Testimonials
“Collaborating with Stephanie was a dream. They were receptive to changes I wanted to make in the story, and also pushed back respectfully when they thought an element was strong the way it was - a level of honesty and perspective I was really grateful for.”
— Catherine Bakewell, author of Flowerheart
“As someone who has experienced a variety of editorial processes, I can attest that Stephanie is everything an author wants in an editor. She has a good eye for story, seeing what was needed from the beginning, and helping me understand where the first draft dropped the ball. Her feedback, always clear and smart, made the book better and sharper. I felt heard and well-supported throughout.”
— David Valdes, author of Finding My Elf
“Stephanie is incredibly skilled at stepping inside the vision of a book. They took me from a passionate proposal to a completed project by applying a big picture to small issues editorial process, engaging their deep well of historical knowledge, managing the artistic process compassionately, as well as keeping us on a schedule that allowed for both discovery and a finished manuscript. I felt trusted, supported, and inspired.”
— J. Albert Mann, author of Shift Happens: The History of Labor in the United States
"Stephanie Guerdan is a high-quality editor who took my writing to the next level. She helped me deepen my worldbuilding with perceptive questions while simultaneously tightening up character arcs and scenes to get pitch-perfect pacing. She's a concision maestro, yet still manages to balance her expert critique with respect for your intent, goals, and voice. She'll be a boon to any project you're working on."
— Kaela Rivera, author of the Cece Rios trilogy
"Steph was the best editor I ever had. He has such a talent for identifying the issues in the text and giving me the room to fix them. I've never trusted an editor as much as I trusted Steph. Even a two hour phone call would completely change my view of the book. There is a real understanding there of story and of the combination of the market and the author's aims. Particularly for queer / trans / PoC writers, you're in very safe hands with Steph.
—Naomi Kanakia, author of We Are Totally Normal and Just Happy to Be Here