As a first time fictional author, I found Lindsay’s editorial advice and instincts to be absolutely invaluable. She provided an incredibly detailed review of my draft and constructive comments about character development and building momentum in the story arc. The editorial comments were accompanied by a comprehensive reverse outline that has been absolutely brilliant in its usefulness. She is a joy to work with and is a valuable partner and mentor in my writing journey. Thanks Lindsay!

If you’ve written a great book, but you’re worried an agent still might give it a pass, HIRE LINDSAY! After all that work, don’t sabotage your chances. Hiring Lindsay will be the greatest investment you can make getting your manuscript agent-ready. She is a wizard and a savant wrapped in a fun and caring personality. She will give your manuscript an MRI-level examination and detail exactly how to improve and elevate it. Revising is hard. Lindsay’s encouragement and support sustained and propelled me through the revision process. If you want that for yourself, hire her, hire her, hire her.

Lindsay was absolutely fantastic to work with! She not only dug deeply into the big picture of my manuscript, but she included insightful notes on much of the minutia as well. She helped me to nail down character motivations, throw away unnecessary exposition, and clear up and rearrange the narrative where needed. Her written notes and our online conversation were incredibly helpful, encouraging, and—most importantly—actionable. I’d recommend Lindsay in a heartbeat!

Lindsay Newton knows what makes a book a commercial success. But the reason I love working with her is that the process is nothing short of phenomenal. “Thorough” doesn’t even begin to cover it. She gets to know your manuscript so intimately that she can break it down and reflect it back to you in ways you never imagined a reader might see it. That, to me, is the magic of a great editor. She dives deep—into your story, your characters, your intent—and holds up a mirror you didn’t know you needed. And as a result, you will have an opportunity to take your work to a level you never imagined. That’s exactly what’ she’s done for me. And in so doing, I knew exactly when my manuscript was “done” – ready to pitch to agents. The result is a version of my book I can stand behind with 100% confidence. She is, quite simply, my manuscript whisperer.

I’m SO GLAD I found Lindsay! I had been waiting on a critique of my opening chapter for six weeks only to have it unexpectedly canceled due to a family emergency. I immediately went looking for another professional who works in my genre and had an editorial background I could trust. Lindsay turned my materials around *so quickly* and her comments were spot on. She was encouraging but also pointed out several spots where clarity was needed and/or character motivations didn’t make sense. My pages felt much stronger after the revision, which gave me the confidence I needed to start querying. I’ve already had two full requests in three days so I know her notes sent me in the right direction!

Thanks in large part to working with Lindsay, I was able to find a great literary agent as an unpublished author. Lindsay helped me polish my query letter and book proposal, and in the end I received multiple offers of representation. Her feedback is always thorough and incisive, and her inside knowledge of the publishing industry is immense. Beyond that, Lindsay's personality is fabulous: she's positive, warm, and encouraging while giving you the tips and critiques you need to improve and succeed.

Lindsay is amazing! Her feedback on my manuscript was clear, very focused and extremely helpful. What's more, I learned more about how to write a successful novel from her in our one-hour conversation than I have from several conference workshops. I was about ready to self-publish this book, but Lindsay's review has given me the impetus to try again to find an agent. I am so glad I found her!

Working with Lindsay has been the highlight of my year! Her analysis is one-on-one, detailed, and unflinchingly honest and helpful. Because of this collaboration with Lindsay, I am going to be so proud to publish my memoir next year. Grateful for this marvelous experience!

Lindsay is knowledgeable, insightful, and energizing! I felt she was truly interested in my work. She asked me questions that helped me present my experience, and shape my proposal, in ways I would not have otherwise. She answered all my questions, both detail and big picture. I hope I will get to work with her again soon.

Five stars without question. I cannot recommend Lindsay highly enough. Her industry insights were invaluable, her commitment to the project was incredible – and her willingness to go far beyond her call of duty was amazing. You simply cannot go wrong with her.

