“Sometimes it’s so difficult to untangle a scene or put your finger on exactly why something is working or not working—much less explain it to the author. But Ally’s comments and suggestions were all right-on-target. Her kind understanding of my work has been of inestimable value to me. Her interest has simply been to make my work the best it can be. I am certain that her insights have improved my novel and I can’t imagine what I would have done without her guidance.”

Jane Guill, author of Nectar From a Stone

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“I had never written a proposal before and knew nothing about the process. Ally’s deep knowledge of the publishing industry was indispensable; she walked me through the entire process from beginning to end. The book that resulted was my first published work. Again, Ally was right there with me the whole time, shaping and developing each section and always keeping the big picture in mind. I’ve worked with other editors in a variety of situations, and the fact is I’d choose to work with Ally every single time.”

—Lauren Manoy, author of Where to Park Your Broomstick

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“There is one reason why this book came out as wonderfully as it did, and that reason is Ally Machate. She is a complete professional and truly gifted at what she does. From the nitty-gritty of editing my introduction to Ruminations on College Life explaining to me just how the publishing process actually works, Ally was superb.”

-Aaron Karo, author
Ruminations on College Life

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“The difference between sending out my query letter and the edited version was swift and remarkable. Within an hour of sending the new version out, I had my first response asking to read my manuscript! It was tremendously satisfying to see my own work take form in a way that was a viable, commercially appealing query letter. Ally culled the best points of my query and highlighted what elements would catch the eye of agents – and they responded!”

Tara Ellison,
Author of Synchronized Breathing

https://thewritersally.com/articles/testimonials/475/

“In every instance, Ally has understood exactly what the project needed and delivered just the right level of guidance to the authors and to us. But her ability to tailor her editorial and writing skills to a wide variety of books is just one facet of her professionalism. Ally has also never missed a deadline, deals calmly and effectively with challenging projects, and is the perfect collaborator. Ally is an absolute find!”

Andrea Au
Editorial Director,
Hatherleigh Press

https://thewritersally.com/articles/testimonials/andrea-au-editorial-director-hatherleigh-press/