Client Reviews
D. A. Neville said,
★★★★★
“Fortune smiled on me when a fellow author recommended Ariane. Engaging her to copyedit my current novel was like giving the manuscript a world class spa treatment—it came back fresh and sparkly, ready for a photo shoot!
From amongst the crowd of competent copyeditors, Ariane stands out for her reliable punctuality and scrupulous professionalism.”
— D. A. Neville, Sci-Fi Author
Lindsay Eland said,
★★★★★
“Ariane is amazing! I was looking to get overall feedback on the main elements of my story and a few key character relationships.
She gave me such a constructive, helpful, thorough and thoughtful critique that I not only feel hopeful in my manuscript and sending it off to my agent, but also empowered now that I see what is working and not working in my story.
HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend and well worth every dime! And I will definitely be going to Ariane again!”
— Lindsay Eland
J. C. said,
★★★★★
“I was interested in getting the grammar edited and obtaining some structural criticism on a short story, and Ariane's editing skills are both fast and in-depth.
Not only did she make grammatical edits, but she suggested some structural and pacing changes and presented me with a number of questions about the characters and the world they live in that I might want to address in the story itself, questions that readers might ask.
Ariane's in-depth analysis was one of the best things about her work.”
— J. C., Sci-Fi Short Story Author
Kristine G. said,
★★★★★
“I finished a project I had been working on for a few years and felt like I had no way to end it. I also took a writing risk, one that audiences either enjoy or dislike. I really needed a professional set of eyes on my book to tell me if my ending was okay and if my risk was worth taking.
Jacqueline is an amazing person to work with. She is professional, kind, patient, and extremely knowledgeable.
I know it can be terrifying to hand your book over to someone, but Jackie takes the stress out of it. She is there to help your story, not to tear it down. I plan on using her services again in the future.”
– Kristine G., Historical Fantasy Author
Bob A. said,
★★★★★
“I have used multiple editors and Ariane was the best. Where she excelled was in story development and identifying gaps or weaknesses, particularly on the character reaction side.
I would highly recommend her as long as she can find time to edit for me in the future!”
– Bob A., Sci-Fi/Fantasy Author
Chris R. said,
★★★★★
“I wanted to have my manuscript checked before publishing my book. The best part of working with Jackie was competency, price, ease of communication, and willingness to assist when there were some challenges that presented themselves.”
– Chris R., Middle Grade Author
Kristine Guy said,
★★★★★
“I was looking for help in shaping my book and understanding it from a reader's point of view. I needed professional eyes on it to find the weaknesses and strengths in my book.
Ariane was amazing to work with, timely with her responses through the entire process, and very professional with the feedback.
I was extremely nervous handing my project over to someone, but she took all my worries and put them to bed.
Her feedback was constructive and aimed at solving a problem. She also caught things I had never thought about and gave me clear goals to focus on in my second draft. It was in no way confusing or heartbreaking, but rather eye-opening and encouraging. I truly enjoyed reading her feedback.
I previously had a beta reader who completely tore my book apart, and it strained my confidence in my ability to write. Ariane’s feedback was very gentle but firm and to the point. She pointed out the weaknesses in a professional way and helped improve my confidence. Even though my book was not perfect, she helped me move forward and I am now one step closer to achieving my goals.”
— Kristine Guy, Fantasy Author
Patrick P. said,
★★★★★
I needed a professional's perspective and expertise. Fresh eyes on my story. I honestly was completely satisfied.
I would say how detailed and complete the developmental edit was (19 pages!) and how it inspired me to keep going and dig deeper into character and plot development.
I feel we connected easily. There is a nice flow to working with you. You listened well and provided excellent feedback.
The entire experience starting with meeting you (on Zoom) and discussing my needs and project was very natural and authentic. I appreciate that!
– Patrick P., Kid Lit Fantasy Author
M. G. Davis said,
★★★★★
“If you're ever in need of an editor for any reason, I would highly recommend Ariane Peveto. She has a quick turnaround time, is exceptionally professional, and can elevate your writing to the next level.
Her attention to detail is extraordinary and she is always willing to answer any questions you may have about both the industry and the editing process.
As this was my first novel, I needed a professional eye to examine the manuscript to ensure that I was publishing my best work. I was very impressed by the quality of work delivered.”
