Dannette Bock was recommended by my agent who uses her all the time. Her almost supernatural ability to find and fix even the tiniest problems is truly amazing. She was able to change overly complex and convoluted sentences into things of beauty that flowed on the page, while finding and correcting every punctuation error I made. I will happily use her again in the future.
―Raymond S. Weinstein, author
Dannette is amazing! Her editing skills are impeccable; her reliability, without question; and her warmth and professionalism, infectious. Over the years, she has taken great care to learn the intricacies of our writing style and voice. She applies her learnings without reminders, and often suggests modifications that keep our style and voice consistent yet interesting. Whether she edits lengthy reports, 1-pagers, posters, or presentations, we know that her work will be top-notch and that our products will be distribution-ready after she has worked her magic. I look forward to each time we engage her!!!
―Donna-Marie Winn, President & CEO, Kaleidoscope Pathways, LLC
Dannette recently helped me edit my dissertation manuscript. Although she came highly recommended by a former professor of mine, she far exceeded all of my expectations. Dannette is incredibly personable, accessible, and accommodating. She listened carefully to all my needs and more than met them. In her craft, Dannette is extremely knowledgeable and skilled at making suggestions about how to best excise superfluous language, organize ideas most effectively, employ punctuation in ways that enhance expression, and at catching easily overlooked typos and errors. She is also terrific at fact-checking and formatting. I feel fortunate to have met and worked with her. Accordingly, I recommend Dannette highly and wholeheartedly to anyone who needs a professional, academic editor.
―Russell Nurick, PhD, University of Massachusetts-Amherst; English Teacher, the French American School of New York
Dannette reviewed and fact checked 600+ references in a complex book that has data all over it. She went above and beyond in helping me with the goal. I recommend Dannette for her diligent, careful and amazing skills. More than that, she was a pleasure to work with!!! Thank you, Dannette!!
―Hareesh Veldandi, Author, Healthcare in America
Dannette copyedited and formatted my book (Changing Minds or Changing Channels: Partisan News in an Age of Choice, University of Chicago Press, coauthored with Martin Johnson). She has a keen eye and a thorough knowledge of Chicago Style. Her detailed reading of the manuscript made the prose more lucid as well as perfectly formatted. She made sure all aspects of the manuscript—text, references, figures—fit together harmoniously. On top of that, she is personable, punctual, and flexible. I highly recommend Dannette!
―Kevin Arceneaux, Professor of Political Science, Temple University
Dannette Bock formatted my first authored manuscript (Video Journalism: Beyond the One-Man Band, Peter Lang Publishing) and proved herself to be invaluable. She has a combination of skills helpful for anyone preparing a manuscript for publication. First, she is technically talented. Dannette is adept with APA and Chicago Style, and she has a superlative eye for detail. She is facile with the English language, so not only is her proofreading thorough, it enhances the text. What’s truly exceptional about Dannette, however, is that her technical skills are matched with equally strong people skills. She knows how to support authors in their efforts, she keeps her commitments, and she meets deadlines.
―Mary Angela Bock, Associate Professor, School of Journalism, The University of Texas
at Austin
Dannette Bock took what I thought was my final draft and then swiftly identified and fixed clunky sentences and formatting inconsistencies. She is a precise and thorough editor, and I will count on her for any future manuscripts.
―Pamela E. Barnett, Dean, School of the Arts & Communication at The College of New Jersey
Having worked with Dannette for several years now, I have found her to be a very responsible copyeditor who checks the accuracy of the work and understands the flow of the essay or literary chapter, as well as scientific materials. She has an excellent grasp of grammar and stylistics. Dannette has edited professional work for me, such as websites, emails, and various documents and PowerPoint presentations in the science/medicine area and pharmaceutical industry. Her work is always completed in a timely manner, and she offers comments and suggestions that help make the work more precise and comprehensive. As to my literary work, she has edited a 60-plus page nonfiction book proposal, which enhanced it significantly, and then went on to edit the full-length book (Karin Bergöö Larsson and the Emergence of Swedish Design, McFarland Publishing) once the proposal was approved. She has also edited short stories and personal essays for me over the years. I have been extremely pleased with the many and various jobs that she has copyedited for me. I would highly recommend her as an editor.
―Margaret Thorell, PhD, author and medical writer/editor
Dannette Bock met all my criteria when it came to finding a freelance book editor. She was conscientious, insightful, reliable, and fell within my financial parameters. My project was not an easy one. Filled with research, legal documents, as well as emotional and psychological content, Dannette tackled it with a smile and a finely sharpened pencil. She utilized both her mind and her heart when it came to shaping the project. I would highly recommend her as an editor.
―Janice Fouks Blum, author
Superior talent, meticulous results, great customer service attitude.
―David McCuistion, President, VOL Leadership
Dannette is a consummate professional who exhibits the qualities of a phenomenal editor. She is talented, astute, meticulous, and insightful with her editing. Her collegial demeanor and keen insights have substantially improved the quality of my writing. Dannette is an effective communicator who is responsive and dependable. She accommodates my often tight deadlines and unpredictable writing schedule. I highly recommend Dannette to anyone who needs editing services.
―PhD candidate, The Claremont Colleges
Dannette is an excellent editor. She reviewed and edited a long coauthored paper in rapid time and offered sharp and precise comments. The coauthors of the paper wrote it in our second language (English), and Dannette made sure it was completely accurate for publication in a U.S. journal. We incorporated the changes she recommended, and I highly recommend her editing work.
―Magaly Sanchez R, Senior Researcher, Office of Population Research,
Princeton University
Dannette was systematic and detail-oriented in reviewing my doctoral dissertation. Her copyediting made my final manuscript a stronger and smarter product. I would recommend her services to all.
―Jose Andres Araiza, Professor of Journalism, Austin Community College / Senior Communications Consultant, Bravarro
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