Kind Words From Authors

Over the years, I've had the immense privilege of working with a diverse array of talented writers, from debut novelists to list-topping and award-winning authors. Yet, what I cherish most are the experiences and collaborations that have shaped each project. One of my greatest joys is witnessing an author's growth from their first book to their fourth…seeing their craft evolve and their confidence soar. I'm humbled to share a few kind words from some of them:

“Working with Mallory is a real treat. Not only does she make you dig deeper, she challenges you to help clarify story points. Frankly, working with someone who loves the story as much as you do helps to make it shine.”

— Heather Long, USA Today Bestselling Author

“Mallory has a great eye and offered insights that not only helped me understand my characters better, but made me love them more.”

— Stephanie Dray

New York Times Bestselling Author

“Mallory Braus is more than an editor. She's a writing partner who collaborates with her authors. Her developmental edits help highlight the authors find their voice as well as strengths to make the story flow and the characters jump off the page. She works with her authors beyond the story by nurturing their talent and helping them grow.”

— Ruth A. Casie

USA Today Bestselling Author

“Mallory is truly one of the most amazing developmental editors I've ever worked with. She 'got' every aspect of my book, and helped me coax out the best of my characters through her excellent suggestions on how to deepen their point of view and strengthen their resolve. My novel is far better as a result of her dedication and insights.”

— Sharon Potts

“Mallory is not only professional and detail-oriented, but offers a person touch that far exceeds my expectations for an editor. She has a sharp eye for both plot and grammar, but makes suggestions with humor and grace. She is directly responsible for helping me grow as a writer.”

— Joshua Roots, The Shifter Chronicles

  • “Mallory is a teacher at heart. Her love of literature came through in the workshop she taught on Deep POV (Point of View). You’d be lucky to learn from her!”

    —Carol Van Den Hende

    Award Winning Author, Goodbye Orchid Series

  • “Mallory’s edits are not for the faint of heart, but they certainly are for the writer who wants her work to be the best it can be. She has a fabulous eye for story. She’s clearly passionate about what she does and dedicated to protecting the author’s vision of the story. She’s never failed to provide insight I wouldn’t have discovered on my own.”

    —Sabrina Dary

  • “I have worked with quite a few editors, but Mallory Braus has been the only editor to truly understand what I am trying to achieve with my work. She has a remarkable way of pulling out the best in me and getting my thoughts on the page. Her positive outlook, and goal is to always keep the author moving forward.”

    — Lita Harris

  • “Mallory Braus is a strong, dedicated editor with the complete toolset to get the job done. She's tough when she needs to be tough, encouraging when difficult scenes become a challenge, thorough, and has a unique talent for story arc and flow. She helped keep me on track and was there for me every step of the way. With her help, I turned a story into a remarkable accomplishment. Thanks, Mal!”

    —Karina Cooper

    The St. Croix Chronicles

  • “Mallory doesn't just edit a manuscript. She crawls inside its skin and into its heart and lives there, feeling what it needs, what it's trying to say. She learns your book so intimately that her observations and recommendation are startling at times—how does she know so much more about your character than what's on the page? She's a magician who rides the flow of your words, smoothing them when they're choppy or awkward or repetitive. She'll make you rethink what you were comfortable with, force you to find new words when the old ones were only "good enough," and not let up until your manuscript is an elegant, polished novel.”

    —Ana Barrons

  • “Mallory Braus is simply a pleasure to work with.  As an editor, she goes above and beyond to make your story shine, and as a mentor and teacher, she takes the time to explain ways to help you grow and succeed as a writer. She also cares about the path of my stories and my career as an author. I love working with her.”

    —Nicole S. Patrick

  • “If you're looking for a dedicated, intuitive, savvy editor, look no further than Mallory Braus. Mallory is the perfect editor, the one who gets your book and understands your characters and story at their deepest layer. Not only does she offer up incredible insight, but she's extremely thorough as well. Every author needs an editor who will push them to work harder, dig deeper, and turn their good book into something great. Without a doubt, Mallory is that editor.”

    — Cynthia Justlin

  • “They say that writing is like a muscle: you have to exercise it to make it stronger. If you’re looking for an editor who’ll take you from a 90lb weakling to Arnold Schwartzenegger, Mallory is the one you want. She’s pushed my writing to a level I didn’t think was possible—pointing out where I could add depth and nuance and characterization that took my book from OK to excellent. Mallory’s edits will make you work hard on your writing… And will make you a stronger writer in the end."

    — Genevieve Turner

    The Las Morenas series

  • “Mallory Braus’s developmental reviews are comprehensive and clear. She provides a road map that allows the author to achieve stronger characterization and voice, and deeper point of view. Quite simply, she’ll help you make your stories better.”

    — Regan Summers

“Mallory Braus provides the kind of insightful developmental edits every writer dreams of receiving. Her thoughtful, collaborative process has helped me refine my voice without compromising on my strengths. Her goal isn’t to just edit the work, but to also grow every author she works with.”

—Julie Rowe, The War Girls series