"As writers, we invariably get to the point on a project when we lose objectivity. Despite the feedback of writer friends, we find ourselves stumbling through the smaze of indecision. We need impartial eyes to help us move forward.
I consider myself lucky to have found the requisite objectivity, skill, and laser-sharp intelligence in Ernesto Mestre. His copious notes and comments showed that he understood some aspects of my memoir better than I had. He pointed out connections that needed to be brought to the fore, and to characters that needed to be more fleshed out to make the reader invest more emotionally in them and in my book.
Mestre also has a good ear for what muddles a line, without compromising the writer’s voice and vision. His line edits are like good plastic surgery: effective but subtle.
In addition to all his written notes, he gave me an opportunity to talk to him, which helped to further clarify some of his observations.
In this difficult economic climate, writers must spend our money wisely. If we’re going to pay an editor, we must choose one who will help us do for our manuscripts what we couldn’t achieve on our own. Mestre delivers that and then some; he engages your text with both passion and compassion."
Dean Kostos

"To my surprise, the network response was fast, and gave me several excellent options with regards to editorial services from which to choose. After careful consideration, I chose an editor that most closely related to what I wanted to achieve. I can honestly say that his work was both professional and timely. After having used other editorial services, those offered by Book Editing Associates was what I hoped all the others had been. I will use them again." —(Contact information on request)