Tammy Salyer - Inspired Ink Editing

“If anyone is looking for a great copy/line editor, Tammy is awesome! And she writes her own great sci-fi, too.”

“I approached Tammy to edit my genre novel, and from our first contact, she was responsive and friendly. Now that we have completed a large project together, my assessment is that she is a gifted editor who charges modest fees for excellent work. Her manuscript evaluation of my novel helped me strengthen the characters, fix plot holes, organize scenes to better build conflict and tension, accelerate pacing, and generally sharpen my story. After my rewrite, her line by line copyedit recast sentences into active voice; improved word selection and tone; and fixed sentence structure and grammatical errors. She offered suggestions to give characters more depth, identified subtle inconsistencies, and reworded many paragraphs so they read the way I wished I had written them in the first place. The book is so much better for her efforts, and I am grateful. I will use her services in the future and recommend her to others without reservation. Thanks, Tammy!”

“I’ve worked with several freelance editors over the years. Tammy Salyer impressed me not only with her reasonable prices and thorough work, but with her quick replies and rapid turnaround. She was flexible enough to work with an irregular-length piece, and managed to beat a very tight deadline. She’s definitely one of the first I’ll go to whenever I'm looking for some editorial advice. Thanks, Tammy!”

“Tammy Salyer has taken on two of my projects as a line-editor. Her work is nothing short of excellent. The first thing one will notice when working with Tammy is her attention to detail. She will flag the slightest errors in word use, sentence structure and spelling that no beta reader or critique partner will catch. Tammy will find ways to improve every clunky sentence in a manuscript, allowing the writer’s ideas to flow with concise clarity. She is a thorough reader; there are times when you get the feeling that she knows your characters as well as you do. Tammy’s passion is evident throughout her process. Her enthusiasm is infectious. My project has comprehensive, complex worldbuilding that can present a steep learning curve for first time readers. Tammy tackled the geography, political/cultural climate and terminology of my world, making a comprehensive glossary to ensure a consistent coherence of these concepts. Because of Tammy, I was able to communicate the nuances of my worldbuilding to the casual reader. Most importantly, Tammy never attempts to alter the voice of the author or modify fundamental themes of a story. Her goal is to make your story the best it can be. She will enhance a manuscript’s strengths and work with you to correct its weaknesses in a way that is true to your style as a writer. I also recommend the manuscript critique. In this short letter, you will find a library of insight into the overall quality of your work, and inspiration for new ideas of your own. I am proud to have been able to work with Tammy and I hope to have the privilege of doing so again.”

Exemplary. Tammy helped me with a copy edit for my novel and an editorial assessment. Her contribution were thoughtful, insightful, and constructive. Her service and aftercare were invaluable, and I couldn't recommend her any higher. I certainly intend on working with her again.