged; the critique offered was attentive to detail and context, as well as overall story continuity. The corrections ranged from spelling and grammar to anachronisms and inconsistency, and I eagerly looked forward to getting each chapter back. Regency Proofreading was able to keep pace with my output of 3 chapters per week, which was massively helpful as I approached my publication deadline. As a writer, there are many words I could use to describe the quality of work from Regency Proofreading – reliable, insightful, reassuring – but I only need one: perfect!” Jayne Bamber, Austenesque author
“Katie is a thoughtful and skilled editor/writer and a pleasure to work with. She provided high quality work, fast turnaround times, and timely communication. She really went above and beyond for us. I recommend her very highly.” Michelle E., educational book publisher
“Katie’s insights were extremely helpful as I was updating my work history. I would work with her again as well as recommend her to people in my professional and personal circles.” Bridget D., philanthropy director
“Regency Proofreading edited my resume and cover letter to be more concise and professional while meeting the requirements of the job posting. I felt so much more confident submitting them, knowing that they’d been thoroughly reviewed by an expert. Thank you!” Sarah P., instructional designer
“Would highly recommend!” David T. (job description edit)
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐” Christine R. (children’s book review)
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