I have found Lindsay to be an absolute pleasure to work with. Her keen insights and observations have given me a clear roadmap for the next draft of my memoir. Lindsay's experience in the publishing industry and her knowledge of the mechanics of storytelling are evident in the thorough consultation she provides. But more than that, I can't thank her enough for the encouragement and motivation she has given me to take the next steps.

Lindsay is undoubtedly the ideal editor to entrust with your manuscript. Her expertise has played a pivotal role in shaping my work, and I cannot express enough gratitude for the invaluable input she has provided throughout this project.

One of the most remarkable qualities about Lindsay is her ability to offer honest and refreshing feedback. She possesses a keen eye for detail and never hesitates to highlight both the strengths and areas that require improvement. Her constructive criticism has been instrumental in pushing me to refine my ideas and craft a stronger narrative. Lindsay's guidance has provided me with a clear vision on how to enhance the overall quality of my work. She goes beyond mere corrections and offers valuable insights that elevate the manuscript to new heights.

Her understanding of the industry and her ability to identify what resonates with readers are truly exceptional. Her commitment to providing comprehensive feedback is evident in the detailed and thoughtful comments she provides. She invests herself in the work and displays a genuine passion for helping authors succeed. Her invaluable expertise and knowledge of the industry have been instrumental in my growth as a writer. She has a deep understanding of current trends, market expectations, and storytelling techniques that engage readers. Her guidance has not only improved the quality of my manuscript but has also sharpened my skills as a writer.

Lindsay is an outstanding editor who is dedicated to the success of her clients. Trusting her with my manuscript has been one of the best decisions I've made. Her honesty, expertise, and unwavering support have made a significant impact on my work. I wholeheartedly recommend Lindsay to any author seeking a skilled and insightful editor who will elevate their writing to new heights.

Thank you, Lindsay, for your exceptional guidance and for helping me bring my vision to life.

Lindsay is a star. She's smart, funny, reassuring, highly competent, and just simply the best. I have worked with her twice, and I recommend her so strongly.

I will be forever grateful that I stumbled upon Lindsay, and that she agreed to take me on as a client. I recently signed with a wonderful literary agent, less than six months into the query process for my debut novel. Lindsay was hugely instrumental in helping me revise and polish both my manuscript and query letter, and by the time I began querying I felt as prepared as I possibly could to succeed in an extremely competitive industry. I hired her for development editing (for the 2nd draft of my novel), manuscript consultation (for the 3rd draft), and query letter evaluation (there is absolutely an art and science to writing a great query letter -- this service is a fantastic value I'd highly recommend to ANY query newbie). Lindsay is an incredibly sharp, talented, and savvy editor and publishing industry insider. She has been an absolute pleasure to partner with on my journey as an emerging author and a truly invaluable resource and champion of my work.  I cannot overstate how hugely helpful and generous with her time and talents Lindsay has been throughout many stages of this arduous journey. I just LOVE her, and cannot emphasize enough how lucky any writer is to have her by their side.

Lindsay is wonderful! Her comments are insightful and to the point. I was able to use her suggestions to improve my cover letter and first chapter. Working with her has been a wonderful experience.

Lindsay is a joy to work with. I almost cannot believe how well she knew my full manuscript while conducting a recent review of the work. She could reference specific, nuanced sections of the book from memory. It is so clear she digs deep and gives every ounce of energy she has to her projects. (Either that or she has superhero-level memory, which I am not ruling out.) She is honest, kind and thoughtful with feedback. She's also incredibly patient and will answer as many questions as you have. Honestly, stop wasting your time browsing reviews and go hire her. She is awesome. I would hire her again in a second.

Lindsay was fantastic! She asked powerful questions that helped me get clearer on the direction I want to take my book. I left our consulting call with more energy to move onto next steps, which include a book proposal and query letter. I feel grateful for her clear direction and insights! Thank you, Lindsay.

Lindsay's involvement changed everything. She helped us with the query letter and book proposal, and then guided us through each interaction with agents to maximize our chances – in the end, we received multiple agent offers!

Lindsay was exactly the partner I was hoping for and more! She listens and applies feedback. She communicates clearly and knows how to say “no” when it needs to be said... Most importantly, was that she really rolled up her sleeves to dig in... I feel confident and excited about the work we did together and would absolutely trust Lindsay with my next project!

