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“Sometimes the words ‘we couldn't have done it without you’ might seem trite. Not this time. Thank you, Marti, for your patience and understanding.”
— John Major, collaborator (husband of the late author Sandy Major)
Chemical Insensitivity — How the Environment Cost Me My Life: My Struggle with Multiple Chemical Insensitivity
“To Marti, our long-time great friend who held the family's hands through this book project. It means so much to have Sandy's wishes met, and we couldn't have done it without your knowledge and guidance. You have our gratitude always.”
— Linda Brown
contributing writer, Chemical Insensitivity — How the Environment Cost Me My Life: My Struggle with Multiple Chemical Insensitivity
“When a friend introduced me to Marti and Jeff at EditPros, I had no idea how important they would be in the fulfillment of my dream to publish my children's book. From finding illustrators to formatting pages, Marti and Jeff were consummate professionals: honest, transparent, caring, and comprehensive. It is an absolute pleasure to work with them. They made the process of publishing clear and simple. In discussions with other friends who are self-published, I realize the importance of the guidance I received from EditPros. Thank you, Marti and Jeff, for your expertise and kindness.”
— Matthew B. Zavod, M.D. (aka Doc Zavod)
author of Dr. Ridiculopickulopot and the Shot
“After self-publishing three books, coordinating the editing, formatting, cover design and more with multiple individuals, I came to realize that writing the books had actually been the easiest part. Then I found Marti and Jeff at Edit Pros for my fourth effort. I was able to take my written book to these experts who provided all the services I needed. From editing to formatting, graphics to e-book, I was able to get it up and running and prepared to sell — working with a single entity in a coordinated fashion, resulting in a higher quality book much better prepared for the difficult market I was entering once again. The added bonus was that this was not just another book to them. They had a true interest in the topic and led me to the resources I needed to be more successful in selling the book in the marketplace. I could actually call myself an “author” now, thanks to Marti and Jeff — and that changed my life.”
— S. Lea
coauthor of Learning To Be Deaf Without Losing Your Hearing
“It has been a great pleasure working with Jeff and Marti at EditPros. I needed to understand how best to produce and publish a potential suite of memoirs, lectures and field notebook volumes. Jeff and Marti explained their BookPrep program, and I immediately understood how BookPrep would be the best solution for my needs. To date, I have used the EditPros BookPrep program to publish five volumes: an illustrated autobiography, a three-volume set of academic and professional lectures, and the first of a planned 5-volume set of international experiences and observations covering more than 45 years of professional fieldwork in Africa, Europe and the Middle East (1964–2010). Through BookPrep, the review, layout, printing, and publication stages of my manuscripts have been rapid and professional, and greatly exceeded my initial expectations. My published books with their creative and well-designed covers make wonderful gifts to relatives and close friends. Thank you, Jeff and Marti.”
— Louis Evan Grivetti
author of Memories of a Nutritional Geographer and
four other titles that BookPrep prepared for publication
“Marti Childs shepherded me through my first novel over two years ago, and we are now working on another book. She is friendly, resourceful, positive and extremely knowledgable. I have been amazed at the lengths she goes to in order to make the project better than I could have wished for.”
— Susan Curry
author of Truth, Fiction and Lies: A Merran Scofield Mystery
“I chose EditPros at first because it was a local business. Then, when I met Marti and Jeff, I knew they would be the team to work on my book. They are knowledgeable and have years of experience working together as a team. Marti was open and accepting of the value I had put into my first book. She realized right away I was nervous and a bit scared about putting this information out into the world. She gave me the reassurance I needed by offering suggestions and assisting me in deciding on on what I really wanted to provide to the world. She also had great intuition in helping me pick my cover for my book. I told her what I wanted and she literally picked the perfect book cover for me. I was pleased with the formatting and the layout of my book as well. Working with Marti was exceptionally easy and her knowledge of the process was impressive. I look forward to working on my next book with Jeff and Marti soon.”
— Andrea Elizabeth
author of What If You Were God? 21-Day Work And Prayer Book To Find Your Inner Substance
“When I decided to self-publish my book, The Quicksand of Agoraphobia, I was delighted to find EditPros, a local, hands-on company with real people who answer the phone. Both Marti and Jeff are seasoned professionals who helped me with every detail necessary to get my manuscript into book form and on to distributors. My lack of computer skills might have frustrated others, but Marti was extremely patient as she answered my numerous, repetitive questions. From front to back cover, EditPros delivered a professional product. Their skills are matched by their concern, kindness, honesty and responsiveness. I would highly recommend EditPros to anyone with a desire to self-publish.”
— Diane Mengali
author of The Quicksand of Agoraphobia: A memoir of panic disorder
“I had been trying to finish a family memoir that my [late] husband wrote, but had been unable to finish. Frustrated by not being able to make a satisfactory copy and not knowing how to include pictures, a friend referred to me EditPros. In our first meeting Marti Childs helped me clarify what I wanted the manuscript to look like. The first big change was to publish the manuscript as a softcover book. Marti helped with editing, copied and edited pictures from slides made in 1981, placed them appropriately in the text, created a map of Nigeria reflecting memories in the book, and worked with me to achieve beautiful front and back covers. I had the book, Oyibo, I Am Coming, by Christmas, and sent out 15 copies as gifts. Our children were overjoyed to see their Dad's work completed, and our overseas friends were fascinated to read my husband's memories of a time we shared. I am so grateful to have found Marti and Jeff. I would not have been able to complete this project without their skill, support and expertise."
— Karen Eagan
widow of James L. Eagan (author of Oyibo, I Am Coming)
“You should know the pleasure I found in working with you. I learned a lot as I went along .You may know that the Yolo Branch Library created a new section for local self-published authors, and my book was one of the first ones. I check the library from time to time, and the book is spending as much time out as it is in the stacks. So thank you, Marti. Now I can say I'm a writer.”
— Doug Waterman
author of It Only Hurts When I Sit Down: A Bicycle Adventure on Historic Route 66
(Doug’s wife, Donna, added: “Our experience with you was nothing but positive.”
“I want to most sincerely thank you for your personal attention to my oddball requests regarding the editing and publishing of my book. I know they were not standard, but your prompt and skilled compliance was deeply appreciated. I doubt that any other similar service would have been so responsive.”
— W.K. “Jake” Wehrell
author of I Guess I Just Wasn’t Thinking – Part One: Instead of Skipping Stones
"Working with Marti on our book, Voices of a Dream, was a pleasure. Bringing together a large number of stories from different voices is no easy task. We are grateful for the guidance of EditPros in this process."
— Leslie DeDora
founder of A Touch of Understanding, and editor & publisher of Voices of a Dream
Published authors and editors Marti Smiley Childs and Jeff March compose the BookPrep team.
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