Unsolicited Testimonials
Affa never asks for testimonials, just as she never charges for letters of recommendation for manuscripts. Nevertheless, some authors send them along. Below is a selection. They are exactly as received, except that author name is removed, typos (if any) fixed and identifying ms name is replaced with 'Title'.
Reflecting on your notes, it's interesting that you are the only one to have picked up the glitch that (glitch explained). You’re quite right, a (necessary item) will also be necessary. You are clearly more observant than my writers’ group readers, my son, and my husband! (And me, clearly!!)
Thank you Sally for the assessment.
Great points and guidance. Appreciate it.
I'll carry on.
You've provided me with a great insight into (Character) and the narrative.
I can't thank you enough.
Not only are Sally's assessments reasonably priced but they are thorough - she picked up issues of tense and consistency that I'd had a niggling feeling about. Her clarity helped me move forward with my next draft and her general positive assessment gave me the encouragement I'd been needing to take my MS to the next stage. I'd highly recommend Sally; especially when you get to that 'stuck' stage and feel unable to 'see' your MS with fresh eyes.
I have been working on writing outlines for the next few chapters of my story as per your advise. You were right, this exercise has given me an insight into where I am heading. Speaking to you has given me a renewed interest and motivation to continue.
Thank you so much for your incredibly helpful editing! I am kicking myself for not seeking your assistance earlier. You have confirmed some of my worries about the texts (which is a good thing!) and offered helpful suggestions and alternative perspectives.
My thanks for this - wonderful job.
You certainly are a superhero editor. Fast and fantastic!
Thank you for the edits and notes. You always pick up on the things no-one else does!
Your comments and advice were hugely insightful and helpful. You have brought to my attention issues I hadn't considered. I really appreciate your suggestions for how I can fix the problems.
I have used Sally Odgers' services for manuscript assessment and I was impressed. Plus we have bought several of her children's books and my son and friends' children loved them. She is great, professional and competent.
Thank you so much Sally for your notes. I will tackle this from the start again! You have really helped me.
Thank you for your notes and edit of 'Title'. Your feedback has given me lots to work on.
Thank you so much for your help with ‘Title’, your advice is invaluable. I'll work on it some more then send it back to you for some more help.
Thank you so much for your help and advice, Sally. I'm so glad I sent our manuscript to you!
Better than 5 stars, if I could add a few more stars I would. Understood my requirements better than I could ever have hope. Fantastic!
Big thanks for your very helpful feedback as always. I feel confident in re-working now.
Thanks Sally. I'm just delighted to have found you!
Thank you for your assessment and edit you've just finished for me. I could not have hoped for more than what you've done. I knew that I had some holes in my ms and your remarks have showed me how to make changes and fill the holes. I will embark on those in the next few days and will resubmit the ms or the relevant pages in the next few weeks.
Thank you for the fantastic work you have done on my manuscript. The notes are brilliant and I'm in awe of the speed at which you work.
in 2008 I wrote a book called 'Title' (I was 13 at the time), and you assessed it. You gave me feedback which made my novel much better (thank you!), and your encouragement of my writing was and still is really appreciated.
Thank you for being a part of my journey!
Thank you so much Sally. You are the best. 'Title' has come to life with your editing.
Just glancing over your notes has given me a new direction with this manuscript. I really appreciate how prompt you were with this feedback and will rework it with a fresh eye.
. I have found your comments in the past most helpful and keen to see what you think.
I've just been looking through your edits and I am very grateful for your insights and suggestions.
Reflecting on your notes, it's interesting that you are the only one to have picked up the glitch that (glitch explained). You’re quite right, a (necessary item) will also be necessary. You are clearly more observant than my writers’ group readers, my son, and my husband! (And me, clearly!!)
Thank you Sally for the assessment.
Great points and guidance. Appreciate it.
I'll carry on.
You've provided me with a great insight into (Character) and the narrative.
I can't thank you enough.
Not only are Sally's assessments reasonably priced but they are thorough - she picked up issues of tense and consistency that I'd had a niggling feeling about. Her clarity helped me move forward with my next draft and her general positive assessment gave me the encouragement I'd been needing to take my MS to the next stage. I'd highly recommend Sally; especially when you get to that 'stuck' stage and feel unable to 'see' your MS with fresh eyes.
I have been working on writing outlines for the next few chapters of my story as per your advise. You were right, this exercise has given me an insight into where I am heading. Speaking to you has given me a renewed interest and motivation to continue.
Thank you so much for your incredibly helpful editing! I am kicking myself for not seeking your assistance earlier. You have confirmed some of my worries about the texts (which is a good thing!) and offered helpful suggestions and alternative perspectives.
My thanks for this - wonderful job.
You certainly are a superhero editor. Fast and fantastic!
Thank you for the edits and notes. You always pick up on the things no-one else does!
Your comments and advice were hugely insightful and helpful. You have brought to my attention issues I hadn't considered. I really appreciate your suggestions for how I can fix the problems.
I have used Sally Odgers' services for manuscript assessment and I was impressed. Plus we have bought several of her children's books and my son and friends' children loved them. She is great, professional and competent.
Thank you so much Sally for your notes. I will tackle this from the start again! You have really helped me.
Thank you for your notes and edit of 'Title'. Your feedback has given me lots to work on.
Thank you so much for your help with ‘Title’, your advice is invaluable. I'll work on it some more then send it back to you for some more help.
Thank you so much for your help and advice, Sally. I'm so glad I sent our manuscript to you!
Better than 5 stars, if I could add a few more stars I would. Understood my requirements better than I could ever have hope. Fantastic!
Big thanks for your very helpful feedback as always. I feel confident in re-working now.
Thanks Sally. I'm just delighted to have found you!
Thank you for your assessment and edit you've just finished for me. I could not have hoped for more than what you've done. I knew that I had some holes in my ms and your remarks have showed me how to make changes and fill the holes. I will embark on those in the next few days and will resubmit the ms or the relevant pages in the next few weeks.
Thank you for the fantastic work you have done on my manuscript. The notes are brilliant and I'm in awe of the speed at which you work.
in 2008 I wrote a book called 'Title' (I was 13 at the time), and you assessed it. You gave me feedback which made my novel much better (thank you!), and your encouragement of my writing was and still is really appreciated.
Thank you for being a part of my journey!
Thank you so much Sally. You are the best. 'Title' has come to life with your editing.
Just glancing over your notes has given me a new direction with this manuscript. I really appreciate how prompt you were with this feedback and will rework it with a fresh eye.
. I have found your comments in the past most helpful and keen to see what you think.
I've just been looking through your edits and I am very grateful for your insights and suggestions.