About Rachel

 Rachel is the kind of editor that other editors want to be, companies leap to hire, and employees under her feel gratified to work hard for. Her creativity, editorial standards, and commitment are absolutely top-notch. And she's as brilliant in personal and professional discourse as she is with the written word, which is pretty incredible. I wholeheartedly recommend Rachel for any position she sets her sights on. She is a force. 

 I had the pleasure of supervising and working with Rachel at a previous job for multiple years. If you are seeking writing or editing expertise look no further because Rachel will surpass your expectations. Rachel is able to take a nugget of an idea and/ or a ramble of brainstormed thoughts to create something both interesting and useful. As a leader of her team Rachel keeps projects organized and moving, providing clear directions and guidance as needed. As her supervisor I never questioned the quality of her work or her efficient use of time. I highly recommend Rachel Guerin for any writing or copyediting needs. 

 Rachel's recommendations pushed me toward greater clarity and, on more than one occasion, saved me from embarrassing myself.
Not only does she have a strong command of editing and writing techniques that give her feedback breadth and depth, she also maintains a positivity that is so important when you are receiving constructive criticism. She is skilled in guiding you through the needed changes to the writing without it ever feeling overwhelming or dispiriting. These managerial skills are rare, and I strongly believe she will make an excellent addition to any writing team.  

 I recently had Rachel Guerin edit and proof my 80,000 word manuscript. When the corrected manuscript was returned to me after a few weeks, I was . . . well, let’s just say I was more than satisfied with all the red markups. Rachel’s editorial notes were spot-on; her suggestions for word changes and cuts were precisely what the doctor ordered; and she even cleaned up my semi-haphazard punctuation quite nicely. Rachel was a real collaborator. She truly wanted my manuscript to shine—to be the best it could be. Believe me, this type of editorial support is a great comfort to a writer. I can say without any hesitation whatsoever: Rachel Guerin is synonymous with first-rate, quality work.

 For Skint Press’ first publication, Ms. Guerin worked as lead copy editor–but ‘right hand (wo)man’ seems like a more apt title. She assisted and excelled in every aspect of bringing the manuscript to publication, from helping to develop the writers’ work while keeping in line with the piece’s tone, to proofing the final product to ensure complete adherence to house style. I will be working with Ms. Guerin again and absolutely recommend her to others so that they too benefit from her expertise. 

 Rachel was a treat to work with. Her marvelous insights and suggestions made my manuscript all that it could be. I’ve worked with three other editors in the past on various projects and she was by far the best. Her communication was clear, her emails prompt, and her edits perfect for the novel.