Testimonials for Natasha
Winds of Fear by Gledé Browne Kabongo (content edit)
"I had the pleasure of working with Natasha on the content edit of my novel Winds of Fear. As an author it can be nerve-wracking walking into a new editor relationship but this was one leap of faith that I’m happy I took.
Natasha’s thoughtful balance of critiquing strengths and weaknesses was just what I needed but what really impressed me was the fact that she took it several steps further. First, by breaking down the manuscript to the scenic level, identifying the elements of each scene, what worked and what didn’t and whether the scene accomplished its goal. Winds of Fear is the third book in my award-winning Fearless Series and I was pleasantly surprised when Natasha went back and read the previous two books in the series to ground her in the characters’ history. I was very pleased with her approach and her work and will be returning to her for my future projects, including the next book in the Fearless Series."
"I had the pleasure of working with Natasha on the content edit of my novel Winds of Fear. As an author it can be nerve-wracking walking into a new editor relationship but this was one leap of faith that I’m happy I took.
Natasha’s thoughtful balance of critiquing strengths and weaknesses was just what I needed but what really impressed me was the fact that she took it several steps further. First, by breaking down the manuscript to the scenic level, identifying the elements of each scene, what worked and what didn’t and whether the scene accomplished its goal. Winds of Fear is the third book in my award-winning Fearless Series and I was pleasantly surprised when Natasha went back and read the previous two books in the series to ground her in the characters’ history. I was very pleased with her approach and her work and will be returning to her for my future projects, including the next book in the Fearless Series."
No Visible Scars by Rebecca Thesman (content edit)
"I am grateful to Natasha Hanova of Rare Bird Editing for her insightful thoughts and her brilliance in catching the problems that might have derailed this book." - Rebecca Thesman
"I am grateful to Natasha Hanova of Rare Bird Editing for her insightful thoughts and her brilliance in catching the problems that might have derailed this book." - Rebecca Thesman
"Natasha went above and beyond my expectations for an editor. She asked all the right questions, helping me dig to the core of my story and heart of my characters - at times she knew them better than I did. Natasha not only helped with the technical aspects, she was, and still is, a constant encouragement to me as a writer, even offering notes that boosted me out of the inevitable writer's funk. I can't say enough about how amazing Natasha and Rare Bird Editing are." - JK Leonard
"I received a quality developmental edit from a true professional through Rare Bird Editing. Natasha worked line by line through a 200K-word monster of a manuscript in only six weeks. She found issues that I didn't even know the book had...and tracked them, character by character, through a 120+ page book map that she created for me from scratch. I highly recommend Rare Bird's services, and will be using them again!" - Kathryn Carson
"I am a huge procrastinator when it comes to any kind of editing; the job is monumentally challenging for me. After searching and searching, I decided to use Rare Bird for help and the really affordable pricing. I cannot be happier with the choice I made. Not only did I receive a thorough letter discussing the major points, but the developmental suggestions were right on point. To make the cake sweeter, Natasha was really patient with the questions I sent her way, and took her time to help me along. This process is no longer as hard as it was when I started. I will certainly use Rare Bird again in the future, and will recommend it to anyone that asks." - Victoria Escobar
“Natasha has an eye for detail. She has ability to see where the emotional beats are 'off' and the story doesn't resonate. She is 'kind' when delivering constructive criticism. It's not about her - but what is right for the work.” - Christine Taylor-Butler
"Natasha gave excellent edits on my manuscript, saw things no one else did, and did it in a timely manner. She's also good at giving positive feedback, which helped me to know not only what to change, but what to keep." - Heather Cashman
"If you're looking for someone who will simply read over your manuscript with minimal feedback, this is not the person you want. Natasha will read it over and help you uncover what's missing -- the emotions, the details which will help your manuscript sing." - SF Benson
"Natasha is a writer's editor. Her keen sense of setting, intuitive awareness of the senses, and her incredible attention to detail are a boon to any manuscript." - Dawn Allen
"Natasha's attention to sensory detail brings setting to life on multiple levels. She points out chinks in your world building armor, then provides ways to address them, helping you strengthen it and the story overall." - L.L. McKinney
