Rachael is a skilled and thoughtful editor. She was professional through the whole processing of editing my first manuscript. She kept on schedule and was very responsive during the entire process. One of the best parts of working with her was her commitment to ensuring that the author’s voice and style were maintained and respected. She was not reluctant to provide advice when needed and but would not impose a solution without involving the author. She is extremely well read and committed to the craft of writing and editing. I have had the privilege of reading several of her projects and am impressed by her skill as a writer. She is my go-to for review and questions.

Putting one’s creative work into the hands of an editor is a risk. It is an act of trust. Rachael Fealy-Layer is a trustworthy editor. She brings the knowledge and careful eye of a good proof writer, but also an extensive background in fiction and nonfiction literature that enables her to elevate creative work to a higher quality without sacrificing the voice and nuances of the author. This latter quality is essential in a good editor, the ability to discern the author’s purpose and to facilitate that goal without misdirecting the effort. This is also maintained in Rachael’s style which is dialogical not dictatorial. She reads; she listens; she corrects; she improves. Again, I would unhesitatingly recommend Ms. Fealy-Layer to any author.