Testimonials
“You are a wonderful writer, a quick study, organized, and so on top of schedules that it is a pleasure working with you!”
—Tara Funk, Former Senior Project Editor,
Benchmark Education Company
“Kirin has an amazing ability to rephrase scientific text to suit an audience and to unravel obscure concepts for the reader in clear, concise terms.”
—Douglas Tepper, Former Executive Editor, Science A–Z
“Kirin has a strong sense of language and writing style, and she has an incredible eye for even the smallest editorial details.”
—Katherine Follett, Former Editor, Reading A–Z
“I’ve worked for major New York book publishers and top-tier university presses, and Kirin is one of the best copy editors I’ve encountered. She is an editor’s dream: sharp, analytical, logical, detail-oriented, and a pleasure to work with. I rest easier knowing that she’s on the case whenever she tackles one of my projects.”
—John Rousselle, Former Managing Editor, Reading A–Z
“Kirin freelanced for me as a writer, editor, and copyeditor for six years at ScienceA–Z.com. Hands down, she is the most thorough, detail-oriented editor and copy editor I’ve ever worked with, and she always, always makes her deadlines, usually ahead of time. She has also written a lot of science readers for me, at multiple reading levels K–6, and they are well researched and fun. She knows how to hit any readability level.”
—Elizabeth Ackerman, Former Senior Editor, Science A–Z
“Kirin was absolutely outstanding in every regard. Her work on my children’s book was top notch, and her responsiveness was superlative. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for editing.”
—John P.
—Jean Yves M.
“Kirin did a wonderful job. She is a great researcher. She excels at making the content interesting and writing age appropriately. She meets all deadlines, keeps you well informed of her progress, and is an all-around pleasure to work with.”
—Melissa McClellan, BlueAppleWorks
“I’ve now completed many jobs with Kirin, and her work has been impeccable. I know I will always receive top-notch manuscripts and enjoy my interaction with her. Can’t recommend enough!”
—Valerie Grosso, Be Naturally Curious
“I can’t sing Kirin’s praises enough. She takes my stories and eBooks to a whole new level with her amazing editing skills.”
—Erainna Winnett
“My students LOVE your books and are very interested in your wisdom. They love animals and like the details. I teach third grade. I have 46 students who think you are a celebrity!!”
—G. Elliott
“I am a teacher. I read Losing Grandpa in my class yesterday. It was one of the best stories from this series that I have read all year. It made me think of my grandmother when she died. It was so truthful, and even one of my students started crying when reading it. Keep up the good work.”
—V. Henry
“I wanted to let you know that you did fantastic on the [copyediting] test! In fact, yours was the best test I’ve seen in the two years I’ve given it. Would you be interested in moving to New York??!!”
—Tara Poitras, Former Managing Editor,
Benchmark Education Company
“Kirin did a wonderful job editing my children’s book and related materials. Very prompt delivery and excellent communication. I highly recommend her. A++”
—Daniel P.
“You are an outstanding editor and a pleasure to work with.”
—Bige Doruk, Bright Kids NYC