Sarah was a joy to work with. She is very thorough and provides a much needed outside perspective that is helpful. Her recommendations were “right on point” and much appreciated. I would be pleased to recommend Sarah to anyone who needs great editing and proofreading work.

Barry Donovan,
Author

I drafted an article for a publication and needed an editor. Furthermore, the deadline was in a few hours. Sarah turned the article in under an hour and enhanced my message to the audience. We have established a solid relationship and will be collaborating in the future.

Bill Irvine,

I highly recommend Sarah Mayor as editor. She met me where I was within my comfort level of business communication and delivered an amazing body of edited work. She enhanced my writing, was ahead of deadlines, and satisfied all of my expectations. I look forward to working with Sarah on my future projects because of her work ethic and exceptional editing skills.

Ashley Smith,
Author What’s On My Mind? Coping Takes Work, Volume II (published October 2019)

Superb experience with Sarah Mayor. Her skills and abilities in editing far exceeded expectations. She also provided me with excellent feedback that I had not considered and this resulted in a much better final product. She is located in the US and thus language was not an issue. Her communication skills are exemplary and she performs work efficiently and on schedule. She receives my highest recommendation.

Chris Brigham,
Brigham and Associates

Amazing communication, great eye for details, and a perfect end product, I will soon start working on my second book and will for sure hire Sarah again for it. She came into a category she knew but it wasn't her core she researched asked and made the end product an amazing book I can be proud of.

Lior Barak,
Author of "Data is Like A Plate of Hummus"

I am beyond happy with the editing of my first book, a self-help book on the topic of stress. I was indeed blessed to have Sarah Mayor as my editor, as she put her heart into the project and was able to really add value to my book. Prior to Sarah's editing, I was happy with it, however, now it is a polished, commercial, engaging and professional book. Sarah added imagery to content that needed a lift and was able to clarify other content that was not clear, leaving the reader with an enjoyable reading experience. When I received the final edited document, I can honestly say I would not change anything, I am completely happy with all the changes. I can not recommend Sarah Mayor highly enough. You will be blessed to have her as your editor. Chenelle H.

Chenelle Lee Hitchcock,
Author of Proven Steps to a Calmer, Happier, Healthier You

I couldn't be more pleased with the masterful work Sarah did on this project – a complex memoir with multiple characters and circuitous story line. An absolute guru! Sarah showed a detailed understanding of the project – a 35-chapter memoir – at multiple levels. She was able to offer helpful feedback in overall organization, coherence of individual chapters and their contribution to the overall story, and relative ability of the author (me) to "stay with the message" and not get diverted. On top of this, she provided corrective feedback on line-level and word-choice level of the writing. Completely masterful as a developmental editor and copy editor. As a long-time writer in academic fields and in general non-fiction, I have worked with many editors over the years. One skill that many editors do not possess is restraint: knowing when to intervene, and when not to intervene. Sarah navigates this skill masterfully: when a chapter or section is flowing well and true to the "mission" of the chapter/piece, she will not intervene; when the chapter or section strays or distracts or confuses, she will jump in and make very clear suggestions for improvement. I highly recommend Sarah to any professional writer looking for a careful, disciplined editing of their work.

Michael Roth,
Author, Portraits: The Heart of Listening (2020)

We hired Sarah based on her stellar reviews. She was easy to talk to and always available from the beginning. She explained her process as it was going on and I was impressed by her apparent depth of knowledge as it pertains to editing. When she turned in the work, we gave the book to our formatter (also an editor) and our formatter commented on how well it was edited. (first time she ever made this comment and I've written 27 books). As Sarah mentioned, the only point of contention was that she turned in no developmental edits (comments/suggestions) when this was part of the contract and part of what we paid her for. Sarah was very complimentary about my book as far as the 'story,' saying that no developmental edits were necessary. Although, it made me a little uncomfortable (this has never happened before, zero comments). The truth is Sarah may be right. If an editor were to make suggestions just for the sake of making them, it could be bad for the book, rather than leaving it alone. I believe she did go through the book carefully; I believe her. Could she have found something to comment about that would add to the story... sure, it's possible. But I have written 27 novels, so I have a good idea of what plot-holes to avoid at this point. The truth is it is impossible to know, either way. So, I wanted to give Sarah credit; I do believe she is an excellent editor. And I do - wholeheartedly - recommend Sarah as an editor. I believe she is precise, honest, diligent, and an excellent communicator.

Mark Wayne McGinnis,
Best-selling Author, USS Hamilton: Ironhold Station, 2020

Sarah did a great job with developmental edits for my latest science fiction novel. She pointed out weak points in the story and gave numerous suggestions on how to make it stronger. Would recommend Sarah to anyone looking for an editor, and would hire Sarah in the future. Mark Wayne McGinnis,
Best-selling Author, Gods at War (Fall 2020)

Sarah is a joy to work with. She is also an extremely talented editor that makes you sound even more like yourself (if you would believe that). I loved working with her so much that I contracted her for 3 of my books. And I will be back to contract her for more when I have more. She is, by far, the best contractor I have worked with on Upwork or anywhere, period. She is extremely fast to respond, professional, and excellent at her job. If you choose to work with her, your work will absolutely shine. Not only that, but she also teaches you as you go. So, as you use her editing services, she teaches you how you can naturally improve your writing. She is an absolute powerhouse. Working with her will be the best decision you've ever made for your writing.

Catherine Ockman (Beau Blast)

Sarah's editing is thorough and detailed. As a first-time author, she taught me what to expect during the editing process, helping me to condense and reorganize my manuscript. She masterfully helped me to break some mechanical bad writing habits I had acquired over the years. Her proposal was professional and calculated with precision, leaving me with a clear understanding of what she would accomplish. She successfully delivered her edits as outlined in her proposal. I would rehire her for future projects.

Suni Smich

Sarah is a fantastic editor. She provided great feedback throughout the process and met all deadlines early or on-time. She has a keen eye for detail and made suggestions that greatly improved the quality of my manuscript. I hope to work with her again on my next projects.

Natalie Eunson

Great communication and excellent editorial skills. Sarah completed the work quickly and efficiently. Her edits were top-notch and met all of my requirements. With her vast knowledge of the subject matter, combined with her editing speed, she is a go-to candidate for any editing needs. She improved the flow and prose of the work, while also suggesting meaningful alternations. Highly recommended!

John Mathi