Allison Parker comes highly recommended as an editor; she is also a respected teacher of writing. Scroll down to read comments from publishing clients, established writers, students, and business executives . . .
About Allison's:
Business Professionalism
"Reliable, focused, and completely committed to quality. If you could bottle this kind of service, you'd have 100 points from Robert Parker."
--Andrew F. Bell, President, American Sommelier Association/NYC
"If you need someone to hit the ground running, look no
further. There is no loss for an inspired approach, and no satisfaction until the client is happy."
--Christina Vermeulen, former Promotions Manager, Chicago Sun-Times
Editorial Services
"I just wanted to thank you again for the fantastic job you did copyediting. The book made leaps and bounds. You are truly amazing at your job."
--Allison Amend, Things That Pass for Love (OV Books/DZANC, 2008)
"As an old-school student of literature, I am reminded of fabled editors like Maxwell Perkins. How pleasant it is to have the benefit of your sensitive, conscientious professionalism. I know I'll have a far better piece of work to present as a result of what you've done."
--Paul Zolbrod, Battle Songs
"It runs chills up my spine to think of releasing a book into the world without your stamp of approval. You've set our bar so high that I am not sure we could equal it without your help."
--Gina Frangello, Executive Editor of OV Books
"Ms. Parker knows how to take apart a work of
prose and look at its big picture as well as the nitty gritty, and make sense of it all. Her comments are really useful; they are clear, thought
out and most of all, they always make me re-read the piece to wonder why I did not quite see things the same way!"
--Radhika Gore, International Student (New York/Dubai)
"Your notes were so helpful that I can't wait to send you more pages."
--Karen Essex, best-selling author of Leonardo's Swans (Doubleday, 2006)
"Allison Parker gives a brilliant diagnosis of your writing. She is recognized for her ability to point out vital bits of information to clarify the premise. Hardly a micro-factor is missed which ensures and enhances the writer's work."
--Gloria Meyering, English and writing teacher, Greenwich CT
Literary Seminars and Special Events
"Allison Parker managed the impossible: to be insightful, inspiring and pragmatic all at the same time. Her approach to the art of revision is workmanlike and professional. Ms. Parker is generous in sharing examples from her own work and experience, which creates a bond with her audience. One of her themes is the benefit that discipline brings to the creative process. Altogether, she is an absorbing and instructive speaker."
--Susan Poland, Lecture attendee, Greenwich CT
("In the Trenches: Structure and Revision for Your First Novel,"
sponsored in 2001 by the Greenwich Arts Council)
"The handouts, pictures and slides . . . exemplified a dynamic, innovative and creative approach to critical writing. In addition, considerable skills were evident as the teacher comfortably guided the class through a provocative in-class exercise based on the guidelines set forth; her honesty and willingness to speak at length about her own writing struggles and strengths inspired the class."
--Leigh Wilson, Director, English Writing Arts Department at SUNY Oswego
("The Visual and the Verbal," at SUNY's1999 Living Writers Series)
Additional Comments From Writers:
(Note: These comments have been pulled from confidential written evaluations, mailed to the program offices of venues where Ms. Parker has facilitated her workshops; beginning and advanced workshops are represented.)
"The workshop more than met expectations. I found goals I didn't know I had . . . and the tools to achieve them!"
"My eyes were completely opened by all the material presented."
"The best course I've ever had . . . Ms. Parker's comments were superb. She took a lot of time giving feedback--this is unique."
"Knowing someone else reads and cares about my stories enables me to produce more."
"All the exercises given were very helpful. And I plan on using them after the course."
"I learned how much commitment is required to write. I learned how to write again, what a story needs and how to recognize it."
"Extremely informative and helpful. I was able to get over a huge block with the help of the instructor's exercises and suggestions."
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