My authors and clients have said . . . 

“Constance Renfrow is a hands-on editor in the best sense of the term. She really dove into my manuscript and helped me pinpoint and shore up the scenes that needed clarity. Every step of the way, I felt like Constance wanted just as much as I did to make my book the very best it could be without sacrificing the essence of the story. I only hope I have the opportunity to work with her again someday!”

—Meagan Brothers, Weird Girl and What’s His Name

“It's easy to develop tunnel vision when working on a writing project. Rare is the editor who can not only see a project through the writer's eyes, but also through the reader's. Constance has this ability—my work improved so much thanks to her keen and insightful eye. She's hot shit.”

—Michael T. Fournier, Swing State

“Constance is GREAT in every way: responsive, kind, clear, timely, flexible, and so so smart. Right from the start she was upfront about what services she would actually provide, was willing to work with me on finances, and was clear about the timing. She understood my project and hasn't yet suggested something that doesn't feel right to me. She got my voice and is helping me amplify it in the best ways, not change it. She's thorough, communicative, and seems not only practiced but passionate about editing and literature. I am impressed by her skill, smarts, and sensitivity, and would recommend her to anyone, for any reason. Constance is a wonderful editor.”

—Sophie Berti, Steeped 

“Constance is an exceptional and brilliant editor. I had checked many samples on Reedsy before choosing to work with her on my second book, and I wasn't disappointed. She did a thorough copy edit, and I feel extremely lucky to have found her. Her suggestions were an elegant touch to my project, and she magically transformed my manuscript far beyond my expectations. She's very talented, and I highly recommend her.”

—Mia Tavor, Lupus Constellation: Walking in the Dark

“Constance stood out from the start: where other editors who responded to my offer letter played games around pricing or were incomplete in their responses, she was thorough, professional, straightforward and reliable from the beginning. At every stage, she communicated or responded promptly and completely. Her editorial work was exactly what I had dreamed it would be—sharp-eyed, honest, intelligent, creative. She is a reader sensitive to nuances and implications, who is also capable of seeing and rethinking a book at the larger, structural level. I strongly recommend her and hope to have the opportunity to work with her again.”

—Charlotte Bismuth, Outside Wire

“Constance's perspective was exactly what I needed to see whether my book hit the mark. She complimented as well as critiqued, and whenever she ran into a problem section, she offered clear advice for how to fix it. This made it MUCH easier to figure out what steps to take next, and I was able to get right into editing my project. Constance is kind, sincere, and a wonderful audience, someone who loves a great story and sees it through a reader's eyes.”

—Gina Fiametta, Angels Strange and Beautiful

“Constance is professional, insightful, and sincere. If you are looking for someone to help your writing come to life, look no further.”

—Blake Farrow, “The Little Church”

 “I'm so happy I got the opportunity to collaborate with Constance. She was flexible regarding deadlines and finances, and her editorial letter and extensive notes were invaluable to me as a writer. I walked away feeling encouraged, yet challenged to become a better storyteller in the most positive way imaginable. Do not sleep on working with this amazing editor! Constance is worth EVERY PENNY!”

—Beck Medina, All the Stars on Fire

“Wow wow wow. Constance really exceeded my expectations. Her experience was the exact fit I was looking for to edit my novel and she did an extremely thorough job. She discovered flaws in my narrative that I just couldn't see because I had been staring at it for so long and needed a new set of eyes on it. Her edits were straightforward and she did not tread lightly—exactly what you want in an editor. She was even able to negotiate price to fit into my budget. I will definitely be seeking out Constance again in the future.”

—Whitney DiTaranto, White Knuckles

 “Constance is awesome. Her ability to grasp concept and subsequent attention to detail are truly remarkable. I am very grateful to her and recommend her highly.”

—David Loux, Chateau Laux

 “Constance provided exactly what she promised initially, and over our collaboration has consistently been there as a resource. Her detailed and thoughtful developmental edit (with voluminous notes) were crucial in my editing process to rework my manuscript into something that I feel confident in beginning the literary agent phase. Additionally her guidance in my drafting a query letter has been a great value added.”

—Buck Jones, The Last Good Republican

“Constance has been an amazing editor. She shares her enthusiasm for the project and contributes to its success with detailed and thoughtful comments/edits. I absolutely hope to work with Constance again in the future!”

—David Beck, The Greek Prince of Afghanistan

 “Constance has a gift for seeing the larger-scale issues and possibilities in a book, which sometimes elude other editors. I also liked that she wouldn’t just say of a problem area, ‘This doesn’t seem to be working,’ but would continue, ‘And here are some concrete alternatives I can suggest.’

