Marissa has been an invaluable freelance editor and second reader for me on a number of occasions, and I value her input highly. She has a very sound grounding in writing craft, but what really stands out is her ability to get straight to the heart of a manuscript’s problems and create a clear and comprehensive set of diagnoses, questions, and suggestions for the author. Her notes are always very accessible and incisive but also wonderfully kind and encouraging. She has a real talent for explaining points in an understandable way, while also making you feel that she’s a friend who is totally on your side.  I’ve been an editor, publisher and agent for several decades, but I have great respect and admiration for Marissa’s abilities. Any author who finds themselves in her generous editorial hands, should feel themselves to be very fortunate.

Marissa is a gem! Not only is she a consummate editor, but she is also a masterful teacher, her client's biggest fan, and a warm and caring human being. She will stretch you and challenge you and encourage you because she wants you to be the best writer you can be. She is everything -- and more -- that I could have asked for in a developmental editor!

I had an exceptional time working with Marissa. From her generous offer of some sample work to her immense educational value she added alongside extensive & detailed edits, the editorial work I received from her was superb