Working with Sue on the edits and publication of Moult has been a true delight. Her generous, careful attention to my writing, her deep knowledge of the editorial craft and her guidance in the publication process has enabled this little work of mine to flourish and be set free into the world of books — wonderful.
Highly recommended for any writer willing to offer up a better final work than they imagined.
Right from the beginning of the editing process I felt that Susan was just as invested in turning my manuscript into the best possible book as I was.
I thoroughly enjoyed her collaborative approach to editing, communicating with me on a regular basis and sharing her knowledge of good writing with me.
I feel very fortunate to have discovered Ashwood Publishing and its wonderful owner.
I loved working with Susan on my book. For the entire duration of the editing process, I felt like she was as passionate about the project as I was. ‘I Can’t Watch Anymore’ is very close to my heart, so I was nervous at first of letting someone else loose on the manuscript. But Susan’s brand of tactful honesty was exactly what I needed to feel comfortable. It is a far, far better book because she worked on it. I am forever grateful.
I can hardly believe my luck in finding Ashwood Publishing! The journey—from presenting my initial manuscript to holding the finished book in my hands—was nothing short of incredible. Sue Young is an absolute treasure. She meticulously reviewed my work, offering expert advice on revision, editing, design, and layout. Her guidance and unwavering support were invaluable, as was her dedication to producing a high-quality book. Working with such a skilled and personable professional was both a joy and a privilege.
Susan was a fantastic editor!
It was a pleasure working with Susan on the production of my new novel, On Shipstern Bluff. She was an attentive and thoughtful editor and I have no doubt that her work made it a better book. I am also more than happy with the layout and cover design and the work she has put into promoting the book. I can recommend Susan’s work without reservation to prospective authors.
I feel so thankful to have found Sue as an editor, she was excellent at communication, she walked me through the process and was very encouraging which is what I needed as a first time author. I would definitely work with her again!
Sue with her never-ending patience and her eye for detail helped to elevate my manuscript to a book I am immensely proud of. English is my second language and I wanted correct language, of course, but still my own style shining though. Several readers have commented that they can hear my voice while reading the book, exactly what I wanted. Thank you, Sue.
Susan Young works with a structured approach that is coupled with a sense of humour, patience, and a generous nature. Having her help me to make my eighth novel the best it could be was not just enjoyable. As we worked together I found myself learning more and more about the craft from someone with experience, and wisdom she is happy to pass on.
As the months unfolded, I could not have been happier to be in the hands of a professional, willing and able to transform my less-than-perfect manuscript into a beautiful book. For Love and the Sea was written candidly and from the heart, paying little attention to formal grammar. It took Sue’s caring and sensitive editing to correct my casual prose and keep my personal story-telling voice alive throughout the process.