Client Reviews
Matthew Gill said,
★★★★★
I reached out to Ground Crew Editorial to perform a development edit on what will be my "proper" debut novel. I wished to make it as good as I could, ensuring character arcs flowed, the setting made sense to a new reader, and was a fun and compelling read. I had particular concerns about the journey of the main character and the intrigue plot line so I wanted a professional eye on to ensure both worked as intended.
Ariane is fantastic, kind, professional, and exceptionally talented. She identified problems and proposed actionable solutions. The in-line comments in particular were very helpful for tweaking the story at a scene level. Her attention to detail was also very impressive, spotting inconsistencies that were multiple chapters apart!
The one week check in was really helpful, particularly because I could hear Ariane's early concerns and then explain what I had been aiming to do with the story so that she could then edit the rest of it with that in mind. That then meant the feedback she ultimately gave was tailored to what I had been intending, rather than what I had actually written!
Working with Ground Crew Editorial has been a pleasure. I can highly recommend them to any authors, aspiring or otherwise. The skill and professionalism is fantastic. I worked directly with Ariane and she is friendly, understanding, and genuinely enjoys her work while being interested in helping authors. I most certainly intend to work with her again!
– Matthew Gill, Sci-Fi Author
Michel Veilleux said,
★★★★★
I was facing several problems. The main was my lack of confidence in the bones of the manuscript. But the first half of it was also in need of strengthening, determining where to begin the story.
Ariane is able to see through the written words to what you're truly trying to say, and then show you ways that will enable your true meaning to rise to the surface without forcing it, ways that you probably wouldn't have seen yourself without her guidance. The result, for me at least, was a tremendous eye-opening experience. She will help elevate the quality of your manuscript.
The generosity of information when communicating was wonderful, as well as the timeliness of the responses and the clarity of the information given.
Seriously, I had a great experience so far. I came in with some scepticism and a bit of reluctance. But not only was I proven wrong to hesitate, I'm glad I took the plunge and asked for your services.
– Michel Veilleux, Sci-Fi Author
Anna Hughes said,
★★★★★
I wanted my first manuscript edited after self-publishing it 11 years ago. Ariane has been a brilliant introduction into working with an editor.
We are 6 hours apart by time but despite this, she took me as I was, always makes me feel comfortable while talking to her, and even let me have a payment plan to help my budget. Her attention to detail shone through in the manuscript assessment, plus she listens to me talk too much and change the subject about a thousand times without losing patience with me!
– Anna Hughes, Dark Fantasy Author