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“Being a beginner, having much trepidation about the cost of editing I was so relieve to find a site that was as efficient as yours. Jo Ann contacted me and right away got immersed in the story subject. She took a ‘lumpy’ story and turned it into something smooth and easy to read. I can’t say enough about her professionalism and ease she was to work with. I also appreciate the reasonable price.” - Joseph

"On a scale of 1 to 10, I rate Jo-Ann a 12! After finishing my first novel, I struggled with how to find an editor. I asked other authors for recommendations and ‘shopped’ around, but none felt like a good fit. Then, through a routine Internet search, I found Jo-Ann. Her bio and references sounded almost too good to be true, but I decided to give it a shot. I sent in the requested information, along with a sample of my work. Less than two hours later, I received a warm response from Jo-Ann, with comments on my sample! Best of all, her suggestions were worded in a way that gave me comfort in her editing ability, without shattering my ego. I felt confident that she could help me take my book to the next level. And, even better, her background in psychology made the perfect skill set for review of my book (which involves a mentally ill character). After our initial exchange, Jo-Ann made the contracting and payment process painless, then quickly began the edit. She caught things (typos, inconsistencies in flow, over use of words) and cited grammatical rules that I never knew existed. She even checked locations, noting that a restaurant I'd referenced had long ago gone out of business. Plus, she did all of this while keeping my tone, and staying true to my writing style and characters' voices. Finally, Jo-Ann held my hand through the process, giving me positive feedback on the storyline and my writing -- which as a novice writer, I found invaluable! Her sense of humor and warmth came through at every turn, making me feel good about the edits and even more confident in my work. I would highly recommend Jo-Ann as an editor!" - Monica R. McCullough

“Jo-Ann's editing was meticulous. Her comments were interesting to read and even hilarious.” - Padma Shandas

“Thanks so much, Jo-Ann, for your brilliant work on my manuscript! You are a delightful teammate, and I am grateful that life has put us together. Your flame of passion and your sense of humor shine through from page to page. Thank you very much for the beautiful colors you've painted on my dear manuscript. You are the makeup artist I was looking for!” -- Wen-jie Qin

"While working with me, Jo-Ann demonstrated her strong editorial skills, professionalism and efficiency. She made the process enjoyable and I will not hesitate to hire her again for future writing projects." —(Contact information on request)

"I will never forget the day Jo-Ann sent back her corrections (132) on the final draft of my etiquette book, 'The Golden Rules of Etiquette at The Plaza,' after another editor had checked the copy twice and charged a huge amount of money. I was in a state of disbelief! That afternoon, my life was changed forever by Jo-Ann and her red ink pen!"
—Lyudmila Bloch, Founder and Partner/Etiquetteoutreach.com (a subsidiary
of CIS Network Corp., NYC)

"Jo-Ann was fantastic. She was always communicating and made me feel like I was the only person she was working with. I would definitely use Jo-Ann again!" —Linda Phibbs

"It was a pleasure working with Jo-Ann on the editing of my project. She has an exceptional ability to transform a rough manuscript into a polished piece of work. Her work was excellent - beyond my expectations. Further, I was impressed with her knowledge on a wide range of subject matter, as well as timeliness in completing manuscript sections. With a most radiant sense of humor, I feel any writer; author will find working with Jo-Ann a pleasant and productive experience." —Marty Thompson

"What excited me about the consultant was her enthusiasm for the product as well as her critical detail as it pertained to facts and grammar. I appreciate her input as it was more than just editing; she questioned every line and that helped me to gain more confidence in the material as I sought a publisher. Her thoroughness was unbelievable and very accessible; as she reported on time and always kept me updated on her progress; she was really the perfect person to work with. I salute Jo-Ann and thank her for her great and meticulous work." —Jeffrey Lewis

"Jo-Ann was great to work with. She was very responsive and turned in exactly what we'd asked for. We'll look to use her again on future projects." —Nick Denton-Brown, acquisitions editor, Ulysses Press

"The network responded in a very timely manner and several consultants contacted me within a few days. After I sent a sample to all of them, I received answers back within a short period of time. The quality of the different consultants' work was quite diverse, and Jo-Ann's fit perfectly with the style I had been looking for. I have been extremely pleased with the work she has done for me and would recommend her without any hesitation." —(Contact information on request)

