“Before working with Tiffany, I wasn’t sure if my vision was coming through in my project. Other times, I felt like giving up because it felt like nothing was working, and I didn’t know how I was going to untangle all the plot points.

I really enjoyed our zoom conferences and being able to ask all sorts of questions of potential ideas. When there were times I thought about giving up on my project, Tiffany’s support always uplifts me. It’s really awesome to have someone who believes in you no matter what, so thank you for being a great cheerleader, Tiffany!

I’ve gained a better understanding of revision processes and a deeper meaning of the writing craft. Even though I have attended a master’s program for writing, I felt like we needed lectures about revisions and should try out different ways that can work best for us. With our time spent together, I’ve gained the confidence of approaching my novel from both the writing and editing perspective.

-Tashi Saheb-Ettaba, Fragments of Sorrow

"Working with Tiffany Grimes was such a pleasure! Tiffany helped me see the strengths and weaknesses of my writing in a personable way. Because of our discussions and the help I received, I have a better grasp on how to make my book the best I can. The feedback was both actionable and prompt. Thanks, Tiffany, for helping to make the editing process a joy!"

-Jenelle Stone

“Tiffany was wonderful to work with. Not only is Tiffany the right editor for my book, but she is the right editor for me as an author. She helped me diagnose the problems with my manuscript and think through the problems in a different way so that I could fix them on my own. My book is much stronger for her feedback.

When I was struggling with burnout, she encouraged me to take some time off, start working on a new project, and find the fun in writing again - which was absolutely the right advice at the right time. If you’re looking for a skilled editor who will give you shrewd and compassionate feedback while also encouraging you on your writing journey, look no further.”

-Kali Hinkle

“After chatting with Tiffany I felt much more confident in what my story was missing. I wasn’t entirely sure what this experience would be like, but I was super impressed by Tiffany’s thoughtfulness and curiosity for my story. I really enjoyed the experience and I think others would benefit from working with Tiffany. I’d encourage writers who are driven by more emotionally-focused narrative to chat with Tiffany (since I think this is one of her strengths), but I think she’d also work well for more plot-driven stories too.

I’d never met with an editor 1:1 but I’ve attended a handful of smaller classes where there was little time for 1:1 help. It was such a wonderful experience to get focused feedback from Tiffany about my story. I’m excited to use some of the techniques we discussed in my future writing and hopefully find the version of my book I’ve been searching for.”

-Emily Coleman

“I came across Tiffany by chance. It turns out I got myself an incredibly talented visionary editor who is helping me tell my stories as clearly and effectively as possible while guiding me how to grow as a writer. This is the best investment I’ve ever made.”

-Nina Kuba

“With Tiffany’s feedback, I was able to completely re-work my novel in a way that afforded my protagonist more agency and tension between the protagonist, love interest, and antagonist. I’m very proud of the work that I’ve put into this novel and Tiffany’s support and feedback helped me see the work it needed to make it shine. Tiffany’s enthusiasm and steadfast support helped buoy me through this difficult revision!”

–Alaina Lyzen

“I was pleasantly surprised by the level of feedback, and the time and care Tiffany put into her edits. Not every editor does that. She also is willing to get on a call or Zoom and discuss ways to improve your novel. That one-on-one discussion is crucial to making a manuscript better. It is not just a generic email with generic feedback. She applies her methods for writing to each aspect of your novel and really tries to help you find ways to improve your work.

Tiffany takes her time to go through a novel and really digs in the characters’ backgrounds and motivations. She asks the tough questions, but also takes time to point out what you did right – a big help when you need to do revisions. I was able to learn more about the emotional wounds my characters suffer and how they should progress as they move through the novel. Tiffany was also able to hone in on my characters’ agency. Her suggestion to make my novel a dual POV story versus the lone narrator is going to make my novel more engaging to a potential agent, agency, and, of course, readers.”

