Testimonials

“I know exactly what the best part of hiring you as an editor was. As an author, when you read your own words over and over, you begin to lose perspective as to what they are actually saying. You add meaning that isn’t actually in the words, but only in your head. Arlene, you allowed me to look at the writing through new eyes, to see it for what it was actually saying, not what I thought it was saying. In some cases that was quite a large gap. It was so valuable to see reality, not what I had constructed in my mind over the last two years of writing. It allows the whole message to be so much clearer, and I recognize there was no way I would have done that without your support, professionalism, and ability to pick every single hole apart. I wasn’t looking for someone to tell me how wonderful it was, I was looking for someone to help me create the best writing possible. ”

— Simon Harrison
The Truly Alive Child
Colorado
July 2011
www.wildearthschildren.org
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“ At first I was reluctant to hire someone from the Internet for editing my children’s books, but Arlene was both friendly and professional, and she gave me a real sense of trust. She has now edited three of my books and I am so very pleased with her work and will continue to use her for future books. ”

— Jackie Fielding
The Veggie Adventures
Vancouver
July 2011
www.jackiefielding.com/
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“I was very pleased with Arlene’s thorough and detailed edit of my manuscript for my children’s book Fire. I learned a great deal from her many well-thought-out suggestions. Overall, this editing experience has made a positive impact in further developing my writing skills, and I look forward to working with this remarkable editor in my future writing endeavours.”

— Bonita Forsyth
Fire
Lac la Hache, BC, 2011
www.huckleberryhollow.com
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“I was fortunate to have found Arlene. She is a remarkable editor who is keen on editorial detail. In addition, she is thorough in all her editorial work. Arlene has contributed immensely in editing all of my Struffel series of children’s books, on time with affordable pricing—I can’t thank her enough! She has also edited my publicity material, and I’m glad to have her as my editor for my books and published works!”

— Susan M. Maithya
Struffel: Struffel’s Walk; Struffel’s New Bed
Vancouver
December 2011
www.struffelseries.com
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“Never underestimate the value of a great editor. They turn decent manuscripts into great books. They carefully and strategically help the author to keep their voice and to use clear, expressive language in order to bring the best possible message to their readers. Arlene Prunkl is such an editor―professional, dedicated, and conscientious. ”

— Lorii Myers
Three Off the Tee
Toronto
April 2011
www.3-off-the-tee.com/
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“I found Penultimate Editorial Services by chance on the Web; however, I found the ultimate editor in Arlene Prunkl. Her attention to detail and joint ownership of the work helped to develop a quality product beyond all expectations.”

— John M. Miller
The Last Alaskan Barrel
Alaska
September 2010
www.thelastalaskanbarrel.com
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