Testimonials from authors I have worked with…

  • “Misha has been one of my most trusted readers and advisors for decades. Not only is she knowledgeable and stays up-to-date on cultural trends, but she has the rare virtue of listening, paying attention to what the interlocutor needs. Whenever I put her in touch with a colleague, I am certain that their final product will be better after working together.”

    —Yuri Herrera, author of Signs Preceding the End of the World

  • "I have worked with many editors and Misha is the best! She knows how to see things from the reader's perspective, but she's also a strong advocate for the author. She understands what I am trying to say and what my ultimate goal is, and she is great at helping me reach it. "

    —Grant Goodall, editor and co-author of The Cambridge Handbook of Experimental Syntax

  • "Misha is like a divining rod for a writer. Through her focused review of my work, plus listening to my ideas, she gains an understanding of my goals and intentions. From there she is able to make simple suggestions or ask a few questions that lead me to see my story in a new light. Thanks to her participation in my journey, I am able to tell my story more effectively. Whenever I am lost or confused, I think of a few words of her advice that keep me on track."

    —Mani Niall, author of Sweet & Natural Baking

  • When I was writing a substantial research monograph/book, Misha’s informed editorial skills were invaluable. She was able to focus on and extract key arguments from an initial draft chapter in a way that mapped and looked forward to the structure of a book-long project. She helped me to see what kind of book I was writing and the ways I had to first establish both my argument and, through that, the overall architecture of the book. Misha helped me look at my project holistically and put me on the right path to it’s successful completion.

    —Dolores Tierney, author of New Transnationalisms in Contemporary Latin American Cinemas

  • Misha works tirelessly to ensure that the final draft is the best product it can possibly be. She always offers well-reasoned, professional feedback with multiple fixes for any issues she identifies. I remember one idea I had that was nearly impossible to describe in writing, but Misha signed on with me! We went back and forth talking about it; she identified the things that just did not work and brainstormed fixes with me. Together, we suffered through more drafts than either of us care to remember until my original vision was realized. Her patience with the process and enthusiasm for the product yield results.

    —Darcy Lear, author of Integrating Career Preparation Into Language Courses

  • "Misha helped me unpack and re-sculpt a personal essay about a pivotal time in my life. Her big-picture approach paired with knowledge of the literary and political landscape was followed up by air-tight copy edits. It helped my essay snap up to the level of professionalism I was aiming for, and I then felt confident to sail the essay out to journals for review. If you're looking to level up, work with Misha!"

    —Grover Wehman-Brown, essayist and communications strategist

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