Lindsay has been an amazing editor. She has a way of pointing out the changes that makes it clear why they are suggested and how to improve the writing and the progression of the story. In addition, her grasp of the story's progression, coupled with character development and subtle nuances, is unparalleled. If she takes you as a client, Thank your lucky stars. She's the best!

Lindsay is an excellent editor. She is very detail-oriented, her comments and suggested edits are extremely thoughtful, and her knowledge of the field is evident. My manuscript has improved ten-fold since working with her, and I'd jump at the chance to work with her again.

My name is Dr. William A. Pena. I am a board-certified pediatric dentist and entrepreneur. I found Lindsay's website and I am so happy that I did. She did a manuscript review of my work and her feedback was extremely valuable. She is intuitive, candid, and very encouraging. I look forward to continuing the process with Lindsay in completing my memoir and hopefully getting a traditional book deal. Thank you, Lindsay, for all your help and support!

Lindsay was an absolute pleasure to work with! Her recommended changes were spot on. The manuscript is significantly better because of her tremendous expertise. Lindsay is an extremely talented editor and I feel so fortunate to have been able to partner with her.

Lindsay possesses a seasoned professional eye, a talent for insightful criticism, and a flair for creative suggestions. Plus, she delivers in a crisp, no-nonsense fashion. She's terrific.

The best thing about working with Lindsay is her enthusiasm for YOUR project. I suspect it’s because she only takes you on if she honestly believes in your project. If you are so lucky, then you are SO lucky. She is prompt and thorough and honest. What more could you ask for? There were so many times during my time working with her that I just told her the problem I was having. I mean problems that have nothing to do with the writing process. Hell, she taught me how to use track changes as if she was the help desk for Apple! Lastly, she offers great ideas, but if you chose to NOT use them, she moves on to her next great idea. That’s called Collaboration. Thank you, Lindsay. That’s all. Just THANK YOU!

Lindsay has been great to work with. She’s a great communicator and was exactly on time with the edit. She responded to all of my questions very quickly. Her comments and encouragement were wonderful. I really feel like she has my best interest in mind.

Lindsay gave me exactly the feedback I needed to move my memoir into top shape. She helped me step back from my very personal story when the fear was interfering. She was direct about what needed improving structurally, she pointed out areas where the drama needed to be enhanced and was encouraging where warranted. I would hire her again for a developmental edit, anytime.

Lindsay jumped in with both feet on a very tight deadline. She was wonderful to work with. Not only did she turn things around in 24 hours but went above and beyond the scope to make sure I felt sure-footed in my next steps. I cannot wait to work with her again.

Lindsay is very professional. Her analysis of my query letter was exactly what I needed to improve my chances to finding an agent. I would recommend her for most any writing assignment you have. She's the best!

Lindsay is a brilliant developmental editor and so insightful on the commercial side as well! She saw through to the heart of my book, helping me to find the right place to start the story, tighten the series of setups and reveals, and improve the tension. She also helped me discover that I already had an author platform (who knew?) and crafted a bio for me that completely changed my query letter. I will absolutely work with her again for editing and for publishing advice.

Lindsay continues to amaze me. Her ability to hone in on the one missing element within a complex story is amazing. I continue to have 'a ha' moments with her great suggestions. She is so very talented. We are all fortunate that she is willing to share her talents!

Lindsay was smart, to the point, careful, enthusiastic, informed, very focused and...just smart. For the time I employed her, she was efficient and delivered really helpful feedback. I would highly encourage someone to work with her!

I'm so glad I got the opportunity to work with Lindsay. She connected with my material, was prompt in responding, and gave me invaluable feedback. She vastly improved my query letter and provided me with added confidence as I pursue the query process. Looking forward to working with her in the future!

Lindsay is thorough, prompt, and gives truly honest feedback. She got to the heart of the matter right away in the content editing of my book, and gave me many tips on successful creative writing. I would hire her again!

