Client testimonials

Editing

“Thank you very much for your thorough work on the copy editing and especially for your careful eye! It was a pleasure working with you and I hope we have the opportunity to work together again in the future.” [Kathleen Ritter, curator of How Soon Is Now, Vancouver Art Gallery exhibition and catalogue]

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“Thanks so much for all your help. I have raved about you to another writer who is just starting a project of community history.” [Christine Cowley, author of Butchers, Bakers & Building the Lakers: Voices of Collingwood]

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“It was a pleasure working with you, Lana. You are extremely professional and your expertise was obvious to me. I particularly appreciated your fine attention to detail and commitment to the timelines of the project. You have really helped to tighten my story, and it flows so much better after the editing process with you.” [Pooja Ruprell, author of Journey in Faith: One Woman's Inner Transformation]

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“Thanks for the edit. I think you nailed it.” [Garth Rustand, author of Investment Protection Workbook and Investors-Aid Guide to Protecting Investor Returns ]

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“Lana was instrumental in turning what was a rough manuscript into a sellable book by developing the content, structure, and focus of the manuscript and by providing copy-editing for the book. During the developmental stage, her comments and suggestions were focused and clear, which made it easy to embrace and implement them. Lana’s work during the copy-editing stage was outstanding and provided the manuscript with the flow and finesse that makes it a readable and attractive book. Overall, the experience of working with Lana and the resulting manuscript were excellent and I have no hesitation in recommending her most highly for any positions that require a highly professional, talented, and well-rounded editorial leader.” [Andreas Abele, author of Is this all there is?]

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“It has been educational and inspirational for me to go through your editing process. You added fresh perspective and positive value to an author who might not be as courageous as you are in structural editing. Your editing also smoothed out many odd transitions and linked chapters together in a cohesive manner. I really appreciate your work.” [Eric Pan, author of Perpetual Business Machines]

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“Thanks so much for all your work. Now that we know about you, you can be sure we will be in touch in the future.” [Tracy Porteous, executive director, BC Association of Specialized Victim Assistance and Counselling Programs]

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“The draft looks great and I’ve already sent it into layout. Thanks for turning it around so quickly.” [Claire Moller, UBC Communications]

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“On behalf of all the board members of CJSAE, thank you very much for your exceptionally detailed work on the manuscripts. We look forward to working with you again.” [Katarina McKenzie, Canadian Journal for the Study of Adult Education]

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“Lana does great work! I was very impressed with how professional and consultative she was. And the quality of her editing work is excellent.” [Greg Ford, author of Catch Them if You Can]

Writing

“Lana, I just wanted to thank you again for being so great. You’re such a gift to Echo Memoirs. You’re a great writer, a formidable project manager, a professional representative, a gracious feedback-receiver, a kind and respectful team player…an all-around gem.” [Samantha Reynolds, president, Echo Memoirs]

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“I wanted you to know what a fabulous job we think Lana is doing with the writing of our book. My family is thrilled. Seeing it all together made them say ‘WOW,’ and they are so glad we have done it.” [Graham Robins, A&A Contract Customs Brokers, (Echo Memoirs Client)]

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“Working with Lana has been an absolute pleasure. She is a very skilled writer and editor who is able to produce clear, concise, and very professional written products. Of particular note is her ability to listen and probe to find further meaning. This skill, combined with her mastery of the English language and knowledge of business and technology writing practices, results in a very satisfying collaborative professional experience.” [Francine Z. Carlin, president, Business Harmonizer Group]

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“My grandparents were a bit nervous about starting the interview process, but Lana has put them right at ease. She’s fantastic.” [Echo Memoirs client]

Indexing

“If you’re looking for an indexer, Lana did an amazing job for me.” [Christine Cowley, author of Butchers, Bakers & Building the Lakers: Voices of Collingwood]

Writing Training

“Thank you for a wonderful course; well worth the investment in time.” [Meyers Norris Penny participant of report-writing course ]