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Avatar for Digital Scribblers | Book Writing | Publishing
Avatar for Digital Scribblers | Book Writing | Publishing
Digital Scribblers | Book Writing | Publishing
Digital Scribblers | Book Writing | Publishing

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Great 4.8

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Great 4.8

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  • 82 hires on Thumbtack

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Judith Elaine H. says, "My Go-To Angel at Digital Scribblers is Asher Stone, Sr. Format Editor. Because this is my first professionally published book, I had many questions and concerns. Asher was consistently patient and responsive to needed corrections, explainations, and often times going beyond the call of duty with encouragement, assistance and care. I felt taken care of with Digital Scribblers. Ruby the gatekeeper responded within 10 minutes of my putting a post for a request for information. Before I even hired Digital Scribblers, she was open to sharing, 'industry parameters' regarding fonts used by the print world. My only regret is I am not able to afford their full publishing services. Maybe with the next book. Definately give them a call if you are in need of format editing."See more
Judith Elaine H. says, "My Go-To Angel at Digital Scribblers is Asher Stone, Sr. Format Editor. Because this is my first professionally published book, I had many questions and concerns. Asher was consistently patient and responsive to needed corrections, explainations, and often times going beyond the call of duty with encouragement, assistance and care. I felt taken care of with Digital Scribblers. Ruby the gatekeeper responded within 10 minutes of my putting a post for a request for information. Before I even hired Digital Scribblers, she was open to sharing, 'industry parameters' regarding fonts used by the print world. My only regret is I am not able to afford their full publishing services. Maybe with the next book. Definately give them a call if you are in need of format editing."
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Avatar for L Talbott Editorial and Publishing Consulting Svcs
L Talbott Editorial and Publishing Consulting Svcs
L Talbott Editorial and Publishing Consulting Svcs

Excellent 4.9

(38)

Excellent 4.9

(38)

  • 38 hires on Thumbtack
  • 38 hires on Thumbtack
Angel P. says, "My experience with Krista was transformative to say the least. From the very first round of the developmental edit, I knew she wasn’t just refining my poems—she was driving me to dive to deeper depths, adding insight and imagery to my poems. With every comment she made, she posed the most thought provoking questions—urging me to brighten my imagery and sharpen the message of each work. My poetry is such an intimate and personal piece of my experience as a Black Woman. Entrusting an editor outside of that experience was not a decision that I took lightly, but truly Krista handled my work with the utmost dignity, respect, care, and cultural sensitivity. Every nuance of my Black experience from my AAVE speaking style to my heritage was handled with honor. This is what makes Krista truly special. She never tried to change or correct my work to fit any specific aesthetic, my words were never judged or diminished. She amplified my voice. She’s knowledgeable, talented and professional. She was always right on time, and at times, even ahead of schedule because she’s a diligent editor and passionate about her clients’ work. I will be working with her again! She’s the perfect collaborator; she’s honest, fair, passionate, and an expert in her line of business."See more
Angel P. says, "My experience with Krista was transformative to say the least. From the very first round of the developmental edit, I knew she wasn’t just refining my poems—she was driving me to dive to deeper depths, adding insight and imagery to my poems. With every comment she made, she posed the most thought provoking questions—urging me to brighten my imagery and sharpen the message of each work. My poetry is such an intimate and personal piece of my experience as a Black Woman. Entrusting an editor outside of that experience was not a decision that I took lightly, but truly Krista handled my work with the utmost dignity, respect, care, and cultural sensitivity. Every nuance of my Black experience from my AAVE speaking style to my heritage was handled with honor. This is what makes Krista truly special. She never tried to change or correct my work to fit any specific aesthetic, my words were never judged or diminished. She amplified my voice. She’s knowledgeable, talented and professional. She was always right on time, and at times, even ahead of schedule because she’s a diligent editor and passionate about her clients’ work. I will be working with her again! She’s the perfect collaborator; she’s honest, fair, passionate, and an expert in her line of business."
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Stellar Books Publishing
Stellar Books Publishing

Good 4.1

(48)

Good 4.1

(48)