My name is Heather Hiett. I'm working on a memoir about surfing and photography. As is the case with writing, I've rewritten the manuscript more times than I can remember. I've submitted it for developmental reviews many times. The manuscript kept getting better, but I knew it needed the eye of an editor who focussed primarily on editing and who'd worked in traditional publishing. After investing so much time and effort already, why stop before it had reached its optimal state? I want the manuscript to be solid, so solid that a lit agent suffering indigestion on a Monday morning says, "I like this. I think we have something here." Lindsay's feedback was exactly what I needed. It was spot on, surgical, and kind. Not only do I know what needs to be addressed, but why. As I turn back to the manuscript, I feel equipped to revise with confidence. I'm extremely grateful for her guidance and can't recommend her highly enough!

So far, I've had one call with Lindsay to discuss publishing options for an upcoming book, and she has already been an incredible resource! Lindsay is warm and personable and made me feel comfortable right away. She is also prompt, professional, and knowledgeable as all heck! Her experience in the publishing industry is a major plus - she gave me so much valuable guidance and information that I was glad I type 90 words per minute so that I could get it all down! I look forward to continuing to work with Lindsay. It is well worth it :).

Lindsay went above and beyond to give me a thorough and insightful manuscript evaluation. She was also communicative and flexible at every step of the process. I would recommend her services to anyone!

I received excellent and timely work from Lindsay. She was clear and checked in with me with any questions concerns. I loved the adjustments and recommendations she made. I'd use her again. Thank you, Lindsay.

I have used Lindsay for two collaborations. Her work is exceptional! She worked her "magic" on my query letter then did the same for my synopsis. As a result, both were now much improved. I plan to use her for any editing project I may have in the future. Highly recommended!!

It was an absolute pleasure to work with Lindsay on a developmental edit for my novel. Her suggestions created a daunting homework assignment for me, but I'm delighted with the course of action we agreed upon.

This was a valuable investment in my book; I don't regret the expense one bit. Why come this far and not go the distance? Lindsay's input has greatly improved my novel, bringing it greater clarity and focus. The end will also be far more poignant as a result of our collaboration. I'm certain these improvements will result in a novel with far broader appeal.



Lindsay finished her review on time, sent a thorough assessment letter in advance of our call and then conducted an organized discussion to go over her comments and answer all my questions. She was very respectful of my work, but didn't hold back identifying and discussing specific areas for improvement. She even provided recommendations for a stepwise path forward depending upon which of two narratives I decided to emphasize...essentially a comprehensive work plan. This specificity allowed me to expand on her suggestions during our call and come away with a clear sense for where I wanted to go. She didn't leave me hanging in any way. The depth of her review gave us plenty to discuss and agree upon as my next steps...with confidence.



Lindsay's experience in both the publishing world and agency space is evident. She speaks fluently about the opportunities and challenges your particular book will face. Lindsay can help guide your work to the point which maximizes its opportunity for success. You just need to put in the work!



Thanks Lindsay! I look forward to working with you again soon.

Great experience, thank you Lindsay. Very thorough and helpful, just what was needed.

As a first-time author, I was in need of someone who could educate me on the publishing process and provide insight, guidance, and next steps. If that's one of the services you're looking for, Lindsay is exactly the person you need. Her depth of knowledge and experience enabled me to effectively move forward towards my publishing goals.

Lindsay was a great help. She had fabulous ideas that added a great deal of continuity to the entire manuscript. She was very kind in her constructive feedback, and that was greatly appreciated for this author neophyte.

Lindsay agreed to review my first chapter. She was professional and timely. Her feedback was insightful. Her edits to my first chapter are already pushing me to expand my narrative in ways that will benefit telling this story. I have decided to have her edit my entire manuscript.

Professional, diligent to the sympathy of the writer's style and intent of the manuscript.

Lindsay finished our collaboration early and under budget. Her encouraging words and extensive advice have been so helpful. She's a joy to work with, and I am glad I found her.

Lindsay was efficient and professional.

Can't tell you enough how much I appreciate Lindsay. She was able to give me a foundation and a direction with my project. I am a super novice writer and did not know what to do after the writing was done. Lindsay opened my eyes and filled me with useful information that was invaluable. Thank you again!

