Testimonials

“Working with Laura has been an absolute delight! Her dedication to detail and impeccable proofreading skills have significantly elevated our projects. Not only does she meticulously ensure error-free copy, but she also goes above and beyond by offering insightful suggestions that enhance our content’s clarity and impact.

What truly sets Laura apart is her proactive approach. She took the initiative to provide valuable feedback on areas for improvement, even when it was beyond the scope of her work. Her commitment to excellence and genuine care for our mission has made her an invaluable asset to us.

Thank you, Laura, for your exceptional contributions and support. My biz is brighter because of your talent and dedication!” Stephanie R

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“I highly recommend Laura for your editing needs. Laura edited my dissertation. I sought her out because of her commitment to detail and the thoroughness in her approach. Laura thoughtfully engages with you, asks clarifying questions, and familiarizes herself with your research area. Her questions were especially valuable in helping me recognize sentences or paragraphs that needed to be restructured to communicate my intentions more effectively. She does more than take what is written at face value; she is committed to you. She also takes time to understand the expectations and requirements of the program. I hired her because I trust her. I knew her skill and devotion to her craft is such that it would be done better than well. Her communication skills are excellent and she is approachable. You can trust Laura to do editing work that will fully meet your needs.”  Carol M

 

“I am one of the co-authors of the book you helped proofread.  I appreciate your sensitive and substantive understanding of what we wrote about.  Your suggestions helped make a stronger text.  Sarah indicated that you also have a hospice and palliative care background.  As a result, your feedback was even more valuable to us.  Thank you for your help.” Patti N

“I have gotten to know Laura through a shared work experience over the last four years. Her credentials as an educator speak to her ability to instruct so others may learn. I found her to be a deft listener. She brings her ability to focus on what is being shared with a measured response of what needs to be heard. 

Recently she assisted me in an intricate project of working for accreditation in my field of employment. It had been a massive undertaking over the last two years. Laura was the only person I could imagine to guide me through a daunting process. She had a way of encouraging me to be creative, yet exacting in addressing each of the requirements. When I exceeded the prescribed word count in an essay, she assisted in the editing process, which for me would have taken hours, but appeared to take her only minutes. Throughout the process she was a personable and patient coach. 

Looking back over the magnitude of work that was completed to fulfill the professional requirements, I noted, ‘How do people get through these times without their own Laura?’ She saw me through the first step until the last steps in getting the materials submitted. I am grateful for her time and talent in taking out the worry while encouraging me to present my best.”     Alexander W

“Laura proofread our nonfiction book with multiple authors, a project on which I served as editor. She completed the proofread promptly. The authors and I were happy to find a proofreader who “got” the book and didn’t try to make it more formal and conventional. Laura offered thoughtful comments on sentences that needed clarification, helped us get our adjectives right, and, in one section where she had relevant expertise, offered gentle corrections. The book is clearer and stronger for her good work on it.” Janaki S-K

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Laura Simmons

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