Kimberly Kinrade, Author of FORBIDDEN MIND and LEXIE WORLD
“Lane Diamond is the best editor I have ever had the pleasure to work with. I’ve been an author and freelance writer and professional editor for most of my adult life, and working with him has taken my writing and editing skills to a whole new level. … Diamond has the unique ability to not only do a full content critique and exceptional line edit of a book, but his most remarkable gift is his ability to elevate the prose of a book and make it stronger, more active and more engaging for the reader. … When Diamond works on my novels, I know that he will make every sentence and every word fight for the right to be in my book. Nothing is overlooked, nothing is missed. … He quickly learns an author’s style and doesn’t try to impose his own voice onto the book, but instead works within that genre and voice to make the book best-seller material. …. I have published two books with Diamond as my editor. The first won an award with the Forward National Literature Award its first month out. The second became a kindle top 10 best-seller in its category its first day out. I give Diamond a lot of credit for contributing to those successes. … I will use Diamond for every book I ever write; he’s just that exceptional.”
D.T. Conklin – “Writer and Satisfied Client” – Later Lane’s partner with Evolved Publishing, Author of EULOGY
“Lane Diamond taught me more about writing in six months than a year spent studying in a university. He’s always sure to treat me with respect and dignity, even when I screw up the compound adjective for the tenth time. He’s as much a teacher as an editor, and excels at both with clarity and vision that astounds his clients. Many agents and publishers desire a formula, and David works with his clients to be sure they are aware of these requirements–even if the writer decides to break the mold. In the end, I’d recommend Lane over and over again.”
Megan Morrison – “Bringing the Story to Life” – Author of AND THEN IT RAINED: LESSONS FOR LIFE
“Writing a memoir has been a deeply personal process for me and I was nervous about hiring an outside editor who might take out what I considered the crucial elements. From the very first edit, Lane has kept my story intact, all the while lending the manuscript the critical eye it so desperately needed. I came to him, not a writer, just someone with a story to tell, yet with his gentle coaching — and patience! — I’ve gained incredible insight into the key elements needed to get that story across. I cannot say enough about all I’ve learned from him, and will continue to seek his advice as I move forward with the publishing process and, hopefully, write a sequel.”
Ruby Standing Deer – “Very Pleased Customer” – Author of CIRCLES
“Lane has taught me more than any book or class. He cared enough to show me my grammar errors, even if he had to show me the same thing several times. His patience and encouragement keeps me going, and his willingness to push me, even when I feel I do not have what it takes to be a writer, has helped to wear off the letters on my keyboard! He is more than my editor; he is my mentor. If you seek someone to be there, to ask questions you may be embarrassed to ask, he will not treat you like a child. He will be your teacher and never say, “You should have known that!” I do not see myself ever searching out another for advice–on writing, editing or publishing.”
Lori Weigle
“I am new to the writing world and just completed my first romance novel. I was searching for some guidelines so I could edit my story, and I have to thank you for your help. When I decided to write my story, like most new writers, I was so eager to get the words on the page that I didn’t realize there were guidelines, word requirements, or even [dialogue] tags? Your advice is honest and truly helpful. Thank you.”
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