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“Laurie has the skill to take ordinary prose and turn it into something powerful, electrifying, and publishable. I have written sixty books, six of which have won awards, and would never consider submitting a manuscript without subjecting it to Laurie’s visionary editing.” - W.C. Jameson, author of Beating the Devil and Treasure Hunter: A True Story of Caches, Curses, and Deadly Confrontations

“Thank you for your edit and critique. Your help with my manuscript has been very beneficial to me. There is something powerful about the mixture of your editing skills, your spirit, your understanding of human nature, and your caring for people that comes across in your work with writers.” - Lynn Burlingham, Lawrence, Kansas

“I am still in awe of the Denver Women’s Press Club third place win. I still can’t believe it. I am honored and humbled by it all. I thank you deeply for all of your time and energy you have given me these past months. Without that, it would not have happened. That is the spark of a wonderful teacher and you have that. The teacher in you is natural and energetic; it shows and prospers very well. I thank you for your coaching in all that has come my way. I have always felt that a good teacher is a life coach and a guide. You have given me a plan and a focus, as well as the advice to improve my skills. I never had this before. I thank you. I will never give up.” --Nancy Jurka, Palmer Lake, Colorado