"Cecily was subeditor of SOHI Magazine. SOHI was a tricky task as it was written by professionals as well as community based amateurs. It had strict space constraints as well as an over the top style sheet, praised and dreaded in equal measure by designers and printers alike. Cecily exhibited the two traits most desired in a subeditor: tact and precision. These qualities are seemingly incompatible. This is what made Cecily great.

As well as dotting 'i's and crossing 't's, Cecily had an eye for design, and for how the text worked with or against it. SOHI has won several international design awards and without Cecily's keen eye, not just on meanings and syntax, but on balance and symmetry, SOHI would certainly have failed in the design-geek sector of the market. In this was, Cecily was crucial to the brand's success as a design-object, as well as a magazine.

I hope you get the chance to experience Cecily's work. Clean, creative, precise. She is a rare specimen.

- Rebecca Wolkenstein, editor

*this testimonial was not subedited by Cecily"

"Cecily provided a prompt and professional editing service. Her ability to understand what you want as a writer is re-assuring. I felt heard, valued and understood as she carefully edited my manuscript and I can recommend her to any author or publisher." 

- Veronica Kilrain, author

"I just wanted to thank you for your work on my book CrimeSon. Your skill and attention to detail is of an excellent  standard and you delivered exactly what I asked for and even more.

Thank you for making the process of getting my book edited to a standard that is ready to go to the publisher and the printer an easy one. It was a joy doing business with you and I highly recommend your services to anyone looking to get their book edited. I truly love the way you cleaned my book up and made its flow alot better without losing my style in the process. When I read my book after you edited it, I could still hear my own voice as I read. Great job, Cecily."

- Justin Gardner, author

"I have read through the finished book and I must say great job, you have done it again. Thank you for making my writing flow without losing my style and feel.You have a great gift Cecily and I am so thankful that God has used you and your gift to help me with mine."

- Justin Gardner, author

"Cecily has been instrumental in helping me reach my personal goal in completing my book; Superhero Eyes. She has guided me throughout the process, supported me with all of my ever changing ideas and have provided not only her professional service but also managed to understand my vision. Thank you so much Cecily for your wonderful work and it has definitely been a pleasure to work with you! I will continue to highly recommend you and your awesome work."

- Katherine Hartley, author

"Things that are clear in the author’s mind are not always clear to the reader and I found Cecily pinpointed some instances where this was the case. Her questions asking for clarification were helpful. I felt that she understood ‘where I am coming from’ and what I was trying to achieve and edited with sympathy to that. While making suggestions about improvements she did not seek to alter either the essential content or the mood of what I had written. Overall, I found working with Cecily a positive experience; I found her easy to talk to and encouraging. Also, she worked to the fairly tight timetable I had set."

- Colin Reed, author

"Cecily Paterson has worked on three books for me. She has a great work ethic. She works hard to understand her customer's style and needs when it comes to writing and she is on the ball with deadlines. If you have written a book Cecily has the magic to help it to shine."

- Justin Gardner, author and speaker 

"Cecily is a consummate professional. Her work is of the highest quality, and I would recommend her to anyone."

- Kristen Young, author