Testimonials
Nonfiction
Melinda
Mathias-Porter
Senior Editor, The MBA Exchange, Ltd.
Fiction
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accepted samples from several editors before hiring one and found the work of
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produce your best for both plot and form, making the end result much better
than you ever thought it could be. Additionally, they are fine mentors for how
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“Three
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Profiles of
Several Edit Prose Clients
Carolyn Daitch, Ph.D.: The Affect Regulation Toolbox: Practical and
Effective Hypnotic Interventions for the Over-reactive Client
“Thanks to Jeannie Ballew for her insightful recommendations, coaching, editing, patience, and encouragement. I have much appreciation for her support, kindness, and organizational skills. It was a joy working with her.”
Author of The Affect Regulation Toolbox: Practical and Effective
Hypnotic Interventions for the Over-reactive Client (W. W. Norton, 2007) was recently awarded the Arthur
Shapiro “Best Hypnosis Book” by the Society of Clinical and Experimental
Hypnosis, a preeminent organization in the field of hypnosis. She is also the recipient of two Presidential awards from the American
Society of Clinical Hypnosis. Dr. Daitch, director of the Center for the
Treatment of Anxiety Disorders in Farmington Hills, Michigan, has been a licensed
psychologist in private practice for more than 26 years and is considered the
primary professional teacher of clinical hypnosis in the state of
Michigan. More than 3,000 copies of The Affect Regulation Toolbox
have sold, including sales in Europe, India, Japan, China, Brazil, Argentina,
and Australia. She is a contributing
author of a soon to be published book, Clinical Pearls of Wisdom: Leading Therapists
offer Essential Insights” (W.W.
Norton), as well as another book on generalized anxiety disorders. www.anxiety-treatment.com
Sari Solden, M.S., LMFT: Women with Attention Deficit Disorder (2nd Edition)
“For this new edition, I want to give great thanks to Jeannie Ballew for her incredible editing and expert guidance through this process. She actually made it enjoyable!”
Sari Solden, MS LMFT, is a
psychotherapist in private practice in Ann Arbor, Michigan who has worked with
men and women with AD/HD for almost 20 years. She is the author of Women with Attention Deficit Disorder (Revised 2nd edition, 2005) and Journeys Through ADDulthood (2002),
the latter which is for both men and women, as well as mental health
professionals. Solden trains mental
health professionals on counseling adults with AD/HD and is a prominent speaker
at both national and international AD/HD conferences as well as a frequent
contributor to publications on this subject. She serves on the professional
advisory board of ADDA and has served on the program conference committee for
national CHADD. Her areas of specialization include inattentive AD/HD, women's
issues as well as the long term counseling issues for men and women not
diagnosed until adulthood. Sari was the 1996 recipient of ADDA's award for
outstanding service by a helping professional. www.sarisolden.com
Stelle Tonon: No Fences: Practicing Unconditional Love with Your Partner
“The most helpful thing about working with Jeannie was getting everything out of my head onto paper. She then helped organize my thoughts, develop an action plan, and keep me on track with each step. This gave me the confidence to believe I could complete a dream. I tell other writers, ‘Do not waste another day wondering whether or not you should work with Jeannie. Do it!’ It was the best thing I ever did. Absolutely. She has a gift.”
Stelle Tonon is owner and president of Star
Publications, LLC Stelle holds degrees in
Communications with an emphasis on Cultural Studies and Computer Science. She worked as a
validation engineer for Ann Arbor’s Pfizer Corporation from 2001 until Pfizer
left Ann Arbor in 2008. She is currently working on the next book in the No Fences series and doing freelance
graphic art and computer support. www.nofencesthebook.com
David
Rositano, D.D.S.: High School Baseball:
How to Create and Run a Winning Program
“Edit Prose not only did excellent editing of my manuscript, but also served as advisors, counselors, and cheerleaders to guide me through the intricate process of getting published. As a first time author who knew virtually nothing about the publishing process, this was exceedingly helpful. Not only was the editing insightful, constructive, professional, and timely, but concern for the finished product went well beyond any normal editor's job description. If you are looking for first-rate editing, Edit Prose is the one.”
David Rositano is the assistant head baseball coach at Marion L. Steele High School in Amherst, Ohio. He has coached T-ball, youth league, high school and college level baseball.
Terry Matlen, M.S.W.: Survival Tips for Women with AD/HD: Beyond Piles, Palms, & Post-its
“Early on Jeannie Ballew recognized my strengths and weaknesses and supported them both. Her astute eye and gentle coaching kept me going, always keeping me on track.”
Terry
Matlen, M.S.W., A.C.S.W., is a psychotherapist and consultant specializing in
AD/HD in adults. She is the director of www.momswithadd.com, served on the board
of directors of the Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA), and is the
former coordinator of the east Oakland County, Michigan chapter of Children and
Adults with AD/HD (CHADD). A popular
presenter at local and national conferences, Ms. Matlen has a passion for
raising awareness of the special challenges for women with AD/HD and the unique
issues parents face when both they and their children have AD/HD.
