REFERENCES

On Receiving a Critique

Q: Did you have any other help (before your book was published)?

A: The book was edited by Laurie Rosin www.lreditor.com, a well-known editor with many works to her credit. She gave me a 40-page critique and the encouragement to see the book through. No one else had seen the manuscript, so I had no way of knowing how good, or bad, it was. Her professional and positive advice gave me the fuel I needed to press on.

www.TedMoss.com

I appreciate your advice, insights, and encouragement. The work is going well and faster than I expected. I feel I am getting the hang of it, and the more I practice, the easier it becomes.

John, B., Harrisburg, PA

Again, I cannot tell you how impressed I am with the work you've done for me, Laurie. As I explained earlier, I've heard so many horror stories about editors/book doctors that I had some real concerns about working with ANYBODY (Excuse the caps, I am learning!). As I suspected, as in the profession I've been a part of, usually, you get what you paid for. I've also observed that if you do your homework, you can get an awful lot of value for your money. I know I have here.

Mike B., Bartlett, TN

General

Dear Laurie,

Thank you for sending your critique via e-mail. I have finished reading it (the first time around) and found it to be what I had hoped for. I'll follow your advice and lay it aside for a day or two, although I must say, your suggestions had my mind racing at the possibilities you presented. When I mean "racing" I thought of several possible solutions to a problem ( at the time you were discussing it) and became excited at the work ahead!

Laurie, your critique was inspiring and very insightful. Reading it, I felt you were in the room and we were discussing my manuscript over coffee ( rings et al) with the pro's and cons presented in a straightforward but gentle approach. Several times I laughed aloud as if we shared a private joke. I intend to re-work my manuscript and (as a lyric goes) "keep the best, do the rest."

Your words are motivating and I knew that you would be the right choice for me. You are the diva of editing!

I hope you have a very happy holiday and the new year brings you all good things.

Best regards,
George

SACRED SEDUCTION is the bestselling novel of Bisi Ojediran, a Nigerian novelist, playwright, and essayist. The novel is based on the adventures of Peter Abel, a 38-year-old Nigerian journalist who is always looking for breaking news for The Zodiac newspaper.

This novel is one the best adventure novels written by an African in Africa, and Bisi Ojediran has two of the best editors in the world editing his books before they are published: Sol Stein, who has also edited the works of James Baldwin, and his literary advisor is Laurie Rosin, editor of 36 US National Bestsellers. Therefore you can read his novels without the headaches of bad English and typographical errors.

www.Ukraine.com

I just received the package that is being sent out to literary agents and wanted to thank you for putting it together and, especially, for your letter of recommendation for my manuscript.

Once again I have to say that your work is extremely professional as well as impeccable, and I am so proud to have you backing me as my editor.

Sibyl E., Boca Raton, FL

First let me say that I think you did a wonderful job critiquing the manuscript. I've never read a critique so thorough and insightful. It is certainly worth the money, and it's nice to have you on my side. I've been going through the manuscript, making the changes from your notes. I want to say how much I appreciate your extremely detailed read. You're really picky. I mean, really really picky. You're pickier than me, and I thought I was really picky. The changes you suggestnot only grammatical but changes related to the internal logic of the storymake the story that much stronger. You're really good at what you do.

Todd S., Oslo, Norway

My best description of Laurie is professional. She not only untangles the semantics, but dramatically enhances the plot. My first three novels were action/romance. I had already been through an editor and three rewrites before Laurie got it. After her work, they are measurably better (yes, you get what you pay for). She is known by both agents and publishers, which is important in selling your work.

Allow her eight to ten weeks for a complete edit. She truly enhances a novel.

Lon L., Seattle

I think Laurie is the best. She’s honest and will tell you like it is. She’s good humored. She has great advice and suggestions. If she recommends a change, she’ll tell you why. She will read and work over your ms, then return it with detailed notes, easy to follow.

She won’t promise you will be published, but my strong feeling is that taking her advice is the best chance you’ll get.

If she thinks your work has potential, she will recommend an associate who will represent you to agents and publishers.

I had some experience with other highly recommended book doctors before I met Laurie. I was awfully disappointed in the poor advice I had received from the first book doctor and totally pleased with Laurie’s work.

You will not be disappointed with Laurie Rosin. She is everything her ad says she is. A very nice lady. I guarantee you will not regret having Laurie work on your manuscript.

Bill W., Milford. OH