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  • 273 hires on Thumbtack

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James A. says, "These guys are awesome. I had a smaller project I suppose, comparatively but you wouldn’t have known it the way Ben and Mike handled it. I feel I got the service, attention and quality work product as if I was there most important client. They are easy to contact and always return phone calls and emails. I will absolutely be using Stellar Books Publishing in the future. Further, I have no problem recommending these guys to my friends and family for any writing, editing or publishing projects."See more
James A. says, "These guys are awesome. I had a smaller project I suppose, comparatively but you wouldn’t have known it the way Ben and Mike handled it. I feel I got the service, attention and quality work product as if I was there most important client. They are easy to contact and always return phone calls and emails. I will absolutely be using Stellar Books Publishing in the future. Further, I have no problem recommending these guys to my friends and family for any writing, editing or publishing projects."
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FAVORED-VENTURES
FAVORED-VENTURES

5.0

(4)

5.0

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  • 1 hire on Thumbtack
  • 1 hire on Thumbtack
Veronica J. says, "I can’t say enough great things about FavoredVentures! As a first-time author, I was honestly nervous about sharing my work—but their team made the entire process feel comfortable, supportive, and exciting. They didn’t just edit and format my book—they truly elevated it. Every detail was handled with care, and their guidance helped bring my vision to life in a way I couldn’t have done alone. And the cover? Absolutely amazing—better than I ever imagined! If you’re looking for a team that’s professional, talented, and genuinely invested in your success, FavoredVentures is it. I’m so grateful for their support in helping me get on the path to publishing my very first book!"See more
Veronica J. says, "I can’t say enough great things about FavoredVentures! As a first-time author, I was honestly nervous about sharing my work—but their team made the entire process feel comfortable, supportive, and exciting. They didn’t just edit and format my book—they truly elevated it. Every detail was handled with care, and their guidance helped bring my vision to life in a way I couldn’t have done alone. And the cover? Absolutely amazing—better than I ever imagined! If you’re looking for a team that’s professional, talented, and genuinely invested in your success, FavoredVentures is it. I’m so grateful for their support in helping me get on the path to publishing my very first book!"
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James Vickery
James Vickery

Exceptional 5.0

(30)

Exceptional 5.0

(30)

  • 54 hires on Thumbtack
  • 54 hires on Thumbtack
Kia H. says, "James is my “forever editor”! He was very knowledgeable and thorough with my manuscript for my debut novel. He was warm and what I really appreciated was that he understood my voice and kept it sacred during this editing process. He made recommendations to really bring some of my points home and his input on structure and order really helped to polish the end result of my manuscript. I was so grateful to have found him as a partner in this very important and personal project."See more
Kia H. says, "James is my “forever editor”! He was very knowledgeable and thorough with my manuscript for my debut novel. He was warm and what I really appreciated was that he understood my voice and kept it sacred during this editing process. He made recommendations to really bring some of my points home and his input on structure and order really helped to polish the end result of my manuscript. I was so grateful to have found him as a partner in this very important and personal project."
Avatar for Apex Career, Academic & Editorial Services
Avatar for Apex Career, Academic & Editorial Services
Apex Career, Academic & Editorial Services
Apex Career, Academic & Editorial Services

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Exceptional 5.0

(14)

Exceptional 5.0

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  • 9 hires on Thumbtack

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Hollie B. says, "I can't recommend Dr. Malcolm S. Carter-Harris highly enough. He helped me through the final stages of my dissertation, tightening my arguments and clarifying my methodology without losing my voice. His feedback was always specific and actionable, never condescending, and he kept me on track during a stressful time. After defending, I came back to him for help with my resume. He transformed my CV into a resume that actually highlighted my skills for the role I wanted. I got the position, and I genuinely believe his work made the difference. If you need someone who knows academic writing and can help you present yourself professionally, he's the person."See more
Hollie B. says, "I can't recommend Dr. Malcolm S. Carter-Harris highly enough. He helped me through the final stages of my dissertation, tightening my arguments and clarifying my methodology without losing my voice. His feedback was always specific and actionable, never condescending, and he kept me on track during a stressful time. After defending, I came back to him for help with my resume. He transformed my CV into a resume that actually highlighted my skills for the role I wanted. I got the position, and I genuinely believe his work made the difference. If you need someone who knows academic writing and can help you present yourself professionally, he's the person."
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Nathan was easy to work with and quick to understand what we were looking for in our copy editing project. I appreciated his timely communication, intelligent questions, and quick work. A thorough and helpful edit was the result.
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