“Working with Theresa has taught me that even a published author can improve her writing. This is a craft that can be honed, improved upon, and hopefully one day — with lots of practice — perfected!””
~~ Leigh Court, award-winning author of “The Bet” (Secrets Volume 17) and “The Disciplinarian” (Secrets Volume 15).
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“Theresa Stevens sees the fabulous, the not so fabulous, and the downright frightening. In the last five years, I’ve had the opportunity to work with several editors, but none with Theresa’s enthusiasm and expertise. Having an editor who feels passionate about the story and the characters within is something every writer covets!
“(Truly, it’s the thing that struck me when we worked together. You didn’t just mark up the manuscript, you expressed real interest in the characters and their conflict, the outcome. All of it. And that’s the thing that sets you apart, imo. It’s one thing to fix the commas, it’s another to take a story and make it real for the reader!)”
~~ Anne Rainey, romance author for Kensington, Red Sage, and Samhain, including “Reckless Exposure” in the Three Kinds of Wicked Series.
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“When Theresa Stevens is your editor, you don’t just KNOW it, you FEEL it. If you sparkle, she commends you. If you err, she suggests a way out, but she doesn’t demand that it be HER way. If you need brutal honesty, she’s clear, but gentle. She finds angles to your work that even YOU did not know were there.”
~~ Catherine Berlin, RT Reviewer’s Choice-nominated author for Red Sage and Samhain.
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“For years, Theresa Stevens has been the highly respected editor-in-chief for Red Sage publishing. At Red Sage, Theresa has seen everything from the sublime to the ridiculous and the truly horrid. She can get you into the sublime category and out of the slush pile to publication.”
~~ Alice Gaines, acclaimed author of Miss Foster’s Folly (Carina), and of numerous books for Cerridwen, Changeling, Draumr, Ellora’s Cave, Hard Shell, Leisure Books, Love Spell, Red Sage, Spice Books, and more.
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“Theresa Stevens is a dream editor. She spotted all the inconsistencies and snafus in my work. One of my favorite things about her editing style is that once she identifies an issue, she offers two or three suggestions as to how best to correct the problem. I loved these options because not only did it give me new ideas and a different perspective, it also gave me the opportunity to either use one of her suggestions or create a new solution. As an author, I appreciated this so much because I was receiving an incredible amount of help and I didn’t feel boxed in or constrained. She strengthened my story and improved my writing overall. She’s an expert at what she does, as well as a considerate, nice and generous professional.”
~~ Nicole North, award-winning, 5-star author of Scottish historicals for Red Sage.
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“Working with Theresa Stevens is both a pleasure and an education. Her editorial skills are exceptional, and her knowledge about the written word and the publishing industry is vast. Her teaching style is accessible and your writing will grow and shine under her guidance. You couldn’t wish to put your work in better hands!”
~~ Saskia Walker, acclaimed author for Berkley Heat, Black Lace, Juno, Red Sage, and many more.
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“Stephen King said to err is human, but to edit is divine. He must have been talking about Theresa.” (He wrote that in his On Writing book, which I read in-between every story I write). I owe a lot to Theresa. For her patience and clarity, but especially for her infectious love of words. Working with Theresa is a writer’s dream come true. Theresa speaks softly, but carries a big pen. I imagine Theresa’s “red pen” as a cool, clear, and perceptive aqua blue when working on a manuscript, and relish every edit we have shared.
~~ Nathalie Gray, RT-Award Winning Author of science fiction romance, steampunk, and paranormal romance for Ellora’s Cave, Red Sage, and Running Press.
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“I can’t thank you enough for all the work you put into reviewing my story. No matter what happens, I need to tell you that this critique/edit is the most worthwhile money I have spent since I started writing three years ago. Your comments and especially your teaching far exceed all the classes, seminars, contests, critique partners, readers, and software.”
~~ A private client. (Theresa never reveals the identities of private clients.)
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“This is exactly the kind of detailed feedback I’ve been looking for, but never seem to find. Thank you, it’s most helpful.”
~~ A private client.
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“I had no idea you were this good.”
~~ A private client.
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“I wasn’t sure how detailed your evaluation might be, and I was really blown away by how much time you clearly spent going through my manuscript and writing up your reactions. Your responses to the story and the characters touch on many issues that other readers have pointed out as problems but that I haven’t known how to fix, and your suggestions strike me as just right. You also bring up other problem areas that I can’t believe I hadn’t thought about before, since they seem so obvious now that you’ve explained them. I am eager to apply these insights to improve not just this manuscript, but other writing projects I’ve been working on.”
~~ A private client.
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