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With fifty years’ business experience under the belt, my expectation of commercial enterprises’ performance is well-tempered. Renell Judais’ work on my manuscripts exceeded expectations many times over.
In 2010 I took on a small voluntary project to compile a local history. The project spiralled out of control, resulting in three volumes of stories compiled over nine years. Consistency of style over that time varied wildly. Also, the nature of the content necessitated several thousand source references.
The last two volumes needed serious editing, but by whom? While editing services abound, how can you be sure of high quality? Seek professional advice, of course. Renell was recommended and it proved to be sound advice.
Within days we had agreed terms and time estimates. Renell was able to start immediately and for the next three months, it seemed I was her only client (I now know that was certainly not the case). Renell did a superb job improving the two manuscripts. And she even standardised the format of those thousands of source references. That alone warranted her fee.
Renell’s knowledge, professionalism and courtesy are without equal. I highly recommend her services. Thank you so much, Renell. You are a joy to work with.
Joan LeversedgeI am 100% pleased with Renell’s editing of my manuscript and would strongly recommend her work to other aspiring authors. She always replied promptly to my emails and patiently provided all the assistance I needed with the technical side of the editing programme. Her suggestions and persistence mean the finished product will be a far more readable and professional book than I would have had otherwise. Would not hesitate to work with Renell again in the future.
Anna AllenIt is not too much to say that Renell saved me. My children’s book about cycling to school will now be published in the right format, with correct language, and be given the attention it deserves. Renell has been a tremendous help in making me understand the requirements of various types of children’s books. I am now confident enough to republish my first, longer story as it should be, and I have asked Renell to edit that manuscript too. Not only has Renell edited the story, but she has also helped by advising me of the next steps with regards to publishing. Again, thanks Renell, for all your kindness during the process.
SE MikkelsenRenell has gone above and beyond with the editing of my book on self-publishing in New Zealand. I was impressed by the level of detail in her edits, including her research into legal issues and other fact-checking. She provided exactly the kind of feedback I needed with great clarity, making it easy for me to adapt the manuscript as necessary. I would not hesitate to contact Renell again for her editing services.
Holly DunnI can 100% recommend Renell. Although I had the book edited, Renell made it so much better and am much happier with her input. She worked tirelessly, was very approachable and she pored hours and hours into every sentence so there would be no ambiguity. She is highly professional and generous with help and advice. If I write another book, she will be my first port of call. You will be happy to have her onboard.
Jonquil Graham
When I found the Proof Perfect website, I thought it was pretty cool! The manuscript I sent wasn’t quite so jumbled, but I was just as impressed with the Proof Perfect service. Renell is prompt, direct and flexible. My manuscript made perfect sense to me, of course, but I am not the audience! As she mentions, you want to remove “distracting errors” and you need fresh eyes and grammatical nous for this. I could not be happier with the service I have experienced and immediately engaged Renell for a second job.
David ChapmanRenell Judais was recommended to me by The Copy Press NZ, and has recently edited my 6,000-word manuscript. Her work was entirely professional and, in particular, she showed immaculate attention to detail. Renell is extremely knowledgeable on all the fine details required to edit a manuscript. She has been helpful and informative over any issues to do with editing. Many of Renell’s suggestions have improved the overall quality of my manuscript. She also works tirelessly and quickly to complete her contracts. I can genuinely endorse her skills and recommend her in this capacity.
Joan Joass
Having had my first novel published in the UK but not, as yet, freely available here in New Zealand I thought it would be a great idea to find a NZ publisher and have my next novel published here. With this in mind I started doing my homework. At a convention I attended in Mt Eden here in Auckland, there were a number of businesses who undertook editing. A woman at this convention struck me as knowledgeable and passionate about her work, so much so that hers was one of the few business cards I had kept. The card was from ‘Proof Perfect Ltd NZ’, and the lady was Renell Judais.
I contacted Proof Perfect and sent Renell what I thought was a novel almost ready for publishing. The contract came back with a time-frame and a price. To begin with I thought the time frame for the work I imagined was a little overlong, and the cost, a little excessive, but one has to start somewhere. How wrong it turned out I was over just about anything. The amount of ‘editing’ of the return manuscript was daunting. I don’t think there were two pages in a row without a recommendation about something. I deliberately use the word recommendation because, apart from the obvious corrections of mistakes, each edit was presented in a way to improve the manuscript, not that had I thought it needed much. It was only when I read the ‘clean’ copy (without the edits) that I realised just how much improvement my work needed and had received.
