Testimonials

“Caylah Coffeen performed a manuscript assessment on my science fantasy novel Necessary Evil. Her feedback on characterization, POV changes, and plot pacing helped me tighten up my story and make the character arcs more powerful. I actually hired her to complete a second manuscript on my new draft a couple years after the first. It was a pleasure to work with her because she took genuine interest in helping me become a better writer, not just proofreading and editing. Her knowledge and experience with the writing industry provided crucial insight that helped mold plot decisions, especially in terms of story…

“Caylah offers sharp critique, always constructive and never discouraging. She completed a substantive edit on my novel, and I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to benefit from her expertise. She is a wealth of knowledge and had so many clever insights on not just the finer details, but also how to develop a rough draft and transform my messy collection of ideas into a readable hero’s journey. Her enthusiasm and sense of humor actually made the time consuming process of editing an enjoyable learning experience. Very professional and responsive. 10/10 highly recommend!”

“Anneliese does amazing work [back cover text, optimized Amazon listing, author bio] and I am thrilled with the results for my novel. She is easy to work with, organized, and professional.”

“Creative Cornerstones rejuvenated my novel which I published back in 2009. Galadriel, their artist, made me a striking new cover. Caylah, the founder and their marketer, wrote me a back cover blurb and author bio, redesigned my website and boosted my sales with ads. I started to see some new reviews come in too. It was so encouraging!”

“Creative Cornerstones did a beta read of my novel and the beta read was extremely helpful. Not only did it change the way I saw my own characters, but it also gave me a very good idea of how readers would react to my book.”

“Caylah is definitely a qualified editor! Not only in schooling, but also in thought and temperament. She has a discerning eye, a wonderful read on a manuscript as a whole, and the creative mind to offer really insightful advice.”

“Caylah has a knack for spotting issues with the pacing or the “feel” of a scene. Her comments are encouraging and helpful: instead of simply pointing out flaws, she makes sure to suggest improvements. She’s also good at including positive feedback and noting aspects of the story that really worked for her.”

“Caylah Coffeen is an editor I try to emulate. She not only has an excellent sense of pacing and tone, she gives feedback in a way that suggests growth and makes me feel energized rather than frustrated at a list of problems.”

“I cannot begin to thank you enough for the amazing feedback. The reason it has taken me so long to get back to you is I have been reading and rereading it several times. Many, if not all of your comments are spot on. I will be incorporating them in the final version. Again, thank you so much for taking the time. I appreciate it more than I can say.”

“Caylah has been a wonderful, supportive critique partner. Her feedback is always thoughtful, constructive, and thorough. It’s clear she has a great eye for storytelling, both the bigger picture and the details, and a professional, approachable personality—two foundational qualities of a great editor. She brings creativity and keen insights to all of her comments, and I so appreciate her invaluable help with my writing.”