TESTIMONIALS
Nonfiction Authors
“Working with Val was the best part of our publishing process. She was a great resource and provided clear feedback on our edits. We will definitely call her again when we are ready for the next book!”
“I would recommend Val to any writer who is looking for that attention to detail and critique without judgment. She is extremely professional and able to provide insightful guidance on your content. I plan to use her talents again in the near future.”
“I am a first-time author and had no idea what I was doing. I was so nervous about turning in my manuscript for editing. All of my anxiety was alleviated during my first meeting with Val. She was so understanding and considerate of this Newbie and her faults. This was an amazing experience and very affordable. I definitely recommend!”
“Val has great experience with nonfiction books. She ensured my voice was clear but still reflective of my style. The overall report she generated after the first round of edits helped to identify the main areas that needed attention. I found that report extremely helpful in where to focus my energy after editing. Her process is smooth, and she communicated in a timely fashion. Val tightened up my book to be its best version.”
“Val was an absolute dream to work with. As a first-time author, I was hesitant to share my work for fear of failure or being picked apart. Val did nothing but champion me and lift me up. The process was smooth and clear, and I am forever grateful to have had such a positive editing experience. ”
“I enjoyed working with Val. I felt that she really helped me polish and project my voice in my book. I plan to work with her again for future books.”
“As a first-time author in need of an editor, I did not know what to expect. Val was patient, on-time, delivered what she said she would, and she took extra time to help me understand how I might improve my work. Her calls and emails answered my questions, helping me to understand how an editor and author work together. Where we had creative differences, she listened to my point of view, presented her case, and allowed me to make informed decisions about word choice, style, proper grammar, and clarity of thought.”
“I am a first time author and into my seventies. I am not the strongest person when it comes to technology. Val was so patient with me and so respectful of my questions and my need to understand the technologies used. It helped me through the editing process. She not only is a very talented editor, she also showed courage in helping me change the title of my book because one of the words I used could be potentially insensitive. She helped me find a new title, and it has strengthened the book. I would highly recommend Val. She will be my editor on my second book some day! ”
“Val is an amazing editor, easy to work with and a true professional. I am not the best writer, but dreamed of completing my book, so I needed someone who would be comfortable with my content and help me with the overall tone, structure, flow, consistency, and copy. I also wanted an editor who was willing to talk to me, get on the phone and help a sister out! Val was an answer to prayer! She was thorough, fast, and efficient. If you need an editor who’s able to make your words shine, hire Val!”
“Val did an extraordinary job with development editing and turned my draft manuscript into a well-written book. My book is about successful aging and contains 169 references. She did an amazing job with the references, making things simple for the readers. Val has reasonable pricing and is very reliable. I highly recommend her, and I will definitely use her expertise for my journal article and my second book.”
“As a first time author, I was worried about everything from verb conjugation to being clear for the reader. Val helped with all of that and helped fashion my writing into a beautiful book. She made it fun. And our interaction gave me the courage to persevere. ”
“This was my first book and my first time working with an editor. Val was very patient and thorough and really helped to guide me through the process. I am a better writer for working with her, and I look forward to collaborating with her on many projects in the future.”
“Five stars are not enough! I reached out to Val Cervarich when I was in need of help on every level: first book, first editor, first experience in handing my manuscript over to another individual for any form of critique. I was nervous and she was the “unknown.” After the first round of edits, that unknown became my go-to. Val got everything, and on top of the desired copy editing, she helped me with the structure of my manuscript in ways I could not have anticipated. Her objective clarity and professional eye were the two things I needed. Her input became critical to the arrangement of the final draft, and my book went on to become a #1 new release in three categories and an Amazon bestseller. If your manuscript is the vehicle for your words, think of Val as your trusted mechanic! As I stated in my book’s acknowledgements, her help was inVALuable! Five stars aren’t actually enough. I truly look forward to working with Val again.”
“As a first time author, I approached the task of hiring an editor with a sense of trepidation. Val Cervarich was highly recommended through a contact I had from a writing school. She set me at ease from the start. The email Val sent me clearly outlined the cost (which was very reasonable), how she works, what to expect, and what she needed from me. This gave me confidence from the start that she was in control of the editing process. I very much needed that as a new author!
Where my thoughts on paper appeared scattered, Val gave them structure and helped me to develop and strengthen my voice and message. After my first experience with Val as my editor, I am now eager to write another. I enjoyed the collaboration that came with working with Val as my editor. Here’s to Val and my second book! ”
Job Seekers and Program Applicants
“I worked with Val on a major resume overhaul. She provided prompt and professional expertise, and I was impressed with the level of research she put into tailoring my resume to suit a non-traditional career path. She identified several creative, powerful adjustments I would not have thought of on my own, which was worth every penny. ”
“I am so beyond pleased to have had the opportunity to work with Val on my resume and personal goals statement for nurse practitioner school. I have never felt more confident in a paper in my entire life—all thanks to Val! She was able to help articulate exactly what I was trying to get across. She is extremely prompt, professional, and so easy to work with. I had all of my questions, edits, and recommendations back as soon as 1-2 days (far earlier than we had discussed). I am so grateful I now have Val as not only a resource but a friend. Val is personable beyond measure. Thank you Val. the Kansas City writing community is so lucky to have you! ”
“Val reviewed my resume after I did a major revamp to make it more current. Her suggestions about reordering certain elements for clarity, and her ability to catch consistency issues that I didn’t during my initial revisions, have made the document much stronger. High praise, since I’m also an editor—a second set of eyes is invaluable!”
“Val was a tremendous help with revising my resume. I thought my current version was up to par, but Val gave me some great insight on how to improve the content and format. Val’s constructive criticism was polite and professional. She asked questions to really help me think about the information I was trying to share. I will definitely be requesting help with my cover letter!”
“Writing Help KC was an invaluable resource throughout my Ph.D. application process. Val is incredibly professional and insightful, providing helpful feedback on my Personal Statement with a careful eye to broader themes as well as meticulous scrutiny of finer details. Additionally, the experience was fun and relaxed–a breath of fresh air in what can be a long and arduous process of applying to grad school. As a result of working with Val, I was accepted into one of my top doctoral programs of choice. I cannot recommend Writing Help KC highly enough.”
“Working with Writing Help KC was a great experience. I was referred to Val by an advisor at KU Med for help transforming my current resume into a CV for student membership in a professional organization and subsequent grant application. My documents were received by Val around noon and returned to me completely finished by 9pm the same day! Though I had only requested a review and advice/tips for improvement, she completely transformed my work into something better than I had ever expected. She was so helpful, provided great feedback, and produced superb-quality work. I can’t recommend Val’s services enough!”