-Nick Talbot

“I was unsure whether hiring an editor would give me ideas that would actually help me improve my story or just point out what I was doing ‘wrong’ and leave me feeling powerless to change it. I didn’t want to lose hope or confidence in my abilities, but in working with Tiffany, I was able to get new ideas for my characters and story that I’m excited about and some ideas for improving some specific aspects in the future. Tiffany helped me find ideas that aren't just incremental improvements but feel like a whole new level.

Talking to Tiffany live was definitely the best part. Some of the questions she asked in the letter also got me thinking and led to new ideas. I think the story will flow better once I start writing again. I think it’ll be simpler, more powerful, and closer to my original vision. Not everything will fit into the letter. The follow-up call will clarify more.

I was surprised I could be excited to start over. :) Tiffany also had some good ways of framing the issues we discussed (character goals, subplots, genre, etc.) that shed new light on my story in those areas and helped me understand them in a different way.”

-Meredith Walters

“Working with Tiffany was like talk therapy. Because in order to understand one's characters and plot, one needs to understand themselves, or at least what part of themselves it is that they're trying to unravel in the story. From the first day Tiffany got me and my story.

Sometimes the information and emotions that one wishes to put on a page are an overload and far too dense. Tiffany helped me untangle the emotions and the specifics of the story, how to minimize, simplify and actually bring the point across. I doubted whether the story was substantial, if it’s good enough, but Tiffany understood, more than I, what I wanted to convey in my book.

The hardest part for me is deciding on the specifics. My imagination knows no bounds and makes it harder for me to simplify and choose. Tiffany helped me decide on what scenes would best suit that particular plot, stick with them and spread them out. As a result, she helped me make my story less abstract and more linear.”

-Katherine Chirdaris-Reimer

“Time with Tiffany is exactly what I needed to launch into the next stage of my project. After a difficult health season, I felt unmoored in my approach to story; unable to sustain the energy I once could for my former process. I knew I needed a new system, but wasn’t sure what would work for me. In just one session Tiffany was able to grasp a clear vision of my story and what tools I needed to fill in the gaps of my outline. She provided a framework I can use to add structure to my working time without losing the joy of discovery writing.

I wasn’t sure book coaching was for me, but I’m glad I listened to a friend’s recommendation and got on a call with Tiffany. Her questions were thoughtful and our time was packed with all sorts of helpful goodness. I will absolutely be recommending her services to all my writing friends!”

-Caitlin Poole

“I went into the call with Tiffany with no idea what to expect and came out baffled with a prioritized list of actionable ideas. Tiffany is easy to open up to – kind, perceptive and well rooted in the industry. As a writer and editor myself, I love supporting my clients in growing their stories into their full potential but struggle to give my own writing the same attention. Tiffany's approach was wholesome and raised some surprising insights. The most remarkable result to me was that I came out with a fresh energy and a shimmer of light on the horizon of my end-of-year-fatigue I arrived with. If you are stuck with a topic in your writing, I'd highly recommend to bring it to Tiffany!”

-Tanja

“I was surprised with how understanding Tiffany was about how important it was for me to add in more of my culture, but also to get more in touch with that aspect of my heritage and not be afraid to weave so much more of it into the story.

Due to a previous bad experience (with another editor), I believed that it would lead to the same result as before, but I was proven wrong. Tiffany met me halfway and understood where, and what, I was trying to tell with this story. They were patient when I was having moment of unclarity, and when I became overwhelmed, helped nudge me in the right direction.

I struggled prioritising the right thing and being honest when I got overwhelmed with certain parts, but Tiffany helped resolve why I got to those stages in the first place. My book ended up taking proper shape and I found a clearer vision of what I was trying to tell. The world feels more fleshed out and has a point. The plot has meaning and a clearer theme as do the characters, especially compared to the last drafts where it felt like I was going in circles.

Tiffany helps those who truly need a service like this but are unable to because of financial reasons and are usually ignored/sidelined when it comes to opportunities that they help provide. Tiffany gives everyone a chance no matter what background they have.”

-Damian Saavedra