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Mary Hoekstra, MA

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My editing skills, and my approach to written work that needs editing, are built on many years of working for newspapers. The news had to be accurate, clear, cohesive, whether it was about a high school volleyball tournament, or a public meeting, or crime, or features. My approach to editing fiction and nonfiction comes from that experience, and my strong belief that anyone can write! I love to take a writer's best work, regardless whether it is a rough draft or a manuscript nearly ready to submit for publication, and making that work shine! I am a very good cheerleader and coach for my writers and, for the most part, good friendships have been built during the editing process.
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Hired 200 times

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13 years in business

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Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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2018

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I work remotely (phone or internet)

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Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, professionalism, and punctuality.

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Alex M.

Aug 23, 2017

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I’m so glad I met Mary. She is exactly who I needed. She listens. She helped me focus. I needed a developmental editor and with her help, I was excited about my book again. My characters came to life. My story took shape, it had better direction. The editing is perfect, the direction, priceless. She cares about her authors.
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Nancy R.

Dec 14, 2014

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I cannot begin to tell you this gal is amazing, the real deal. 1st. She didn't financially rake me over the coals. She stuck to our agreement. Sh took all my many calls. She had a plan for me. She carved out time to handle my writing needs. You will not go wrong with gal. I didn't pay her nearly what she is worth for the writing services she provides. I was in touch with another writer who was raising her fee's to the point where she wanted on-going payments. I dropped that gal (bad vibes) and went with this gal. The bottom line, if you want the real deal who delivers what she promises, then look no further. I absolutely plan to use her again (I only hope she's available). Look no further you found your writer.
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Kim H.

Jan 7, 2015

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Out of all the introductions, Mary was the only editor who went the extra mile by making a personal phone call. I have learned that a good editor will not just point out errors; she explains them, providing you with an education to enable you to perform a stronger rewrite. Mary has been an encourager and have not held back where improvement is needed. In other words, a good editor should be on your side and should want to help you make your writing in the best shape possible.
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Jennifer P.

Nov 17, 2014

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Mary was an angel sent from heaven! I had been working on my thesis for so long and had so much information I was getting myself worked up, confused, anxious and lost which was making pulling it all together daunting. This is when I hired Mary who basically held my hand through the last 10 days, helping to tease out what I needed to do, giving me confidence and focus. She spoke to me on the phone almost daily giving me so much encouragement and also the clarity to keep going. With her help we finished the thesis with days to spare and although it has yet to be marked, I am confident it's a great piece of work that would have struggled to finish without her! I highly recommend her services! I know I am already having her work on my blog straight away! Thanks Mary!
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Annette G.

Feb 15, 2018

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I made the choice to work with Mary H. I searched and spoke with several editors and sometimes a hunch is all you need... that’s exactly what I had. That hunch was then confirmed when I seen her sample edit and after an awesome call with her. I’m so excited and looking forward to an amazing journey with polishing my novel. I HAVE AN EDITOR!!! Whooo hoooo! Thanks Mary! HIRE HER!!!

Details: Developmental editing • Fiction novel • No preference • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting) • I travel to the editor • The editor travels to me

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