“We reached out to Renita when we decided to write an interracial couple for the first time.
Her insight into how to show our character’s diversity was tremendous. From the little to the larger details, her editing was thorough. In the end, our characters were authentic and true. We plan on using her from here on out! “
“Renita McKinney is a passionate and knowledgeable resource as an editor and as a sensitivity reader.
She understands context and historical accuracy and takes the time to get it right for her clients. I loved working with her on THE SONGBOOK OF BENNY LAMENT. I will definitely use her services again.“
“Renita and Curtis are trustworthy sensitivity editors who’ve helped us to accurately present diverse characters in our novels.
We’ve worked with them from the beginning of our romance writing career. And when it comes to taking a story from good to great, they are amazing at giving you the little tweaks that will make your prose shine.
Their combined real life experience, knowledge, communication, and work ethic is invaluable.“
“Renita and Curtis are absolutely amazing.
After going back and forth about whether or not to write a particular story I’ve been wanting to write for two years, Renita gave me the encouragement and motivation to do so, offering her expertise as a sensitivity editor to make the task not as daunting as I originally thought. Their comments and suggestions are carefully thought out. They are extremely thorough and are in constant communication while going through your manuscript, offering not only suggestions, but also their reactions to certain plot points and passages, which I love receiving as an author. I cannot recommend Renita and Curtis enough.“
“I can confidently recommend her services to anyone who is in need of guidance and professional insights.
It is my pleasure to recommend A Book A Day Author Services. As I new author, I struggled with storyline wholes. When I reached out to another prominent author she recommended Renita to me. After contacting Renita I found that she was honest, dependable and incredibly hard-working.
Having used Renita and her partner Curtis for not only Beta Reading but Developmental Editing as well for both my books, I feel I’ve been able to provide readers with an amazing product. Renita and Curtis have proved to be truly valuable assets to me by providing me both insights and honest critique of what would make my book better.
Because Renita has an undeniable talent when it comes to developmental editing, not to mention a love for this industry she immediately became a go to for me on a regular basis. Her feedback was honest and heart felt, and dedicated to helping me provide the best quality story line and book possible.
She has been an absolute joy to work with and without a doubt, I can confidently recommend her services to anyone who is in need of guidance and professional insights.“
“My work is better because of them.
After working with Renita and her partner, Curtis, I wish I’d found them much sooner. They’re prompt, thorough, professional, personable, and fun to work with. Even better, they seemed to intuitively know the sweet spot I was trying to hit and helped me take my manuscript straight to that bullseye. My work is better because of them.“
“The tiny pieces that felt just out of reach are delivered…
A story only transforms to a novel when the eyes of someone as talented as Renita reads it. It is then that the blurry edges come into focus, the wrinkles are pressed out, and what emerges is the product you always envisioned. The tiny pieces that felt just out of reach are delivered through her notes and rewrites. Time after time I find myself saying ‘of course!’ And ‘that’s perfect!’ when reviewing my drafts returned from her.
My book Flowers in the Snow was a broadly outlined idea until Renita helped solidify the plot. You get more than just notes when you work with her, you get a relationship that improves you professionally and personally.“
“She’s definitely an asset, especially in such a fast paced and competitive market.
When it comes to the editing process of writing a book, honest feedback from someone who knows not just the genre but your particular style and stories, is a must, and Renita does just that. I can always count on her to let me know if I’ve strayed or if there’s an issue, and even better, she lets me send her material as I’m writing, so I have immediate feedback as my story unfolds, which definitely makes a small tweak from becoming a major edit. She’s definitely an asset, especially in such a fast paced and competitive market.”
“Good developmental editors are like gold.
When you find one, you hang on tight. Renita has become a part of my writing process. She values my voice, understands my style, and kicks my butt when I don’t deliver my best. I don’t need someone who will praise whatever I write. I need honest feedback from someone who is well read enough to know what sells. Renita is that in spades. She tells me what she thinks without worry that I’ll be upset. Sometimes I agree. Sometimes I don’t. Either way, her feedback brings my writing to the next level and I’m grateful to have her on my team.”
