Testimonials
Considering working with me? Here’s what some of my recent authors and clients have said about the experience.
Gregg G.
“Thanks for making me look like a much better writer than I am!”
Kory V.
“Aly Owen is far and away the best editor with whom I’ve collaborated. In addition to showing out with the standard jargon (timeliness, quick responses, high quality, etc.), Aly understood me. […] She took the time to understand [my] goals, and gave me confidence she was the right editor for the job. […] She never tried to sand the edges of my writing, as many editors attempt, reverting its oddities back to conventions. If anything, she helped me sharpen them. I felt both supported and encouraged throughout the process, […] and I’m extremely grateful to have found her.“
Emily F.
“Aly is simply one of the best of the best. […] She is thoughtful in her edits and caught all of the contradictions that I totally missed. Her work exceeded my expectations of what editing would look like […and] we even were able to finish a few days early! My book now has the fine tuning that it truly needed, and I love my story a thousand times more.”
Josh O.
“Extremely thorough editing work. I was blown away with the astuteness of Aly’s work—the careful tracked changes and insightfulness of comments made on my manuscript. All my correspondences with Aly were professional yet warm. This was a really fruitful collaboration. I’m so thrilled with how much my manuscript has improved as a result of it!”
Sierra S.
“I am simply honored to have collaborated with Aly. She is incredibly kind, and also gentle in her honesty. She took my writing to a level I never thought it could go, and in every single universe I would pick her to edit my book. She gave me confidence and guidance where needed, and I couldn’t be happier with what I have to work with.”
Joan H.
“This was the first time I submitted a manuscript for editing. I was not sure what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised at how easy the whole process went. Aly answered all my questions without making me feel foolish. She did an excellent job offering constructive criticisms and suggestions for increasing the level of understanding necessary for my audience. I have no regrets having Aly as the editor for my first manuscript.“
Brady G.
“I loved working with Aly. She does a wonderful job leaving excellent comments on both the parts of your book that she likes and the parts that need reworking. It’s obvious from the comments she left on my manuscript that she genuinely engages with your style as an artist and your plots. It is like she is reading them as a reader and an editor.“
KIM B.
“I am extremely confident to submit the work that Aly and I have collaborated on. I was at a loss for what adjustments needed to be made to my poems in order to tighten them up and create more of a punch. Aly’s work and expertise has brought this goal to fruition. She finds things that I’ve never considered, as if they weren’t even written on the page, and I’m the writer! […] The overall beauty of the experience is that I am able to ask questions, even of the industry and Aly’s experience as it relates to my individual poems. She works with you. There is a give and take in a supportive space.”
DARLENE A.
“As my first experience with an editor, I am very happy with Aly. I was honestly very hesitant in sending my manuscript because ‘oh no, what if it’s terrible?’ Aly encouraged me a lot. From my first contact with her until she sent me the her notes, she was professional, courteous, timely, encouraging, honest and most of all has given me what I need to continue on my path to becoming a published author. She was thorough and told me what she liked and didn’t like (from a professional perspective) and gave me many ideas on how to improve and make my manuscript better. Very very pleased with Aly’s work and extremely grateful to have chosen her to work with.”
Luisa D'A.
“Working with Aly was an amazing experience. She was always willing to listen to my story and the truth behind it. With her advice and help, I was able to evolve a lot. [She would encourage my freedom as a writer while still] somehow making us better […] without changing our vision. I had the immense pleasure of working with her and hope that in the future we can work together again. Besides having been able to work with an amazing editor, I feel I have made a friend as well.“
JAMIE P.
“Aly was absolutely fantastic. Not only did she go through and edit my work, but she did it in a way that still kept my original voice shining through the paper. If you want a personal experience with someone who cares as much about your work as you do, and who actually listens to you, work with Aly.“
Ryan W.
“Aly has been fantastic to work with. I’ve worked with her on two projects now, and we have plans for several more. I’ve found all of her contributions to be expressions of excellence. She is exactly the sort of collaborator I was hoping to find.”
Maria C.
“Aly is an editor that everyone dreams to work with. Throughout our collaboration, she has been exceptionally supportive, kind and competent in her work. It felt as if she read my mind and knew exactly how I would like to say some things. I strongly recommend Aly to anyone who wants to give their work a touch of professionalism and meaning. This is what I achieved from our collaboration!”
Craig K.
“I was at that point where I desperately needed fresh eyes on [my short story], and Aly’s comments were a massive help in pointing me in the right direction. The subsequent drafts are much stronger as a result. She was also friendly, open to answering questions, and finished early. Can’t ask for much more!”
Sarah K.
“Aly was absolutely lovely [… and] I found her style to be collaborative and genuine. She gave clear, actionable feedback and offered thoughtful prompts for me to consider when working through my next revision. The content of the project she helped me with was particularly vulnerable, so I noted that Aly made an effort to approach her feedback with care while still delivering constructive feedback. I would highly recommend working with Aly and look forward to working with her again on my next project.”
AJ M.Y.
“Aly is friendly, supportive, and an excellent communicator! I would hire her again in a heartbeat. This is my first time working with an editor, and Aly has done an excellent job understanding and evaluating my work. I highly recommend her.”
Raph K.
“Working with Aly was such a wonderful experience; [she went] above & beyond all my expectations. As a new author, I was unfamiliar with the editing process; however, Aly’s professionalism and knowledge helped me tremendously. I was impressed with the suggestions that demonstrated she thought about the story and how to improve its coherence for the reader, especially within the framework of the genre I am writing. Aly understood and was mindful of keeping my voice and message consistent throughout the story, took the time to answer any questions I had patiently. She’s very thorough, responds quickly, and helps with any issues/brainstorming. She is a fantastic writer and editor and is totally easy to work with. I heartily recommend her for any project!”
Rob T.
“Aly’s thoroughness and commitment to me as an author has been pivotal in the production of meaningful texts that we can both be proud of. [Her] consummate professionalism, endless patience and boundless emotional intelligence made the tentative steps worthwhile. […] She is the encapsulation of an ‘ideal’ commissioning editor, and I wouldn’t consider working with anyone else.”
Abby H.
“It was great working with Aly! She did a really amazing job on giving me new ideas for things that didn’t seem right [and] fixing my punctuation, and her overall feedback I think will really help me look through my book and make it all connect, as well as [see] the underlying themes if I ever decide to publish anything else!”
Stephanie M.
“Aly was an absolute joy to work with. She’s prompt and professional. She made my work a million times better than it could have been without her, and she sprinkled comments of encouragement throughout, just to let you know she liked something. I hope to work with her again in the future.”
Get in Touch
Have a project but not sure where to start or how to categorize it? No problem! I quote each project individually based on scope, type of work, timeline, and several other factors, so please reach out with more info if you think we might be a good match to bring your story to life.
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