Joan S. Peck, Editor
Helping You Tell Your Story
It is always exciting to see how each of us put words together to tell our story in any form – book, short story, essay, poem, brochure, or blog. The joy of creating becomes more remarkable when we have an editor fine-tune our work for grammar and changes that make what we have written the best it can be.
I have had the privilege of working with many other writers and editing all types of media. I always provide my clients with some of their work edited for FREE so they can agree with my editing process and have a sample of it for reference.
However, before we begin working together, I ask to meet with my prospective client through a private coaching session.
Private Coaching Session. One hour @ $125.
In the course of this session, we will review and discuss the essence of what you have written or desire to write. I will share my unbiased perspective of your work, offering guidance and suggestions on how to strengthen its impact. I will review the content during the editing process to ensure it is accurate and delivers a storyline flow. Our shared ideas and discussion will clarify that your voice remains authentic throughout your work, and we are on the same page moving forward.
“Joan Peck is one I can call on in the spur of the moment to run an idea by her for reliable, honest feedback. She has helped me by editing some of my ongoing projects and giving me perspective where needed. I value Joan as a “sister” knowing I have her love and support as she does mine. She is a great editor and friend.”
“Working together with Joan on numerous projects has been a delight. Joan has an intuitive ability to know what I want to say and pushes me to dig even deeper for words that will fully express my message. She is honoring, patient and is able to hold the space for the transformation of my voice.”
“I was looking for an editor for my book that would “get me” and what I was wanting to accomplish with my book. Joan sat down with me, asked me questions and after sharing with her my vision of the book, she helped me fine tune that vision, giving me suggestions, all the while respecting that this was my book and my decision on the direction it was to go. She did a great job editing, spelling, grammar and offering ways to improve and expand what I wrote. She was very conscientious, respectful, patient, and prompt in returning the edited parts back to me. I would recommend her as an editor for any of your projects.”
“It has been a true joy to collaborate with Joan Peck on editing projects over the years. She is smart, professional and very quick at responding to a client’s needs. She has an eye for detail and phrasing and is one of the best editors out there. I have been lucky enough to work with Joan on several book projects. I first met Joan while working with Judy Moreo and the Life Choices project. I was one of the authors in for Pursuing Your Passion and Putting the Pieces Together collections. I then asked Joan to edit a book that I created called Midnight Muse – The Book and she did an outstanding job with the material. If I do additional books in the future, she is my go to gal. She made life easy and in this day and age, that is a rare find in a person.”
“Joan Peck is a brilliant editor in that she is skilled and patient. When I was on my final version of my manuscript and I just could not take one more pass, Joan encouraged me to visit it one more time and I am so glad she did. The changes made under Joan’s guidance brought forth a more pristine version of my book. Forever grateful!”
“Joan knew intuitively before I did that she and I were meant to work together long before I had really begun my book…she just wasn’t sure how it would unfold for us. My book came to life in the way it was intended and a large part was due to Joan’s wisdom and guidance. The most valuable guidance she gave me was that “this is much more powerful as a spiritual guide than a memoir”…those words completely changed the trajectory of my book.”
“With Joan Peck as my editor, my manuscripts come alive in clarity and depth as she helps to create a synergistic flow to my written words. I highly recommend her as an editor and coach.”
“After changing editors four times, I now have Joan Peck, my wonderful editor for my three published books, countless poems and articles, and my two upcoming books. Joan understands how to let the voice of the author remain authentic while she does her magic, creating a seamless read.”