“Your work on this project has been exemplary. I can’t thank you enough for the skills, the talent, and the commitment you brought to proofreading and ‘fixing’ Basil’s manuscript. We are both very grateful and enormously appreciative. Looking forward to our next project together.”
"Flo Selfman is wonderful. Her proofreading skills have made a tremendous impact on the quality of work our clients submit. Her professionalism and acuity make Flo a delight to work with!"
“When the matter is proofreading, there is no question, no wondering. The response is simple and automatic: For proofreading, call Flo. As keen as are my editor’s eyes, I would not rely on my eyes alone, for I know all too well that writers and editors cannot see certain problems in text they have read a dozen times. They must call upon another set of eyes—expert eyes—to comb that final (or near-final) copy. And if you could proofread our book of spoonerisms, you can surely proofread all else. Good to know you are there.”
"Although ultimately it's the script's quality and the demands of the marketplace that determine whether or not it sells, perfect use of language can increase a reader's chance of recognizing the quality of your work. Before sending it to a studio or an agent, always proofread your screenplay several times, then have a friend do it-then give it to Flo!"
-- Gary Gelt, writer, In His Father's Shoes; winner, two Daytime Emmy awards, including Outstanding Children's Special (Showtime)
"In today's competitive publishing and film marketplaces, professional presentation is a must! I urge writers to have their work proofread by an expert before they submit - and when it comes to proofreaders, Flo Selfman is number one on my list."
“Without you, the IWOSC newsletter would have been full of grammatical gaffes and punctuation pratfalls. Not a good situation for an organization of professional writers! It’s impossible to catch all the errors in your own work, so your sharp eyes and fast turnaround always saved the day. In fact, I’d advise anyone who works with text to ‘go with the Flo!’”
"Flo has worked for me twice, on two book-length nonfiction manuscripts. She is organized, focused, and conscientious, and takes an interest in both the content and style of what she is proofreading, and so has caught content errors in the course of her work. She knows grammar and punctuation and some of the more arcane rules of language usage that I have long forgotten about. I recommend her highly.”
-- Penelope Grenoble O’Malley, author, Malibu Diary: Notes from an Urban Refugee; Stones Against the Rain: An Anthropology of Urban Cougars
“We know your editing skills to be first rate. Thanks for your diligence and expertise. It was great working with you again.”
-- Mark Sedenquist, RoadTripAmerica online magazine; manager of Megan Edwards, author, Roads From the Ashes www.roadtripamerica.com
“Endless thanks for the proofing on our book - spectacular job!”
"You do such fabulous work! I'm in awe of what you do."
-- Mel Kaufmann, Total Relationship Marketing expert and seminar leader; author, The Millionaire's Handbook and Little Miracles
"Thanks for your great work. You caught some really bad ones!”
"Everyone [at a leading international manufacturing company] loved your work! They thought they had found everything but you found at least one [error] on every page, sometimes more."
-- William Leidenthal, graphic designer for a 225-page technical manual
"You are an unbelievably patient and intelligent copy editor. Because of your help, my first novel is a book I am extremely proud of. Thank you so much for everything.”
"This is wonderful editing, as I knew it would be, and I look forward to working with you again."
"I’m so glad you’re in the world! I proofed those pages myself and missed everything you caught. You’re good!"
--Sylvia Cary, MFT, Therapists Who Write Editorial Services www.TherapistsWhoWrite.com
"Can I just set you on my desk, or better on my shoulder to follow my every keystroke?!!!! Please."
"I worked with Flo on several jobs and she was the finest proofreader I ever worked with in this business. She never missed a word or punctuation. I wish all my clients would allow me to use her on every job. Many clients flinch at the extra proofreader charges, preferring to do it themselves. Then after the job comes back from the printer with typos, they're very sorry they didn't allow me to hire Flo."
“Thank you for making this a better book.”
"As a book designer my publishers sometimes need an editor or proofreader. Flo Selfman is a really good proofreader and a very knowledgeable editor -- plus I just like working with her."
"I hired Flo to edit and proofread my first book, Alex and the Amazing Dr. Frankenslime. Her keen vision and bazillion pairs of eyes ensured my book was highly professional and easy to read. She has a finely attuned attention to detail and a willingness to go the extra mile to track down the correct usage of a word or reference. She found everything I couldn't see and that is truly impressive."
"It was a pleasure working with Flo; her keen eye caught many mistakes on our project, and I would not hesitate to hire her again."
-- Dominic Pagone, Director of Publicity, FX Networks
“I'll say here that you are a valuable asset to my effort. I want you to stay with me on other projects.”
"Thanks very much, Flo, for your incredible contribution to this project. Your efforts are much appreciated."
“Flo is very professional. And she sure knows her stuff, backwards and forwards! It was fun working with her.”
-- Ruth Frechman, MA, RD, CPT, author, The Food Is My Friend Diet (Best Nutrition Book, Indie Excellence Awards 2012) www.ruthfrechman.com
“To Flo Selfman, what a blessing it is for me that you are in my life, setting me on the right course with your insightful editorial recommendations. Thank you for all of your hard work and your encouragement, which I deeply appreciate.” (Acknowledgement in book)
"You are an exceptional editor."
-- Rabbi Jerry Cutler, Creative Arts Temple, Los Angeles
“She’s a woman who knows more about commas and hyphens than anybody I’ve ever met.”
“You're the best!”
“Splendid editing.”
-- Joan Rodman, PhD, Psychologist specializing in turning ABDs (all but dissertation students) into PhDs
“If you are lucky to get Flo to proof your book as I did, you will be grateful for her eagle eye in ferreting out even the smallest of items that are just invisible. In addition, she made suggestions, which prompted me to
tweak my book for clarity. Flo is a fantastic collaborator and a valued partner to back up any author wishing to bring his/her book to its highest level. She is a proofreader par excellence.”
-- Peter K. Studner, Author & Publisher (Super Job Search IV), Jamenair Ltd.
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