Soniya beta read my manuscript with an eagle eye to ensure correct grammar and consistency throughout the story’s development. Her insightful comments enhanced the existing text while continuing to allow me to have full control of the narrative and writing voice. Aside from her thoughtful and thorough questions and suggestions, Soniya also provided an unbiased review of the story and of what the story could be which I found to be the boost I needed to take the manuscript to the next level. I would recommend her beta reading services and look forward to working with her again.
----Shameez Patel Papathanasiou, author of THE LAST FEATHER and ETERNAL SHADOW
Soniya reads widely in all genres and really understands story. She immediately got what I was trying to do with my novel and gave powerful suggestions for how to get there that I never would have gotten to on my own. Her critique style is direct and honest, laced with love and care. I never felt like she was holding back out of politeness, but I also knew she believed in me as a writer and had my best interests and the interests of my project in mind. In addition to story structure, Soniya has a strong understanding of the market and what makes a book commercially viable. She is a great resource for query letters and synopses. And she’s an all-around fantastic human being and cheerleader to have on your side. If you are ready to put in the work and take your novel to the next level, Soniya will absolutely help you get there.
----Acree Graham Macam, author of THE GAP YEAR and ROGUE MENTOR 22 WINNER
Soniya was one of my beta readers for my novel before I queried--the novel got several offers so, something about it must have worked! The best thing she did was ask questions throughout the manuscript, which helped me clarify motives, crystalize characters, and enrich the interiority. She was also especially sharp at catching plot holes, and forcing me to dig deeper into the story to really bring it to life. Her feedback was both kind and honest, which are some of the top qualities found in a good beta reader, and I came out of it feeling nurtured, challenged, and excited to take my novel to the next level. What a wonderful experience!
----Birukti Tsige, author of TOO PRETTY TO LIE, repped by Jennifer March Soloway of Andrea Brown Literary Agency
Soniya is great with big-picture edits. Her detailed notes, insightful comments, and helpful suggestions helped me fix the plot holes in my manuscript and take the pacing, characterization, and stakes to the next level. Her feedback was honest, straightforward, and easy to follow. I felt like she got my vision for the book, and her actionable advice helped me refine my story and strengthen my characters. I would 100% recommend working with her. She is not only a skilled editor but also a wonderful human being. Kind, empathetic. The sort of cheerleader every author needs.
----Noreen Mughees, author of The Mis-arrangement of Sana Saeed, repped by Rebecca Podos of The Rees Literary Agency