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"Susan has been more than a great editor, she has been a wonderful mentor. I started with an editor who generally checked for basic things (crossed the Ts, dotted the Is). Susan gave so much more--pacing, flow, plot, dialogue doctoring, character development, storyline consistency, adding the "page-turner" quality that is necessary for any literary work or novel. I not only learned the correct process of writing, but how to write with an editor's eye. Combined, these qualities helped my story to gain the attention of a major house." - Naleighna Kai
 

  Nominated for the 38th NAACP Image Awards for
"Outstanding Literary Work--Youth/Teens"  

"When I was a new author and a high school student, Susan helped me to turn an English assignment and entries from a journal I've kept since I was six years old, into a full novel. Susan's insight helped me to create a better story, a more realistic character, and eliminate unnecessary writing.
Thanks to Susan's help, I received a three-book deal from a major house before I turned twenty." - J.L. Woodson
 

"When I submitted my manuscript to Susan, I had full knowledge of the major amount of work that was ahead of me. Being a first-time writer, I was thrilled to work with an editor who possessed a highly regarded reputation. When I received my edited manuscript along with a twenty-page critique, I buckled down and completed the revised story. With a new sense of enthusiasm and direction, I followed Susan's critique as if it were a teaching manual. Because of Susan's help, I signed a two-book deal with a major publisher. Susan is exceptionally talented in equipping writers with the necessary tools to skillfully craft a dull piece of work into a wonderful masterpiece."
 

"Susan did a fabulous job for me when she edited my novel. I couldn't believe the depth of her evaluation--there's no doubt she knows your work when she's finished. She praises the good parts and very smoothly guides you through working on the not-so-good parts. Susan never tried to change my story-line or my characters--only to make sure "everyone" stayed in context with the plot and their personalities. Susan will do whatever she says she will do--and more. She never stopped encouraging me and never stopped giving me advice whenever I needed it--to this day, if I call on her, she always replies. She's a joy to work with."
 

"If you're serious about writing, Susan Mary Malone is for you. After finishing my first novel, I deluded myself into thinking that I didn't need an editor. As a college literature professor, I was convinced that I was skilled enough to do the job myself. Only after numerous rejections and nearly succumbing to the siren call of a vanity press did I question this assumption. And it was lucky that I did. Even luckier that I stumbled upon Susan. An astute and conscientious reader, Susan saw immediately what my manuscript needed to make it saleable. As a result of her detailed, comprehensive critique, I was soon able to do the same. She did not change my story, she helped me enrich it. She did not silence my voice, she helped me find it. And she did it in a timely manner. Clear, insightful and honest. Approachable, patient and encouraging. That is Susan Mary Malone. My writing deepened as a result of her editing, and my novel was sold to a wonderful publisher. I look forward to working with her again."
 

"Within a year after I began working with Susan Malone, I had several completed works, an agent, and two contracts with publishing houses, with a third in negotiation. What I received from Susan of most value is an education. I learned more from her about language and literature than I had as a Ph.D. student or from my 25 years of teaching writing and literature. Susan helped me find my ability to write, taught me to see my own work with an objective eye, and helped me become my own best critic. Most important, she enabled me to believe in myself while at the same time using up buckets of red ink marking my work. Her critiques are so comprehensive, her guidance so clear, and her cheerleading so infectious that I really learned to 'see' myself as a writer. Susan is just plain good folk with a powerful skill and a loving spirit."
 

"Susan Malone provided an in-depth, precise evaluation of my manuscript. Her comments prompted me to correct several bad writing habits. She also pointed out areas where I could improve the flow of the story line and development of the characters. Having Susan edit my work was like taking a creative fiction writing course. Certainly, let your mama and friends read your work, but depend on Susan Malone's professional critique to make it shine."
 

"High praise goes to Susan Malone's inspiring editorial skills. She gives a college education in writing. Susan follows each admonition with an explanation, demonstrating her ideas. She gives firm yet encouraging advice. I recommend her to all aspiring writers."
 