— M. G. Davis, Sci-Fi Author
Deborah A. said,
★★★★★
“Jackie was a delight to work with! She was very efficient, thorough and thoughtful while still allowing for my voice to shine.
She crafted a personalized letter that held meaningful comments and thought provoking questions that pushed me as a writer.
I would welcome the opportunity to work with her again in the future.”
– Deborah A., Picture Book Author
Liliya K. said,
★★★★★
“Jackie copyedited my picture book manuscript and she made it strong and cohesive. She is very helpful and thorough in her work.
I am very pleased with her constructive feedback and her work etiquette. I feel blessed to have found her as my editor.
She also assisted me with editing my query letter and I felt confident in sending it out to query literary agents. I cannot thank her enough for her dedicated effort and for her positive influence in editing my writings.”
– Liliya K., Picture Book Author
Julia A. said,
★★★★★
“When putting together the materials needed for submitting my comic book to publishers I knew I would need outside help.
Ariane took the time to identify ways to improve my outline, synopsis, cover letter and log line for my comic book. She was especially good at connecting with the characters and questioning what motivates their behaviors to make them more rounded.
My particular story was a complicated one and her insight helped in my revision to make it more clear and concise, allowing me take my ideas and turn them into prose that anyone could understand.
Ariane's feedback was both easy to understand and thoughtful.”
– Julia A., Graphic Novelist and Artist
Tyler S. said,
★★★★★
“Without Jackie I would not feel as excited and confident as I do with my story.
As a new writer, I was going into the unknown, and Jacqueline was able to guide me from the very beginning. With her thoughtful insight and kind suggestions, we were able to make a story that can be happily read by all audiences.
She has been a blessing to my story, and I could not have done it without her!”
– Tyler S., Picture Book Author
Kristine Cash said,
★★★★★
“I hired Ariane for a manuscript assessment because I was trying to make my story flow better and I needed a set of professional eyes on it. She is extremely observant and has a great eye.
I wrote a novel in a historical setting, not thinking too much about word choices, and she caught terms and vocabulary that weren't invented yet.
I was impressed, as I have a history degree and didn't even think about certain terms such as "cute couple" not existing in the 14th century.
She will catch inconsistencies or inaccuracies that are harming your story, and in the end, it will make your book stronger. Now that I have graduated and am no longer under the critical eye of my professors, I realized I got lazy with my historical accuracy.
After working with her, I feel held up to a higher expectation when it comes to historical fantasy, but it is reassuring knowing she will catch anything I may overlook or ignore. She highlighted the most problematic issues and summarized them for me. She always provides quality feedback.”
– Kristine Cash, Fantasy Author
Anne R. said,
★★★★★
“Jackie is one of the most sensitive and astute editors that I know. She was extremely helpful to me not only through proofreading and catching punctuation or grammatical errors, but also in asking critical questions and helping flesh out the story in important ways.
Because of her insightful comments, the story became much more complete and seemed to become more true to itself in profound ways.
I would highly recommend her to anyone who wants a clear and nuanced edit of her writing.”
– Anne R., Kid Lit Author
Bjorn W. said,
★★★★★
“There are editors, and there is Ariane. If you are lucky enough to cross this lady’s path, look no further.
You’ll not find anyone better at their craft, nor anyone more of a joy to work with.
She is unerringly fair, patient, and professional. Her light touch and insightful ways put wings under my story.”
– Bjorn W., Philosophy/Fantasy Author
Elizabeth B. said,
★★★★★
“Jackie Peveto is one of the most versatile editors I know. Her ability to evaluate academic papers, professional essays, and creative work shows a depth and breadth of knowledge matched by few others.
I’ve submitted magazine articles and short stories to her, and each one has been returned with kind yet incisive edits.
Whether you want content clarity or grammatical cleanness, Jackie’s help is invaluable. I highly recommend her services.”
– Elizabeth B.
Christa M. said,
★★★★★
“I’ve had the privilege to work with Ariane Peveto on two novels that I’ve written and her skills as an editor are priceless.
Not only did she edit and return my book back in a timely manner, but she did so with an in-depth editorial letter that was as strong and detailed as you might get when working with an editor at a publishing house.
Her ability to capture plot holes and character inconsistencies is remarkable. With Ariane’s fine attention to detail and understanding of my stories, I’ve been able to transform my novels into such tip-top shape that I’ve had numerous agents request to read my full manuscript.
– Christa M., Contemporary and Fantasy MG Author