After this I went back and read line for line, recommendation after recommendation. Not every one of which I accepted, Renell, after all, could not ‘see’ the novel laid out in my mind. Along with the recommendations over dialogue were a number of brilliant ideas to improve the flow of the story and how to tie certain sections together. Ideas that had not crossed my mind, after all, I knew the book and the characters by heart. So off went draft number 2 with my interpretation of Renell’s edits and suggestions. Back came the second edit. Not as much red as the first edit (thank heavens) mostly to do with a view to making the ‘tie-ins’ flow into the original manuscript. Then came a third, and final edit. In amongst these edits flowing backwards and forwards, mostly from Renell to me with questions, were numerous calls and emails to clarify details.
Not only did my novel improve during this editing process, but also my knowledge of writing and editing. With each edit, without a doubt it was still my novel, but my novel with smoothed corners and slicker flow to the dialogue and story. Several things had worried me at the start of this process. One, was it really necessary? Second, would it still be my novel? Lastly the price. After the way Renell led me through the editing process, her guidance and her recommendations she answered worry number one impeccably. After each reading of the ‘clean’ edited version, I could see how the dialogue had improved and how much better the yarn flowed. Now, rereading the finished product, the novel is still mine, but also a novel I can be proud of.
Renell must be a speed reader to have put so much work into editing the novel for me in less time than the original estimate. With the work she has put in, I wondered if I should include her as a co-author? If this book is a success it will be due as much to Renell as it will be to me. Renell (Proof Perfect) charges a project-based fee, with a ‘free redo’ clause if the author is not satisfied with the editing and, rest assured, this is genuine value for money. When I need an editor for my next novel, I know who will be the first (and only) person on my list.
Trevor Prout
Renell Judais was recommended to me by The CopyPress, an independent book publisher in NZ. Because she was local we were able to meet beforehand to discuss my vision for the stories I was writing, and again afterwards to discuss the editorial changes she was recommending. She provided me with both hard and soft copies of the edited work, and she helped me get them to the proof stage, ready for the publisher. I found her quick, professional, and friendly, ready to go the extra mile to help make things easy for me.
M. EriksenIt has been a pleasure to work with Renell; she is a very professional editor. She has been prompt, astute and honoured my work. Renell has embraced my story and edited it to a high standard. She has always ensured I have control over my writing. Her guidance and expertise, I honour. Through her skills, Renell has added more value to my story. I can’t thank her enough. I highly recommend Renell Judais as an editor.
Julie CooperProject One – Thank you for getting this job back to me so quickly. I sincerely appreciate your thoroughness and can see you have taken great care with your edits and suggestions. I am very happy with the quality of the work you have done and I look forward to being able to use your services again.
Project Two – I am very happy with this. Good job! I know it’s not easy to say the same thing, differently, without using more words… Well done.
Renell did a fantastic job proofreading my new website – she gave very clear, specific and easy to follow feedback on aspects that needed fixing or improving – I was very impressed. Thanks again, Renell.
Tracey FloydRenell was a shining light when it came time to edit my manuscript. She was professional and prompt with her work. She went through editing step by step and made the process as easy as it could be. Renell has a strong work ethic and tries to stay in the narrative style of the author. Without her help with my book, I would have been lost. I would recommend her for any editing work that is required because of her excellent output. Thank you, Renell.
Nathan O.Thank you so much for your brilliant help and encouragement. I feel excited and confident that my manuscript is ready to be submitted to a publisher. I loved the suggestions you made over and above the copy editing and proofreading I asked for. The quality of your editing work and your polite, friendly way made it a pleasure to work with you. I appreciate your objectivity and willingness to listen to what I wanted. Yes please, give me more style sheets! I learned a lot from you and will use your service again.
Lauren W.I have been impressed by the diligent response you are giving to the task of finding and fixing the imperfections in our Proofreading & Copy Editing correspondence course. Your eagle eyes have found errors which everyone else missed. You have spotted inconsistencies in formatting we hadn’t noticed. You even alerted us when something which should be there, wasn’t. Your attention to detail is admirable. This is certainly a step up from simple proofreading. Thank you. We work with a range of people who have different levels of proofreading skills. I put you at the top of my list for careful attention to detail. I’m sure the world of document writers will queue up to avail themselves of your services. Well, those who care enough to want their documents to be 100% correct and free from errors, will ask for you. I’ll be honoured to be an advocate for your services.
Carol MorrisRenell was a great inspiration in her approach to our manuscript. Her level of professionalism was inspiring. She dealt with us as if were the only ones writing a book. Her work and service were enlightening, insightful and educational. We have learnt so much with our interaction with Renell and she was patient with us, guided us through every process and was prompt in her responses and replies to our questions. We have a global ministry called Youth Aflame International and H.P. Jakes Ministries in over 10 countries and would not hesitate to recommend Renell for her exceptional service. As aspiring authors, with this first book, we are so blessed to have had Renell being part of our success.
Anyone who uses her service WILL be more than 100% satisfied.
Henry Jacobs