Testimonials
Check out what my previous writing clients have said about working with me.
James is amazing! He is willing to work with me in a manner of ways. And he feedback is detailed and extremely helpful. He is kind and friendly, and I forward to talking with him every week! Your lucky to work with him if you get the opportunity.
Dalton Archibald
The Last Spark
James is incredibly enthusiastic and helpful. He cares about stories and genuinely wants to help an author grow.
Thomas Reeves
Lost Lambs
If you're looking for a writing coach who can take your work to the next level, James is the person you need. He is extremely motivational, bringing a wealth of competence and experience to every session. His passion for reading, writing, and coaching is contagious, and he always has fantastic ideas to contribute. What sets James apart is his incredible ability to understand what readers want and guide you toward achieving that. Even during the toughest writing slumps, he helps you push through and get those words out. His comments and observations are always spot-on, aimed at making your writing better. On top of that, he's a wonderful, empathic, and positive person—someone who brings humor and encouragement into the process. In short, James is the best writing coach ever. If you're serious about improving your craft, he will help you get there!
Fabio Scagliola
The Shift
Like the best editors, James understands that the editorial process is a conversation between the writer and editor to make the work the best it can be. You can’t ask for more than that.
Charles Barnitz
The Deepest Sea
Working with James was phenomenal. The communication was easy and relaxed. Some changes had to be made to the collaboration at various times, and he always accommodated them without issue. The end report was nothing short of amazing, inclusive, detailed but positive. There were two online meetings following the report to discuss the comments, and those were both helpful. Can't recommend him enough!
Iris Van Groenland
Endless Oath
James is one of the best editors I've ever worked with. He is insightful and has a talent for pin-pointing issues you may be too close to see yourself. He'll make you work for it, but by the time you're done, he'll have helped you craft the best version of your manuscript.
Brandon Barrows
The Castle-Town Tragedy
James is a fantastic editor and he has a passion for good storytelling. I sincerely appreciate how deeply invested he is in my work, my characters, and the stories I want to tell. It's clear he is genuinely interested in helping my stories reach their potential. Not only has James helped me in terms of the large-scale mechanics of story outlining and character development, but he has also provided excellent feedback when it comes to the finer points of plotting out panels more effectively and editing dialogue. I feel my writing has grown significantly as a result of working with James and I would highly recommend his editing services to any writer.
Sarah Cooke
Scorned April
James has the unique ability to draw out a deeper story by simple observations and conversations, making him a key asset to our overall story development. His coaching and editorial eye is an invaluable part of our process.
John Edingfield II
Wurst & Mayhem
James works to bring out the potential in YOUR story. His feedback is encouraging and helpful, even when giving notes on something that isn't working because he wants to see you develop the best possible outcome.
James Ferguson
A Real Slobber-Knocker
Reedsy Clients
In addition to flying solo through outreach and word-of-mouth, I sometimes discover new writers I'd like to work with on Reedsy, a platform that connects authors with publishing professionals, such as editors, designers, marketers, and publicists. Reedsy is a great way for writers to find help with the book publishing process.
In my time on the site, I've received 70 reviews, and every writer has given me a 5-star review. Here's a sample of my most recent reviews from the Reedsy website.
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