"[David] isn't afraid to be honest and thorough in his critiques, but does so in a way that is always supportive and encouraging. He is a joy to work with." --Hejsa Christensen

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"David identified character and story issues I hadn't seen. It helped me take a promising but muddled piece to the next level, from rejection to its eventual publication."

Andrew Gray, co-author of The Ghost Line

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"Brendon Goodmurphy's developmental feedback was professional and prompt, as well as being quite detailed. I appreciate his diligent support and empathy and look forward to working with him again."
--Frederick Gear

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"It's daunting to transition from poetry to fiction, and I was grateful to have David's careful editorial voice soothing me through the anxiety of first readership."

--K.I. Press, author of Types of Canadian Women

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"I would recommend Dola and the Darling Axe to any author in need of a professional edit of their manuscript."
--A. F. Edgecombe, author of Relentless

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#Testimonial from one of our clients:

"There is nothing like the motivation that comes from working with a skilled editor. Katie is not only clear, precise, and encouraging in her comments, she is also able to take a step back and see the bigger picture."
--Margo McLoughlin

"David was knowledgeable about the subject matter and made excellent suggestions that improved my writing, but were also enjoyable for me to read."
--Liz Alden, author of THE HITCHIKER IN PANAMA (2021)

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"Michelle's the best: a keen eye (without being harshly critical); helpful, astute comments; prompt returns of edited manuscripts. For these reasons, I continue to solicit her skills." --Nancy Branch

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"I enjoyed working with David and I truly believe he helped make my book better than it was before."

--Tashawn Blount, author of The Amazing Adventures of Waldo (2019)

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"Dola was extremely patient with me throughout the editing process of my debut novel. She invested extra efforts to understand the soul of the story."
--M. M. Marks, author of A Vintage Tale

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"Michelle is a delight to work with. She is keenly aware of the reader's perspective and the need for clear writing."

--Kathy Scalzo, co-author of Picking Up the Pieces, Moving Forward After Cancer

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"I'll be working with Katie on all my writing projects looking forward, and I can wholeheartedly recommend her incredible editing services."
-- Simon Turner, Fiction writer

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"Creative and tenacious, Michelle coaxed the very best from me. I can't imagine writing another book without her heartwarming counsel and unwavering support." --Denise Marchessault

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"The quality of work was outstanding. The Darling Axe did a terrific job of correcting (or should I say improving) my writing to publishing standards."

--C. J. Adrien, author of The Lords of the Wind (2019)

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"Brendon Goodmurphy's developmental feedback was professional and prompt, as well as being quite detailed. I appreciate his diligent support and empathy and look forward to working with him again."
--Frederick Gear

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"I have had the pleasure of working with both Michelle and David. No matter the genre, they approached each novel with complete focus."

--Nikki Vogel, author of Silencing Rebecca

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Feedback from one of our clients:

"Working with Katie was a delight. The experience was so comfortable and encouraging. I especially appreciated how she backed up her suggestions with concrete examples."
--Simone Garneau

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#Testimonial from one of our clients:

"Katie is professional, patient, and very easy to work with. She understands the craft and is so good at helping you to understand the foundation of a good story. I've learned so much under her tutelage."
--Nathan Jarelle

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"I feel I've taken one (or more) grad-level courses in fiction development because of [Michelle's] help, benefits that will last far beyond Childhood."

--Greg Schaffer, author of Childhood (2019)

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"I found Amaryah's editing to be unexpectedly astute and helpful; it often left me asking myself, why didn't I think of that?"

--Malcolm Bell, author of The Attica Turkey Shoot (2017)

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