"It has been a real pleasure to work with Jo-Ann. I found her to be positive, professional, and supportive. It was very easy to communicate with her about all aspects of editing. She responded enthusiastically to my queries and comments. Her explanations and remarks were helpful and usable. I would have no reservations in recommending her to other writers." —(Contact information on request)

"Jo-Ann's edits were perfect...just what I was looking for. She knew exactly what I was trying to say, and captured the emotions I was trying to create. I had not read the book for a couple months, and it was like reading an amazing, new, book. I was inspired all over again...and I WROTE IT!" —Stuart Schaefer, Lifetime Physique

"Along the way, I have used several editors. One is an English literature major whose current business is strictly editing, as well as a well known PhD, who has edited two Pulitzer Prize-winning books. Neither comes close to Ms. Langtree's ability in this field." —Dane Alexander

"Jo-Ann excelled beyond my expectations! As soon as I received Jo-Ann's response, I knew she was the right person for the job. During the short time that Jo-Ann contracted with me for the developmental editing of my book, we were in contact with each other on a weekly basis. Her constructive criticism was up-front, honest, and most of all, right on. The amount of story development and detailed editing that she contributed was beyond the dollar value of the contract amount. She helped a first-time author with a good idea but with terrible grammar create something magical. I will hire her for my future projects. Thanks, Jo-Ann!" —Jeff Gillespie

"YOU ARE THE BEST EDITOR EVER!!!  I am so impressed by the tremendously professional and timely job you did, and also by the breadth of your talents.  Not only were you incredibly accurate in technical grammatical minutiae, such as where to put quote marks and the accompanying punctuation marks, but your fact checking was superb.  I really did not expect the level of corrections you did to my citations of technical legal material and medical journals.  I was also impressed by your literary judgment and taste.  At first I must admit, I suffered the novice author's reaction of 'How dare she suggest changes to my words!' but after I read your suggested changes and thought about them, I saw that you were right." —Deborah Rummelhart

"Thank you, Jo-Ann. You have added so much quality, professionalism and clarity to the book and your reflective comments have been enlightening. I fell in love with the way you helped me describe the experience in nature--that small miraculous patch of ground and the greater expanse. I could feel you felt what I did. You have an amazing talent and I will always be indebted to you for working with me and blessed that we found you." —Ronan Rooney, author, Rooney Concepts

"Jo-Ann is top notch. Her professionalism and easy-going personality made all the difference. I was extremely lucky to find her and plan to use her again and again. Jo-Ann is bright, fast and extremely easy to work with. Thank you for this opportunity to shout her praises." —Dean Lindsay, ProgressAgents.com

"Jo-Ann did a wonderful, professional job on my manuscript project. Not only did she edit grammar and punctuation, but she also commented in areas where more clarity was needed for the story. She went over and beyond what I had expected. She was very prompt in replying to my e-mails with all questions or concerns that I had. I would definitely use Jo-Ann for other projects, and I would highly recommend her to others seeking assistance with theirs." —Janet McMillin

"Jo-Ann is wonderful to work with, high spirited and fast. She skillfully uses a greatly extended vocabulary, knows  the grammar, and her style does not overlap the author's. With my best wishes for the Network." —Michael El Nour

"I knew Jo-Ann was the right choice to edit my book when she enthusiastically wrote, 'I've been having a 30 year love affair with the English language!' A true professional, her commitment to detail was constant throughout her work as she evaluated each work for its appropriateness. She certainly was a master with the grammar/punctuation yet she offered so much more. I guarantee you will not go wrong if you hire her." —Anthony Castro, clinical psychologist

"I wanted to write you personally to tell you about Jo-Ann Langseth. She recently completed the second editorial round on my manuscript. Working with her a second time was a pleasure. She is professional, efficient, hard working, very good at what she does and makes the process enjoyable. I had interviewed other editors and I came to realize that Jo-Ann possesses a positive attitude and understanding that makes a huge difference while working with someone. I would highly recommend her to anyone that is in search of an editor (especially for New Age content). She is top notch and did a fantastic job!" (on file with coordinator)