In addition to making comments directly on the MS., Constance provided a long, detailed editorial letter. This combination of feedback about specific points in the MS. and more general input worked well. After providing this initial material, Constance also offered to brainstorm with me. This was a useful follow-up, in which I could run past her my ideas for ways to revise the book based on her critique.

I was very happy that Constance and I were able to work on this book together, and I'm sure you will be, too, if you're lucky enough to have her as your editor.”

—Gary Pedler, Blockadia

 “Constance did an excellent developmental review of my manuscript. It’s clear she put a lot of time and thought into understanding my project and choosing her advice. 

I knew I had structural problems in the first third of my book, but I could not see how to address them. Constance proposed at least a dozen creative, substantial changes to consider, most of which I would not have seen by myself. I’m very excited to begin work on my next draft. I was impressed that she understands the book enough to suggest structural changes that work; the book is tightly plotted, and I know too well that it’s hard to change parts without breaking it. 

She also provided extensive comments in the manuscript, more than I expected and very valuable, particularly the notes on POV and characters.

I would choose her as an editor again without hesitation. But be aware she does not gush effusive praise—she is positive and supportive, but the focus is on the improving the work. I had proposals from other editors whom I did not choose; some were so enthusiastic and complimentary about the writing sample I didn’t believe they would be a tough editor. Constance’s proposal was positive and professional, and that’s the style of her review also.”

—M. Verant, Power in an Age of Lies

“Constance is one of the finest professionals I have had the pleasure to work with through Reedsy. Prompt, professional, and always went the extra mile. Her recommendations have been excellent and she was willing to be flexible with my requests. I have every intention of working with Constance again in the future.” 

—Vincent Davis, The Man With Two Names 

“Constance was wonderful to work with! She made the experience of my first edit nearly painless. I could tell how much thought she put into each note and that was nice to see. You could tell that she was invested in helping me make the best version of my story. She was thorough and able to catch a lot of plot holes that I hadn't even considered. The suggestions she made were wonderful and had me itching to get started on the next draft of my story. I would definitely recommend Constance to anyone that may be looking for an editor. I know that I would love to have her help again in the future.”

—Gabrielle Jones, To Be Chosen 

“Constance is thorough! I made two runs at a short story and found her guidance to be of quality and very instructional, and will yield a better story much better told. Thanks, Constance.”

—Greg Street, “The Dog From Islay” 

“She is extremely thorough and from her notes and corrections, you know she put her heart into your work. I was worried it wasn’t going to sound like me when the book came back, but when it came back, I was ecstatic. She just fine-tuned my work. My voice wasn’t lost, just amplified. She is the best!”

—Stella Bello, Loosing the String 

“I've loved working with Constance. She's thorough and honest without being too abrasive. This was my first novel, so I needed a lot of feedback. She pointed out things that had never even occurred to me, and she did so in a way that never made me feel stupid or incompetent. I hope to work with her again in the future.”

—Laura du Pre, The Valois Mistress 

“I've worked with a number of editors over the years and Constance is bar none the best! Her commitment to her clients' success, professionalism, and expertise is a formidable combination. I've worked with Constance on several editing projects including my book manuscript. I am so pleased with the final version. Not only is the copy clean, she made several content suggestions that improved the book's content. I highly recommend Constance to anyone looking for an editor.”

—Vanessa Chase Lockshin, The Storytelling Non-Profit 

“I was incredibly fortunate that Constance edited my novel GOLD RIVER. Her work was thorough and thoughtful, and she provided many great suggestions for improving the manuscript. I highly recommend her.”

—Beth Castrodale, Gold River

“I thoroughly enjoyed working with Constance. She reviewed for me my draft novel (lit fiction, about 80,000 words). Her ideas for my novel have invigorated my writing, improved my eye for character, plot, and story, and have helped the ‘lightbulb’ come on in so many ways. She really ‘gets it’ and has a great eye and feedback style. We talked about how to shape certain elements of the story in ways that were consistent with what I wanted to do, but that would help improve the story. In other words, the feedback was very positive, constructive, and left me feeling energized, hopeful, and pointed in the right direction. To boot, she's friendly and fun to work with.”

—Scott Smith, Bluebird 

“Constance is the real deal, plain and simple. I've had my share of dealings with editors who simply didn't care much and only worried about being paid. But with Constance, I was challenged to step up to the plate. She helped me improve my work and pushed me to be better. Working with an editor should be a collaborative effort to get the best possible outcome. And that's exactly what our time together was. I couldn't picture my project without her help and advice. It was such a pleasure.”

—Dade Deon Fairchild, filmmaker and author of Caviar