Heather Criswell, Kid Whisperer and coauthor, How to Raise a Happy Child (and be happy too)

I have to be honest ... I was more than hesitant ... I was TERRIFIED to go through the editing process when we finished our manuscript! Fortunately, my dear friend was introduced to Joanne and knew immediately that she would be a great match for us. Joanne took the time to meet with us in person. She presented a number of options for us, gave her own suggestions, listened to our needs, and most of all gave me peace of mind. I was so worried that she would change our work and we would lose our voice. The exact opposite happened! Joanne was able to clarify, add to, and enhance our work beyond my imagination. She had the challenge to work with and edit two very different authors in the same manuscript. SHE DID IT! The icing on the cake was her BEAUTIFUL layout for our book. Joanne has an amazing gift with words and design. I am so thankful for her “chance” meeting with my friend. I am so thankful for her wise insights and incredible eye. I am so proud of this book, and words will never express my gratitude for Joanne and her gifts to this planet!

Gina Scott, Once Again

As a new author, I was excited and scared at the same time. Joanne guided me through every step and took the time to explain how the publishing process works. Her patience and experience gave me the confidence I needed to bring my book to print. Her passion for what she does shows through in the quality of her work. I look forward to working with her on my next project.

MJ Marggraff, Finding the Wow: How Dreams Take Flight at Midlife (www.AuthorOneStop.com project)

Joanne’s work is exceptional! She provides a professional job at all stages of my writing project: editing, proofing, changes (and more changes) and taking on whatever I need to make my manuscript be at its best. I welcome her expert insights and suggestions, and best of all know that Joanne always provides her assistance with a positive attitude. Working with her has been a great experience, and I will call on Joanne for future writing projects I plan to do. I am so pleased to have worked with her!

Duncan Fife, Giving the Gift of Giggles

We made our deadline, and your contributions to the style and appearance of this, my second book, were amazing. As was your patience as a teacher. Thank you! You're definitely on for my third. And fourth. And the rest coming up.

Mark Aspelin, Profitable Conservation: Business Strategies That Boost Your Bottom Line, Protect Wildlife, and Conserve Biodiversity and How to Fail at Life

Joanne provided outstanding design and editing assistance for two of my books, resulting in a final product that was infinitely more polished and professional. I look forward to working with Joanne on all of my future writing projects. Thanks again, Joanne!

Erika Haraguchi, Lee & Haraguchi, a professional law corporation

Just walked in the door a few minutes ago and finally had a chance to read the edits. You are truly amazing. The tone is still the same, but everything just flows better. Joanne, you absolutely cannot die. I need you to help me edit anything important for the rest of my life.  

John Felitto, The 90-Day Game and The 90-Day Game Playbook

What are you looking for? Support in development, shaping your work, expressing yourself with clarity? Someone who is attentive to detail, organized, efficient and timely? One who brings creative design capabilities? Is it important for you to know where you are on your budget throughout the project? Amazingly, Joanne Shwed is one consummate professional who delivers it all. 

Howard Bott, Saleh’s Children: Three Generations of Plantation Masters and Their Slave Women

Thanks, Joanne, for all of the work you put in on this book. We both so much appreciated your amazing help.