Testimonials from Authors

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  “Evan has been, by far, the most effective editor I’ve worked with in my writing career. From global issues such as structure, plot and theme to sentence level guidance around rhythm and flow, Evan offered dynamic and creative feedback. He was also able to provide the professional experience and the emotional support as I went through the process of selling the manuscript to publishing the book. Evan did it all: listened attentively to understand and support my vision of the project and engaged in critical conversations about my writing. My book is wildly better because of working with Evan.” 

—Tomas Moniz, PEN/Faulkner Award finalist and author of Big Familia and All Friends Are Necessary

  “From the largest, big-picture questions to the most granular details, nothing escapes his eye; and your work will be incomparably improved from having that eye on it. I know mine was. Writing these words in praise of Evan’s editing skills, my main sensation—which is the highest, most self-evident proof of the praise—is how much I wished Evan was working with me to make them better.” 

—Jeremy Dauber, author of American Comics: a History and American Scary: a History of Horror from Salem to Stephen King and Beyond

 “Evan is such a careful reader and listener, knowing where to press for changes and also how to listen and magnify the true meaning of what I intend to say. I felt like we were constantly learning from each other while editing the book—it was never difficult to receive his feedback because it was clear how invested he was in the ideas and ultimate success of the project. I love working with Evan. He made my book so much better, I can't imagine it without his efforts.” 

—Dean Spade, author of Mutual Aid: Building Solidarity During this Crisis (and the Next) and Love in a F*cked-Up World: How to Build Relationships, Hook Up, and Raise Hell Together

  “Evan is a sharp editor, capable both of taking a step back to see the broad strokes of a story’s potential—and what innovative ways might help it reach that—and of handling pacing and character page to page. His eye is careful and his working style diligent and attentive. He’s just the kind of champion every story could use. What it comes down to, simply, is this: my novel improved from taking his direction.” 

—Mariam Rahmani, translator and author of Liquid, A Love Story

" Working with Evan was a delight. He's friendly and diligent. He understood my vision and helped me sand down any rough spots and refine the details. What I needed most was a cheerleader who could buttress me through the heavy lift of delivering a book. Evan was always there to offer support and encouragement. I sincerely hope I get to work with him again." 

—Mike Curato,  Lambda Literary Award-winning author of Flamer and Gaysians