Client Reviews
Avalon George says,
★★★★★
Because Jackie took the time to understand me, she really understood my book and helped give me that extra push to take it to the place I’ve been wanting my book to go! Though it may sound weird to say about an editor, I was absolutely touched reading her edits because I really felt seen. I kept thinking to myself: She GETS it!
– Avalon George, Middle Grade Author
Rachel Boulos says,
★★★★★
As I wrote the first draft of my fantasy novel, I kept getting stuck. I needed to resolve plot holes and figure out how to connect various worldbuilding elements, but I couldn't do it by myself. Jackie was exactly the type of editor I needed!
I would recommend Jackie and her crew in a heartbeat! She put me at ease right away. Her insightful questions, conversational style, and editorial experience helped me build a better story!
– Rachel Boulos, Fantasy Author
Maddison Zigtema says,
★★★★★
I can’t recommend Ground Crew Editorial enough. Everything felt really professional but also personal. Ariane was incredible. Her attention to detail was next level, and her love of story came through in her feedback.
She was super communicative—from feedback to progress to suggestions to resources. She felt like a true partner in the process not just a consultant.
I walked away feeling more confident in my book and will be going to her for my future projects!
– Maddison Zigtema, Fantasy Author
KT Roth says,
★★★★★
I not only despise writing a synopsis, but it’s not my strength at all. Ariane has twice now summarized my novels while highlighting key character dynamics and the larger stakes of the stories.
She is excellent to work with—not only great at providing what’s requested, but lovely in our interactions throughout the process and highly solicitous of what exactly I want from her.
The best part about working with Ariane is the back-and-forth. I can always feel the project growing between the two of us.
– KT Roth, Sci-Fi Author
D. A. Neville says,
★★★★★
I was looking for manuscript evaluation of a multi volume work of fiction. Ariane eyed my humble wheelbarrow stuffed with struts, sheet metal, lumpy threaded bits flecked with oil and rust. “I see wings in there,” said she. That has made all the difference.
– D. A. Neville, Sci-Fi Author
AE Marling said,
★★★★★
After the final draft, you always have to consider hiring editors. Is it necessary? Maybe the manuscript is clean enough as is. After seeing the fixes found by Ground Crew Editorial, I am mortified at the thought of publishing a story without having it first professionally edited.
– AE Marling, Solarpunk Author
Kristine Cash said,
★★★★★
Ariane has an eye for detail that not many people possess. When you use her, not only are you signing up for someone who cares deeply, but someone who also has the skill to back up their passion. Honestly, my book wouldn't be near completion if it wasn't for all her feedback and help. I cannot recommend her enough.
The best part about working with her is the personal touch she adds to her work. I feel like I get my money's worth each time because she gives so much back.
– Kristine Cash, Adult Fantasy Author
Leigh Gaddy said,
★★★★★
Jackie at Ground Crew Editorial surpassed my hopes for a developmental edit. I'm writing a middle grade fantasy and I wrote way too many words, especially for current publishing practices. This was the main problem that I asked for help with at the beginning. Jackie came back to me with an incredible editorial letter and suggestions throughout my whole manuscript, helped me realize that I had enough material in there for a whole trilogy, and spent a generous amount of time helping me understand the questions to help me refine the story. I'm so incredibly grateful. Jackie (and her sister, Ariane) is the right person to turn to for help with any story, but especially middle grade fantasy. She GETS IT. I can’t recommend Ground Crew Editorial enough. Highly recommend!
– Leigh Gaddy, Middle Grade Fantasy Author
Esther Moon said,
★★★★★
Ariane was so generous with her time and very thorough.
I felt really comfortable choosing Ground Crew for my project because of her professionalism and her process of communicating up front about my needs and then providing two editing passes through my document, with space in between for me to review her work and make requests/changes.
Also, she was really fast and met my deadlines with ease. I'm very impressed!
—Esther Moon, Nonfiction Project
Karen Morgan said,
★★★★★
Jackie is highly professional. Her comments and suggestions are well thought out.
She keeps the industry standards in mind, researches, and gives great advice to bring the work to its full potential, all without taking anything away from the author's vision.
Anyone needing editorial work should definitely contact Ground Crew Editorial!
– Karen Morgan, Children’s Book Author