"What separates great editors like Susan Malone from the merely competent ones are the principles and strategies that guide their editorial hands. After Susan works on a manuscript, it is beautifully shaped for its intended audience. Publishers recognize this quality: that's why authors who rely on her have such a high rate of success. For a writer today, Susan Malone is the ideal editor."
-John L. Bullion

"Without Susan Malone's help, I doubt my novel would have been published. Her editorial guidance significantly improved my manuscript, and her encouragement kept me motivated as I rewrote the book and submitted it to publishers. With Susan, you're not just getting a pair of eyes to review your work, you're getting a talented editor and author who cares deeply about your success."
-Auden Bailey

"After spending some seven years writing and researching my book, I searched for a reputable, experienced editor with multiple publications under the belt, and was fortunate enough to find Susan Malone. She put her heart and soul into something I had already put my heart and soul into, and in the end I found I possessed a publishable manuscript. This fall will mark a milestone in writing for me, as my first novel is published by Sunstone Press. Much of the thanks goes to Susan, for she clearly understands the intricacies of the publishing world today, and draws something more out of you when you think there is nothing left."
- Stephen M. Best

"Susan Malone helped me turn two raw and unwieldy manuscripts into polished and marketable novels in a matter of months. She's got a diamond-cutter's accuracy, a pilot's sense of commitment, and a sculptor's caressing touch. Even when her critiques and suggestions hurt just a little, they were delivered so skillfully and with such warm and gentle humor, that I found myself immediately eager to adopt every one of them to my craft. She covered the entire gamut of what makes a novel work: characters, story, dialogue, action, pacing, setting up scenes, and language-right down to the last period. She's proof of something another writer once told me: 'The writer's only half of a good book. The editor is the other half.' If you are a writer, this editor is definitely on your side."
- Rocco Lo Bosco

"Working with Susan Malone will prove to be an asset for any aspiring writer. Her technical expertise and concise explanations of what to do or not to do during the writing process were invaluable. To top it off, she is a world-class cheerleader who instills a belief that with hard work, you can beat the odds."
-Bob Levy

"God blesses each writer with a gift. God blessed me with Susan M. Malone. While I possessed the talent to write awesome stories, heaven knows I was lacking in the nuts and bolts area (i.e., grammar, character development, etc.). But not for long. When Susan mailed me my manuscript along with her eighteen-page complete editorial, I was grateful I had chosen the perfect person for the job. Basically, Susan believed in my work and thanks to her I have a six-figure, three-book deal to prove it!"
-Mary B. Morrison

"To my mind, my book was finished, like a canvas completely covered in paint. Susan Malone not only showed me where the blank spots were, but her suggestions were exactly on target. If Ida Mae Tutweiler and the Traveling Tea Party is a success, it is only because her talent and craftsmanship took an unfinished piece of work and turned it into a finely tuned book. I am entirely convinced every writer who wants to be published needs a Susan Mary Malone behind them."
-Ginnie Siena Bivona

"Having the chance to work with Susan Malone has been a Godsend. Going well beyond pointing out the many flaws and mistakes, Susan provided something much more valuable. With good humor, patience, and unique ability, she took the time to teach me to appreciate the craft of writing."
-James A. Drexler

"Malone Editorial Services helped me get my first commercial book contract! If you desire to publish books and write winning book proposals, connect with the expert and reliable Malone Editorial Services."
-Annie S. Barnes

"The wonderful response to Godspeed could never have happened without Susan Malone's incredible touch. The story was always there. But it was buried in the muck and mire of my mind. Malone reached in and pulled out the story. She's the reason Godspeed is on its way to print."
-M.M. Marsala

"Susan Malone's critique of my manuscript was an eye-opening lesson in writing for a polished effect. She made me see the errors so vividly. My rewrite after making all the adjustments she suggested is what finally sold my book. She is absolutely the best!"
-Georgia Durante

"Susan Malone taught me technique and style."
-Norman S. Giddan, Ph.D.

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