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Molly is a skilled and thoughtful sensitivity reader. She helped me shape my Jewish main characters in my third and fourth novels in an empowering way that boosted my confidence. Her knowledge and expertise were evident in her feedback, and she offered extra support during my revisions. I highly recommend Molly’s services!
Brenna Bailey, Forever in Flowers
I was seeking an editor who was familiar with classic literature (specifically Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre), and was both relieved and delighted when referred to Rookwood Editing and Molly. Huzzah! Molly knew exactly what I needed and handled my manuscript, Sophie in the Shadows: A Jane Eyre Story, with expertise and loving care! I can’t wait to work with Molly again in the future and recommend her services full-heartedly.
Gabrielle Molyneux, Sophie in the Shadows: A Jane Eyre Story
When I came across Molly’s website she seemed like the perfect fit for When The Stars Alight. It pleases me to be correct in that assumption and I couldn’t be more happy with her level of effort, diligence and communication throughout the editorial process. You can count on her to provide thorough feedback and intelligent critique, as well as encouraging praise. I heartily recommend her services.
Camilla Andrew, When the Stars Alight
I approached Molly as my novel contained Jewish characters and themes, and I wanted an expert to check that my research was correct. I chose Molly for her friendly, positive approach and her literary expertise. Molly provided sensitive, thoughtful and accurate edits to my text as well as suggestions which both lifted and deepened my themes and characters. We discussed some topics in depth afterwards by e-mail and in a video call, and she followed up the discussions until I had what I needed for my research and final text. I’m hugely grateful to her for her professionalism and positivity and warm approach to working with writers. Thank you, Molly!
Leonora Meriel, Mbaqanga Nights
Molly's work on my novel has been invaluable. Her suggestions just seemed so right, and helped me raise the book to a higher level, helping me to add context, important relationship threads, and emotional depth into the protagonist's central story. I am SO GLAD she was recommended to me!
Susan Forest, The Shadow Spy’s Daughter
Molly’s advice and support was instrumental to the completion of my novel. The excellent developmental edit and copyediting was only the tip of the iceberg. She really took the time to read through and understand my novel, as well as my future plans. She was also very accommodating with timing and deadlines, as she was able to work around my frantic student-timeline. Overall, Molly is a wonderful editor and I am looking forward to working with her again soon.
Nathaniel Chen, Shapeshifter's Rebellion
It was a joy to work with Molly on my debut novel, Rose-Coloured Houses. She was an excellent communicator, getting back to me in a timely manner for any questions and concerns I had. She had creative ideas how to improve my characters and plot. I could count on her to give advice on things I didn’t think were within her job description, without hesitation. Molly gave positive feedback along with constructive criticism, something I was not expecting. I thought editing would be a painful experience but it was enjoyable! I will certainly use Molly’s expertise when I need my next book edited.
Cathy Lynn Brooks, Rose-Coloured Houses
It took me four years to self-publish a novel, and toward the end of the process, I was hesitant about hiring a professional editor. Molly Rookwood made sure I was glad I did. Her work was thorough and insightful, and her communication was open and supportive. Molly’s personal and professional skills made me feel my writing was in good hands.
John Rowntree, Talk in the Dark
After the publication of my first novel, With All Due Respect, I began to work, with Molly as my substantive editor, on the novella The Brief and Glorious Reign of King Frederick the Brave. Most of the novella consists of a dream experienced by the protagonist. Molly said to me, ‘Lew, don’t you realize that all dreams take place in the present tense? You’ve got to change the entire first-person narrative into the present tense.’ Not once in my life did I ever realize that we dream in the present tense. I could not have asked for a more thoughtful, perceptive, and empathetic editor.
Lewis Segal, The Brief and Glorious Reign of King Frederick the Brave
Molly’s edits made my novel, Lines in the Sand, a better book. Her input went beyond grammar and usage suggestions. When she called my attention to storyline passages that didn’t ring true, she provided reasons that were sound and helpful.
Ken Behar, Lines in the Sand
I contacted Molly Rookwood after a friend recommended her copyediting services. Molly was more than happy to assist in turning Darkness, the second novella in my zombie-themed series, into a palatable work for my readers. She was punctual, precise, and attentive to detail, and she made sure that the second book was consistent with the first published volume. Molly's copyediting service was top-notch, and I would be more than happy to work with her again on my upcoming books in the near future.
Igor Ljubuncic, Darkness
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