Lindsay was the consummate professional throughout the entire editing process and gave me wonderful ideas on how to maximize my manuscript.

Lindsay has been a joy to work with. She provided a review on the first two chapters of my novel. As a novice writer inexperienced with the editing process, I had a lot of questions, and Lindsay provided a detailed explanation of her process upfront. She was professional, prompt, and pointed out issues and potential pitfalls that I hadn't thought about. Her feedback was supportive and encouraging and included both the strengths and weaknesses she saw. She answered my follow-up questions promptly and thoroughly, and I would definitely recommend her.

Loved working with Lindsay. I'm on my second project with her. She's always polite and receiving of my thoughts and direction. Her critiques are on point. Recommend to anyone for a development Edit/review, etc.

Lindsay was very helpful, insightful, and walked me through all my questions.

I am so happy that I chose Lindsay to edit my memoir. Her suggestions are spot on and have helped me immensely. She is professional, knowledgeable, and thorough. I would definitely use her again and highly recommend her for your editing.

Wonderful to work with Lindsay. She was efficient, thoughtful, clear, offered great feedback and ideas. Highly recommended.

Lindsay has done a great job in guiding me and writing a query letter and offering a very valuable and thorough pitching consultation. I would gladly work with her again, and I am sure that if I find a matching agent, it will be thanks to her valuable input.

Lindsay was professional and timely in her sage advice about all things related to writing, pitching, and publishing. I would recommend her to anyone who is looking to take another step further towards achieving their goal of being a writer.

Working with Lindsay has been awesome and a privilege. It was my first narrative; I knew I was not organized to the best of my ability, I knew it was going to be tough because of my amateur status. Lindsay came through that provided me with direction, recommendations for organization, insight on the process, and has inspired me to write more. Very thankful and excited for what is to come!!!!

Insightful and thorough. Lindsay was very timely and efficient in our exchanges. She demonstrated significant understanding of the industry and delivered that information with admirable candor and clarity.

I cannot thank Lindsay enough for her incredible feedback. She offers such rich and effective advice (also about many things I have not thought about). Thank you, Lindsay, for your wisdom and edits, and for your help with imagining what my project is.

I took the Query Letter class last year and gosh, it was so helpful! Earlier this year, I signed with an agent and now, she's shopping my book. All of this wouldn't have been possible had I not taken this course. So THANK YOU!

Your query letter class was invaluable. Since taking your class, I have had two books published... your class was great, and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to write a killer query letter.

Just wanted to say a belated thank you for an amazing class! What a wealth of knowledge! I was really impressed with just how much information Lindsay was able to cram into the class and how thoroughly and well-delivered it all was -- she is a talented and organized teacher! I feel so much more confident about the entire querying process thanks to the Query Letter course!

The class was so helpful! You shared so many gold nuggets... I mentioned the query letter class to all my writing friends. 

I remain a big fan of the Query Letter course. It's a real resource. It is such a big help to the writer who is just getting going.

I think your class was extremely helpful - I felt informed and prepared afterward.

 I was feeling very isolated as a writer in this stage and was very happy to have some guidance.

A highlight was easily the consistent industry-side viewpoint. Lindsay knows exactly what she's talking about on this subject!

This class was packed with incredibly useful information. I would have spent WEEKS attempting a query letter if I hadn't taken this class -- saved me so many trials and errors!

I feel like I'm much more prepared to send out query letters after taking this class. It was great!!!

I loved this class so much! I wasn't sure that I needed the class. Seemed like a lot of class time for just one letter, but it was so so helpful, and I learned so much about other aspects of publishing. Really amazing!

Lindsay was great. Her teaching was thorough, her materials super helpful, and she kept class well-structured. I learned a lot. Her workbook, specifically, was incredibly valuable. Thanks, Lindsay!

This was great detailed knowledge about how to write a query letter. I was really grateful to learn about the importance of personalizing the letter to the specific agent and what they are looking for and what a difference that makes. I also learned a lot about choosing comps which helped me a lot. Great course.

