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“Mikael’s enthusiasm and attention to detail are wonderful!

She assisted in polishing a trilogy for an anniversary edition, and I’m very grateful for her help to smooth away the rough edges in sentence structure so that the story is even more enjoyable for readers.

I’d recommend her to anyone needing a sharp set of eyes to make their story shine!”

~ A.L. Knorr, USA Today Bestselling Author & Amazon Bestselling Author

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“Mikael is an amazing editor. Her work with The Bookish Fox is incredible. She has a sharp editorial eye, a big heart, and a great sense of humor. I trust Mikael so much that I gave her my own book for copyediting.

She did a fantastic job catching inconsistencies and grammar errors while making me laugh and feel safe.”

~ Sarah Fox, Founder & CEO of The Bookish Fox

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“My book has done extremely well, with over 700 copies (paperback/ebook) since the publication date in May of 2023.

You really helped clean things up at the end and produced a heck of a blurb and author bio that’s been a game-changer! Thank you, Mikael!”

~ Mike O’Neill, Coach & Author of Don’t Back Down

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“I appreciated the emotional response Mikael provided! She told me how my writing made her feel, and that helped me stay motivated. I also learned a lot about grammar I didn’t quite understand before, and that was wildly helpful. She showed me how to use my own intuition to figure out where ‘proper grammar’ was necessary in poetry and where I could do as I wished for creative reasons.

The Intuitive Editor has proven to be creative, generous, and kind, and I knew she was the right person to trust with works precious to me.”

~ Suzette Dutson, Producer & Author of The Supporting Class

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“Mikael is brilliant in the work that she has created for me and my award-winning solo show The Pink Hulk: One Woman’s Journey to Find the Superhero Within.

I call her a Renaissance woman because she can do everything.

One of the many tasks she has executed for the show was creating a professional website and eBlasts, editing and proofing their content with great attention to detail, and devising and formatting specialized marketing campaigns for my plays’ performances. Here, too, Mikael shaped the copy and came up with expert accompanying graphics. Mikael also beautifully designed The Pink Hulk performance programs and found my grammatical errors!

She always delivers my work on time and within budget. Her care in wanting your final product and its messaging to be perfect and powerful is something I am truly grateful for. She is a joy to work with, and I look forward to further opportunities to work with Mikael and her editorial services again. She has my highest recommendation. Thank you, Mikael!”

~ Valerie David, Playwright & Actor of The Pink Hulk

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“Mikael is our secret weapon in proofreading, copyediting, and formatting our various documents for development, pre-production, and production—keeping us looking sharp and professional.”

~ Barnard Jaffier, Executive Producer / Director of Jaffa Films

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  • Jared M.

    “The most helpful part of Mikael’s support was how precise and insightful her feedback was. She didn’t just make generic edits—she took the time to understand my unique experience and career goals. Mikael’s ability to pinpoint exactly what needed improvement, whether it was reframing bullet points to emphasize impact or tailoring the language to align with my target roles, was a game-changer. Her storytelling approach brought my experience to life, making my accomplishments clear and compelling. It was the combination of precision and creativity that turned my resume into a powerful marketing tool.”

  • Michael P.

    “Mikael is the best copy editor I've met. We use her on our biggest projects, and I've worked with her for a decade.”

  • Trinette H.

    “Mikael is very talented, self-sufficient, and a pleasure to work with. She’s both creative & analytical. She’s one of those people you want to hold on to for as long as possible because she’s so motivated.”

  • Aliza R.

    “Mikael is an all-rounder editor who skillfully incorporates technical knowledge with intuitive tools to ensure your book editing process goes smoothly. She’s also one of the loveliest people I know.”

  • Valerie D.

    “I call her a Renaissance woman because she can do everything. Her care in wanting your final product and its messaging to be perfect and powerful is something I am truly grateful for.”

  • A.L. Knorr

    “Mikael’s enthusiasm and attention to detail are wonderful! I’m very grateful for her help to smooth away the rough edges in sentence structure so that the story is even more enjoyable for readers. I’d recommend her to anyone needing a sharp set of eyes to make their story shine!”

  • Sarah F.

    “Mikael has a sharp editorial eye, a big heart, and a great sense of humor. I trust her so much that I gave her my own book for copyediting. She did a fantastic job catching inconsistencies and grammar errors while making me laugh and feel safe.”

  • Suzette R.

    “Mikael has proven to be creative, generous, and kind, and I knew she was the right person to trust with works precious to me. She told me how my writing made her feel, and that helped me stay motivated. I also learned a lot about grammar I didn’t quite understand before and that was wildly helpful. She showed me how to use my own intuition to figure out where ‘proper grammar’ was necessary in poetry and where I could do as I wished for creative reasons.”

  • Mike O.

    “My book has done extremely well with over 700 copies (paperback/ebook) since the publication date in May of 2023. You really helped clean things up at the end and produced a heck of a blurb and author bio that’s been a game changer! Thank you, Mikael!”

  • Jaffa Films

    “Mikael is our secret weapon in proofreading, copyediting, and formatting our various documents for development, pre-production, and production— keeping us looking sharp and professional.”

  • Kevin B.

    “I just reviewed and accepted a vast majority of Mikael’s edits. I’m blown away by the detail she went after with this. After three proofs from the other company, she found hundreds of items needing to be cleaned up. Her eye for detail was amazing. This is excellent work!”

  • Chris V.

    “A former colleague and friend, Mikael Short valiantly proofed and polished my manuscript.”

  • Carter R.

    “I’m so pleaed with the corrections you have made to my manuscript! Thank you for the nice notes you included as well—they have provided a much needed boost of confidence. And thank you for taking the additional time of educating me along the way.”

  • Vanna R.

    “I got a full five pages, which I was more than happy with considering. Your suggestions were very helpful and made making adjustments and additions much easier.”

  • Lyndsay D.

    “Mikael shares so much more—such a clear channel. Adding her magical container of alignment and flow has been a game-changer for me. I truly feel so supported in this beautiful collaboration. She is so helpful, and I don’t know if I could do all this if I didn’t have her support and guidance. She makes this process that much easier!”

  • Innana R.

    “Thank you for the incredible amount of care and attention you put into reviewing my book. Your meticulous edits and insights have been invaluable, and I truly appreciate the time and effort you’ve dedicated to this process. It’s been so helpful to have your expertise guiding me through.”

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