Paula was my brilliant, eagle-eyed copy editor for my novel, Under an African Sky. Her attention to detail and catching what others missed ensured that every word landed just right. She went far beyond the page.

—Elene Catrakalis, author of Under an African Sky (novel)

I loved working with Paula, whose fine eye for detail helped immensely in the final proofreading of my novel, The Things They Didn’t See. Her careful reading found my errors in punctuation and grammar, just as I’d hoped. But she also offered alternative word choices for clarity and made notes from a reader’s perspective. I especially appreciated her openness to email conversations for questions I had about particular changes, which she was able to back up with her superior style guide knowledge. She was professional but without ego, making our conversations collaborative and putting me at ease.

—Angela Shaeffer, author of The Things They Didn’t See (novel)

I am a novice writer and needed a lot of assistance in turning a rough manuscript of my book Transcendental Christianity into one that was grammatically correct and with a tone and style that reflected the books serious subject matter. Paula made that happen. She fined-tuned the draft manuscript with her editing expertise and helped to clarify ideas and concepts that I wanted to present. She was patient with me, providing detailed instructions that helped me make the suggested changes and corrections. I was particularly pleased that her numerous word and grammar suggestions did not alter the underlying ideas and concepts. It was a sincere pleasure working with Paula, and I most strongly recommend her as an editor. 

—Allen Wineland, author of Transcendental Christianity and other titles (nonfiction)

Working with Paula was a very special experience. During my long career as an artist, I have collaborated with a good number of editors. I am pleased to say Paula’s editing was outstanding and her delivery impeccable.

—Marco Sassone, fine artist, author of American Journey (memoir)

As a professional playwright undertaking my first book, I highly recommend Paula Fitzgerald as a proofreader. Her sense of detail is meticulous, and I feel very confident that my work is going to emerge from her attentions to clarity and her professionalism. She responds quickly to my inquiries, and meets her deadlines without fail. Additionally, her own talents as a writer and her empathy for the writing process are clearly evident in our working relationship. In short, I trust her with my work, and value her care and support. Your book will be in good hands with Paula.

—Jonathan Gillard Daly, professional actor and author of Rough Magic: Scene from a Life (memoir)

I had a wonderful experience working with Paula. The importance of a talented editor/proofreader cannot be overstated, and I feel so grateful since Paula truly excels in both domains. Paula has a remarkable ability to first understand the voice of the writer and then provide classic editing, structural proofreading, and substantive guidance on how an idea could be more elegantly or concisely expressed. Paula’s background as a writer is absolutely apparent in the quality of the services she provides. In the process of working with Paula I learned a great deal and I found her to be extremely accommodating throughout the editing process. Whether you are a novice writer, or an experienced professional author looking to quickly edit and publish, Paula would be an outstanding person to work with.

—Marco Marienberg, Director of Engineering, Qualcomm, author of Burden of Hope (novel)

After the arduous task of writing a book, I wanted an editor capable of carrying my efforts forward. I needed to find someone for whom excellence was an innate characteristic. Paula abundantly demonstrated the editorial skill, personal caring, and overall professionalism that I sought. Further, she had the emotional stamina to contribute unflagging effort and support from start to finish. Even at the end, when everyone, including myself, was exhausted, Paula provided key input which raised the quality of the final book. I cannot imagine a finer collaborator.

—Robert Goldstein, business executive and author of The Craft of Life (nonfiction/self-help)

Paula is an excellent editor and a great person to work with. First of all: you’ll recognize how much better your writing sounds after she’s edited it. It goes from something blah to something you’ll want to read. She knows how to put magic into a bunch of sentences to craft an interesting story. She’s easy to work with because you can discuss anything about the project. She opens your literary environment to potentials you never knew existed. I appreciate very much working with her.

-Dr. Gita Elgin, psychologist and author of The Holistic Renewal (spiritual/self-help)

I have had a great opportunity to work with Paula for three years. As an editor and writer, she is passionate, precise, and friendly. Her calm personality and strong writing skills always makes our writing projects professional, satisfying, and enjoyable.  

-Nancy Shi, translator & teaching (magazine articles)

I hired Paula to write copy for my website. Paula came to our first meeting with thoughtful questions and ideas. What I most appreciated was her ability to truly listen and write engaging copy that I felt reflected my personality, talents, and services.

-Tawn Babcock, graphic designer (website)