"Thank you, Elise, for joining us on this remarkable journey that brought Rise of the Phoenix to the world.

Reflecting on the collaboration between a writer and an editor, I am reminded of the vital role this relationship plays. Having an exceptional editor who guides the story to its fullest potential is crucial for success, resulting in feedback like “gripping from start to finish.”

Recently, I explored books by authors who self-edited or chose not to invest in professional editing. I must admit, I didn’t finish either. While I don’t wish to criticise anyone’s work, my reflections on both books highlighted the significant impact of RedStream’s edits. Elise removed 4,000 unnecessary words, smoothed out long dialogue, eliminated redundant exposition, and polished the narrative, elevating Rise of the Phoenix into a fantastic read.

Although the story and world are mine, RedStream elevated it from good to exceptional. As authors, we are deeply immersed in our creations, often needing an outsider’s perspective to refine our journey.For anyone seeking an editor, I wholeheartedly recommend RedStream. We’re a team! 1 down, 3 to go."

"I entrusted the manuscript of my monograph Listening to Iris Murdoch, which was to be published by a major international academic publishing house [Palgrave Macmillan], to Elise.

She carefully checked all the publisher’s requirements for formatting and referencing, and brought the manuscript into line with them. She also meticulously proofread and copy-edited the manuscriptand presented the work to me in a timely fashion.

I owe much of the smooth process from manuscript to publication to Elise’s professionalism and attention to detail."

"Working together in Leidos Australia, Elise provided editing and developmental support for a White Paper proposal delivered to a Commonwealth department. The proposal covered a technical concept, and was being developed to inform government thought. The intent was to highlight our understanding of the concept, its associated risks and issues, and how we would propose to approach delivery of a successful outcome. Elise quickly and easily digested the complexities of the technical concept and our solution. Through proactive discussion she simplified and professionalised the document, being sure to maintain and manage the key messages we were seeking to share. As a result of her support we delivered a conceptual document that was clear, concise and captured government attention - delivering invites to discuss further. I would highly recommend Elise."