If I should ever put pen to paper again, it will be Arlene W. Robinson that I call upon to help me. She not only edited the novel for me, she worked with me to get it published. And she did all this with professionalism and a quiet resolve. She was truly my angel upon my shoulder. Thank you, Arlene, from the bottom of my heart! - Edith M. Holmes, author of 'PRESSIONS: Memoirs of a Southern Cat

Review of ‘ Pressions

“Read and enjoy the well-written and very creative story while also soaking in its message, because there most definitely is a message, one not to be missed. . . . The best storytellers over the scope of time have written this way, giving readers a tale too engrossing to do without, while also imparting a truth too crucial to all humanity to neglect. Remember the name: Edith Holmes, Storyteller. You'll hear it again, and again.” - Linda Alexander, Author of Weekends In New England and The  Unpromised  Land

 

 

When Arlene sent back the sample pages she had edited, I knew that she had changed them (quite a bit actually). The interesting thing was, I couldn't tell exactly where her writing started and mine ended. I immediately knew that I had found the editor for the manuscript I had worked so long and so hard on.    I have found that she has great insight (and common sense) in her editing, coupled with a broad array of knowledge about things in which I have none. She has that genuine southern skill of making you feel right at home while she explains to you why she had to remove the three hundred words in the chapter that served absolutely no purpose at all. This combination of talents serves her well in turning out a product that is technically correct as well as very readable. I would recommend Arlene to anyone who wants to be treated in a professional manner and have their work completed on time and done well. - Daniel Joseph Farside, Author of If Frogs Had Wings

I enthusiastically endorse Arlene. She is instantly and continually likable, which makes her a complete joy to work with. During the editing process she communicated freely and promptly with me. I could not have received these reviews without her.
“Jonnes has hit a homerun with his latest thriller, Big Ice.”- WordMuseum.com

“Highly recommended.”- ReadersRoom.com's Book-of-the-month Selection

“Vivid and accurate.” - Brian Lutterman, Mystery Novel Award winner and Minnesota Book Award 1st runner-up

Other project highlights:

I salute you. You were the captain of this ship. You believed in my story as much as I did. Thanks for forcing me to dig deep in my soul and capture the true story when I only wanted to dance at the tip of the iceberg. - Joe Lester, Author of I Am Not Afraid to Dream and Irresistible Impulse

Arlene polished my manuscript like a new car in a dealer's showroom. She was passionate in the job, and that and her energy earned my trust and respect of this knowledgeable editor. - Kevin Noa, author of Two Princesses

Arlene W. Robinson is a terrific developmental editor and isn't afraid to tell you the truth about your writing. In fact, after her first edit [of my novel-in-progress, tentatively titled Quantum Entanglement], I was two inches from throwing the manuscript in the trashcan. However, she told me that might happen. Now after two readers of the MS, they both think my first novel could land on the bestseller's list, and they wouldn't kid me either. I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of time she puts into the work. Very importantly, I find that she doesn't think she's finished until I'm satisfied. She delivers what she promises. I highly recommend her and would be pleased to answer any questions from any writers thinking of doing work with her. She's amazing. - Stephen Page, Author of four best-selling nonfiction books

The words that come to mind when I think of my editor, Arlene Robinson, are Energy, Enthusiasm and Encouragement. All this and talent too. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Rochelle Turoff Mucha, R.J. Scott & Associates, Inc./Consulting with Integrity, Author of Men and Me, Entertainment to Insight

Review for Men and Me 

“In Men and Me, Rochelle shares her story, a woman reaching out to all women who have laughed and cried with and over the men in their life. Through her candid and lively stories, she says out loud those words most women feel but never say, commiserates rather than advises, poses questions rather than answers. Her humor will entertain you; her reflection can be your insight.” Gail Evans, retired EVP for CNN, speaker and author of Play Like a Man, Win Like a Woman and She Wins, You Win

Arlene ... made it into something that is now, to me, a masterpiece. I've learned so much from her, great person, great editor and personal advisor. I would use Arlene again. Thanks again Arlene for making my first editing experience painless and exciting. - Rasheed Mohammed. Into the Soul of Darkness

JOURNEY TOGETHER: Protecting Our Children from Sexual Abuse, by R. L. Howard

MADE OR BROKEN: Football & Survival in the Georgia Woods, by Bill Lightle
Foreword by Vince Dooley, Athletic Director, University of Georgia

