As a new author breaking into the Romance and Women’s Fiction genres, I believe wholeheartedly the quality of editing Emma has done with my stories has not only built enormous trust with my readers but is one of the reasons that I’m on track to earning my first six-figure royalty month in the very near future.
Q’Harina isn’t just an editor—she’s a story goddess. She understood my dark, complex Nordic noir and helped bring out its essence while preserving my voice.
I have worked with Wandering Words Media on a half dozen novels so far and am continually impressed by their professionalism and diligence. Having a book edited can be a jarring experience for a writer, but these folks make it an easy and painless experience. They are true partners in my creative process.
I tried out a number of editors before coming to Wandering Words. Other editors didn’t seem to get me, didn’t really understand my style, made changes and suggestions that didn’t work for me. When Christina sent back the first sample edit, something clicked. She hadn’t changed anything–instead, she made suggestions, observations, asked questions. She wasn’t critical–well, she was critical, but in a good way. The way you need when you want to make that piece of writing the best it can be.
Christina’s developmental/content editing was honest and refreshing. It was like getting an essay back from a great teacher. And she is a great teacher! Writing is a tough and lonely pursuit. Writers put their heart and soul into their work and handing over a draft to an editor is a painful process. But it is an important part of the whole process. Christina’s questions and comments have really helped me to hone my skills, bring my characters and settings to life, and have made me a much better writer. I’m currently working through the edit of my second book, and I look forward to working with Christina on book number three.