Lauren | Historical Dark Academia

IG: @eltyhumm

"My project has a stronger emotional core because my protagonist feels more active and motivated. His journey is grounded in what he wants and what he needs, which has elevated the entire project.

I had a bad habit of treating scenes like they existed in a vacuum, and so I had been editing my scenes as rigid individual moments, but Char helped me look at how the arc should function over the course of the entire book, not just in single scenes. She really drilled me on emotional journeys, and her advice has helped me tighten the connective tissue between my chapters, leading to a much more cohesive, compelling story.

I am very excited about my project! I think it has a real shot at being successful."

JJ Kang | Sci-fi Fantasy

@authorjayjaykang

"Thanks to Char, the state of my manuscript is leagues above what I ever imagined.

I came to Char with a need for developmental edits. I had finished my manuscript (mind you this was the 7th draft in total haha), and I felt fairly happy with my draft. It had come a long way and I didn't think many changes would come to pass at this point.

Char was instrumental in taking the manuscript that I believed to be good and turned it into something absolutely great. Not only did she help me take my story to the next level, but I truly believe she has helped me to become a stronger writer through her edits and suggestions.

My debut book, Lost in the Light, is set to release October 2024 and I know I will be giving my readers the best possible story thanks to Char. Working with her was an absolute blast and I cannot speak to their services highly enough."

Jaclyn | Fantasy

"The idea of having her read my work was a bit nerve wracking, but Char was incredible every step of the way. She was able to explain what needed to be done in ways I could easily understand so that the story could thrive and grow. I loved that she didn't try to change the storyline into something else, but rather improve upon what I already had. She edited my work beautifully and I've learned a great deal from her.

Never once did she make me feel stupid for not knowing something I probably should have known or for making silly mistakes (which I certainly made a fair amount of). I was worried I'd have trouble speaking to her as I get nervous over video calls, but she was very pleasant and easygoing which put me at ease instantly. I know exactly where my story is headed now and I have Char to thank for that.

I can honestly say I am much more confident in my project now. Char was able to help me learn how to view my work with more of an editor's eye and that has made all the difference. Matter of fact, I'm actually excited because I know her suggestions have put me on the path to creating an even better story than I could have ever imagined.

Aleksandrina | Romance

Aleks is one of my Soft Plotting students.

"My name is Aleksandrina and I am a first-time writer. The thought of writing a novel (in English, which is not my mother tongue, of all things!) seemed impossible. But here I am, six months later, with 50,000 words of my first novel completed – something I never thought I'd achieve.

With the book feedback upgrade I booked, I receive monthly feedback from Char, focusing on story development and structure, as well as prose. This regular guidance from Char has been an absolute game-changer in my writing process. I would have probably given up, if it weren't for the extra accountability and non-judgemental feedback and encouragement!

Not only has it kept me on track, but it's also given me the confidence to keep pushing forward. The knowledge, skills, and confidence you gain are truly priceless.

This program didn't just teach me how to write a novel – it showed me that I could actually do it. And I am doing it!"

Korbinian | Fantasy

Korbinian is one of my Soft Plotting students.

"This last half a year, I learnt so much, and I have a much better understanding now of how to write a book and especially of how to find things that don’t work for a chapter or scene.

I wrote a really bad version of a scene in my first attempt and then reread it, having a fair idea of what you’d criticize in it and how it could be more engaging, and half a year ago, I’d never have been able to fix that myself.

Purchasing the Feedback Upgrades was the best thing I’ve done in a long while. I love working on this project, and the monthly submissions are just pushing me along so much. I really got into a flow of writing by now that I could never have achieved without this. But apart from the accountability aspect, the feedback is just worth its weight in gold.

It was a real joy working with you and I can only highly recommend your services to every writer."

Eve van der Ploeg | Literary Romance

IG: @evevanderploeg

"I wrote a whopping 500,000 words, and after editing that for the 3rd time, I felt a little lost.

When I worked with Char, I learned not only what my book was about, but also how to turn it into a compelling story."

Eve's final project is a 120,000 word compelling literary novel that received great praise from her secondary editor.

Leah | YA Fantasy

IG: @ltellisauthor 

I had a basic, underdeveloped plot with little understanding of the basic story beats. Now I have fully fleshed characters and a great plot that I feel excited to continue to write.

Char has been informative, encouraging, and fantastic at problem solving. For the first time in writing I didn’t feel alone in the overwhelming process of crafting my novel. She's helped me with learning to enjoy the journey and discard the pressure of perfection.

Alexis | Thriller/Mystery

My project was in need of a rewrite because of a saggy middle.

While working with Char, my character development and plot have changed immensely and all for the better. I found her feedback incredibly helpful and really enjoyed brainstorming with her. She showed enthusiasm toward my story and helped with my confidence moving forward.

I have learned that I'm someone who needs peer/editor feedback in order to remain engaged and motivated with my story. I found Char's knowledge and expertise invaluable and I no longer feel like I'm spinning my wheels.

Gianna | Historical Queer Romance

I was so scared to actually start writing and dive into these characters because I didn’t want to screw it up, but I feel confident in what I have now.

Char has been nothing short of amazing — she’s been so flexible and understanding in working with me. I genuinely could not have asked for a better coach to take this from an idea to a real book. She walked me through every step of the process and gives me thoughtful, actionable feedback in every meeting.

I became so attached to my characters that I felt if I actually wrote them into a story, I would somehow fail them. Char helped me understand that I would be failing them even more by never giving them a chance in a manuscript :)

Joana | Romance

"Char shed light on a few weak points of my characters' development. Her insightful suggestions helped me see how I could make the story stronger, my main character more likeable, and my secondary characters more relavant.

I'm super motivated about this re-writing! Next step is to implement the changes discussed with Char, and I'm looking forward to it."