References
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Jeanne McCafferty lends new meaning to the word ‘alchemy’. Ever-gracious, unyielding in her enthusiasm, fiercely smart and strategic, and unfailingly thorough, Jeanne is perpetual delight.
My two books were pennies shy of a disaster. The distance to excellence was beyond my vision, but not beyond Jeanne’s.
It’s challenging to find words that do justice to Jeanne’s contribution, yet without her my manuscripts would still be, at best, works in progress. Watching her restructure, add to and red-line my raw material was like witnessing a block of granite come to life as the sculpture I’d only imagined. In the end, I find myself the author of not one, but two books whose intrinsic value exceeded my fondest hopes.
Jeanne’s stuck with me for life. Since I’ve a number of books on the drawing boards, her work is cut out for her and I’m encouraged to work harder and smarter thanks to her generosity, education and the security of knowing she’s my editor for so long as I choose to write.
Gary W. Goldstein
Film Producer, Pretty Woman
Author, Conquering Hollywood: The Screenwriter’s
Blueprint for Career Success
As a first-time author, I was nervous about hiring an editor until I met Jeanne McCafferty. Her approach to editing is professional and no-nonsense, yet she performs her work in a supportive and encouraging manner. She created a mutually respectful relationship with me as she guided me toward necessary structural changes in my manuscript and urged me to produce my best-possible writing.
In addition, Jeanne provided me with the perfect quotation for one section of the book and engaged with me in thoughtful conversation about the message of my writing and how best to bring it to the world. Jeanne was truly an essential partner in the process of creating a final manuscript that I could proudly submit to an agent and publishers.
I highly recommend her services to everyone in need of a bright, reliable and caring editor.
Karen Wyatt, M.D.
Author
What Really Matters - 7 Lessons for Living
from the Stories of the Dying
Like any writer, I appreciate intelligent and thoughtful editing, and that's what I always get from Jeanne McCafferty. She's also a first-rate researcher. I value our collaboration.
Leonard Maltin
Film Critic and Historian
Author, Leonard Maltin’s Movie Crazy
(among many other titles)
Jeanne McCafferty is a gift to writers. She gives every request for assistance, large or small, generous and careful attention. As an editor, her responses are invariably well thought out and helpful. I have particularly appreciated her attention to detail and her well-developed sensibility about how best to improve a given piece of writing, from manuscript to post-publication publicity copy. I would highly recommend Jeanne to any writer, amateur or professional. Her guidance has been invaluable to my work
Lisa Pearl Rosenbaum
Author, A Day of Small Beginnings
Playwright, Stories from the Violins of Hope
I first met Jeanne McCafferty at an international writers´ conference where she presented a workshop on self-editing. Her ideas were practical and doable. We have now worked together on my manuscript for over a year. Jeanne´s professional insights have helped move my writing from ¨suitable for family and friends¨ to a now commercially-viable memoir.
Initially, she shocked me by advising that I reduce the text by 30,000 words. This forced me to grapple with the purpose of my writing and the deeper meaning of every turn of events, as well as to craft a clear and consistent message to the reader about the forces that drove my personal development.
Jeanne challenged, supported and inspired all at the same time. I am a better writer with a better book for her efforts.
Carol E. Leutner
Author, Race Consciousness
A Personal and Political Journey
Jeanne McCafferty is simply a miracle worker! It's hard to believe we were able to punch out my book project in record time and not lose an ounce of integrity in the process.
Jeanne undertook the organization of my manuscript, taking my '101 Tips on Becoming the Teacher Who Makes a Difference’ and dividing them into categories. Her attention to detail is superb, not to mention the assiduousness in which she works!
Working with Jeanne on The Gentle Red Pen was a total blast. Pardon the pun but I just have to say that Jeanne has earned an A+ with my gentle red pen!
Bibi Angola
Author, The Gentle Red Pen:
101 Tips on Becoming the
Teacher Who Makes a Difference
Jeanne McCafferty is the writers’ genie. A brilliant editor, she will guide your manuscript in its magical transformation into a book. From improving structure and flow, to shaping content and design, Jeanne will help you turn your book into a masterpiece.
Having referred many clients to her and having used her services myself, I know first-hand what a blessing Jeanne is to work with. She cares deeply about her clients and their books, and always goes the extra mile with each project.
Her diverse background (including her years as a music executive), combined with her immense knowledge of the publishing world – including being a published author herself – puts her in a position to assist writers in ways that are quite unique.
Jeanne McCafferty is a one-stop shop for writers of any sort – and I’m very happy to recommend her highly.
Mary Langford
Writing Coach