US Internships for International Students and Young Professionals, by Alexander Lostocco

The Evolutionary Workforce, by Darren Pym

Arlene Robinson is without question a wonderful and talented person to work with. Her approach to editing is knowledgeable and professional, and she is on the mark in her recommendations. Through her guidance, our novel grew one-thousand percent. As a working partner, it didn’t matter how busy she was, she responded to our queries within five to ten minutes of our request, be it technical or editing advice. We are committed to her for future works and appreciate all she’s done to help us finish our novel. — Robert & Gail Deschamps

"Arlene Robinson did an excellent job in helping me refine my manuscript and in editing the final version. She also edited my query letter and proposal. I am very pleased with the quality and timeliness of her work and the easy relationship we had on the project." — Peter Mantarakis

"Arlene is the best editor on the face of the planet! I could not have chosen a better person to edit my work. From the initial consultation and sample edit, she was extremely professional, courteous, and helpful. Her punctuality is to be applauded. She started working right away and was always available to answer any questions I had. I mean she literally replied to all of my e-mails within 2 hours. Her work was phenomenal and I know that because of her talent, my book will sell very well! If I ever need editing assistance in the future, I am definitely going to use Arlene." — Natalie Milom

"I am delighted with the efforts and help beyond the call of duty that I received from Arlene Robinson." — John R. "Jack" Sullivan

"I always felt I was in safe hands. Arlene's guidance always left me with confidence that my manuscript had her best interests at heart. She enhanced and added to the material and thereby made it more easily readable. It was a heartwarming experience seeing her at work. Thank you that you assisted me by editing the ms, I especially feel honored in the way that you massaged the words to make them easily readable. And thank you for the way that you treated me throughout the editing process." — Emmanuel van der Meulen

"Arlene, you are the best, and I really think the awards are because of your awesome work!" — Hannah Goodman

"Arlene is a wonderful editor and she knows her business. Her help, not only with editing but in the overall publishing industry has helped me immensely. She always looks for ways to improve my work and make the story better. She is a stickler for details and helped me trim down my verbose manuscript into something marketable. Undoubtedly, she has made me a better writer. She has a real talent for editing and I highly recommend her! Simply, the best." — Matt Marine

"Arlene Robinson has been my 'book lifesaver'! She has a wealth of knowledge. I call her a walking and talking library. She provides excellent editorial and consulting services!" Phyllis Goss

"Arlene is a master at her craft.  She was more than an editor; she was a mentor providing fantastic insights and suggestions along the way.  Her special touch took my project and my writing skills to the next level. She was always very personable, professional, flexible, accommodating and patient.  This experience was everything what I was hoping for and more.  I highly recommend her!" Mike Zummo

"With a couple a bad experiences under my belt, I was very impressed with your professionalism. My coordinator was most helpful in explaining what kind of editorial services are provided and putting me in touch with editors. My editor, Arlene Robinson, gave the most prompt and comprehensive answers to all my questions, was always available for consultations, and returned the work BEFORE the agreed upon deadlines. Her sense of humor and patience, added to her most proficient editorial skills, turned this project into a most pleasant experience. I would highly recommend her to any writer, though if I could, I would much more prefer to keep her to myself!" (Contact information on request)

"Arlene Robinson has a wonderful 'voice' as an editor. She's thoughtful and considerate, and yet she doesn't pull any punches. In addition to the editing/critique she has done for me, she has provided a wealth of information in the form of web links and downloadable information files. I am the mother of an editor, not Arlene, and want to say that Arlene Robinson is one of the great ones. I'm glad she didn't turn down the referral from your network, as the other person, my second pick, did." (Contact information on request)

"Arlene was very professional, and yet also extremely personable. I was blown away by the amount of work she put into my manuscript! She was thorough, complete and clear in her feedback. I appreciated her advice so much, and she was so kind to follow-up with me and answer all my questions. I'm new in this industry, so it was invaluable to have a professional to give me so much support." (Contact information on request)

"Arlene did an excellent job overall and greatly improved the quality of project, Sister of Silence. She saw errors I missed and made suggestions for changes that created a stronger, more powerful book. She was wonderful and efficient, and went out of her way to help me understand her editing changes. I would use her again in a heartbeat, and already have recommended her to other writers." Daleen Berry