Lindsay is a fantastic instructor. Her expertise shines through. I went from not knowing how to approach a query letter to constructing one that I feel confident about. Lindsay's knowledge and guidance is the reason why.

I love the perspective of the agent/editor/publisher's side of selecting a novel based on a query letter. It helped bring clarity to my writing and the pitching process.

A great class, full of content. With the right information, the task of writing a query letter is doable

I appreciated having the process broken down into steps, with very clear instructions and examples. I also appreciated Lindsay's knowledge and experience in the field. Lindsay was very enthusiastic. 

Lindsey was great at setting the outline and helping us to understand why some of the points are important for a prospective editor. Overall, I learned a lot.

This class was exactly as described, and Lindsay really went above and beyond my expectations. I learned a lot and feel like I have a clear, actionable plan of how to approach agents.

Inside expertise on publishing and query letters.

Lindsay did a great job laying out the elements of a query letter and explaining how we can adapt them to fit our projects and backgrounds. She also gave us a lot of useful information in finding appropriate agents to query. All my questions were answered!

Good resources. Linsday put a friendly face to an otherwise intimidating process.

Lindsay was an extremely effective instructor. Super encouraging and insightful. I would love to take a class with her again.

All insider information is greatly appreciated, especially because I don't know anyone in the industry

Lyndsey's instruction was outstanding. I came into the class with very little knowledge about the query letter process but came out of the class confident in how to construct a professional sounding query letter.

Lindsay's expertise and insight was world class and valuable. I feel like she pulled back the curtain on how to write a query letter. I feel like it would have been foolish to try to query agents without taking this class first.

As a first time fictional author, I found Lindsay’s editorial advice and instincts to be absolutely invaluable. She provided an incredibly detailed review of my draft and constructive comments about character development and building momentum in the story arc. The editorial comments were accompanied by a comprehensive reverse outline that has been absolutely brilliant in its usefulness. She is a joy to work with and is a valuable partner and mentor in my writing journey. Thanks Lindsay!

If you’ve written a great book, but you’re worried an agent still might give it a pass, HIRE LINDSAY! After all that work, don’t sabotage your chances. Hiring Lindsay will be the greatest investment you can make getting your manuscript agent-ready. She is a wizard and a savant wrapped in a fun and caring personality. She will give your manuscript an MRI-level examination and detail exactly how to improve and elevate it. Revising is hard. Lindsay’s encouragement and support sustained and propelled me through the revision process. If you want that for yourself, hire her, hire her, hire her.

Lindsay was absolutely fantastic to work with! She not only dug deeply into the big picture of my manuscript, but she included insightful notes on much of the minutia as well. She helped me to nail down character motivations, throw away unnecessary exposition, and clear up and rearrange the narrative where needed. Her written notes and our online conversation were incredibly helpful, encouraging, and—most importantly—actionable. I’d recommend Lindsay in a heartbeat!

Lindsay Newton knows what makes a book a commercial success. But the reason I love working with her is that the process is nothing short of phenomenal. “Thorough” doesn’t even begin to cover it. She gets to know your manuscript so intimately that she can break it down and reflect it back to you in ways you never imagined a reader might see it. That, to me, is the magic of a great editor. She dives deep—into your story, your characters, your intent—and holds up a mirror you didn’t know you needed. And as a result, you will have an opportunity to take your work to a level you never imagined. That’s exactly what’ she’s done for me. And in so doing, I knew exactly when my manuscript was “done” – ready to pitch to agents. The result is a version of my book I can stand behind with 100% confidence. She is, quite simply, my manuscript whisperer.

I’m SO GLAD I found Lindsay! I had been waiting on a critique of my opening chapter for six weeks only to have it unexpectedly canceled due to a family emergency. I immediately went looking for another professional who works in my genre and had an editorial background I could trust. Lindsay turned my materials around *so quickly* and her comments were spot on. She was encouraging but also pointed out several spots where clarity was needed and/or character motivations didn’t make sense. My pages felt much stronger after the revision, which gave me the confidence I needed to start querying. I’ve already had two full requests in three days so I know her notes sent me in the right direction!