I find the easiest thing about writing is writing. The hardest thing is getting people to read what I write and by that I mean the right people, the publishers and editors who rule the lives of aspiring authors. I thought I could write and have suffered enough rejections for a lifetime. I am now published; well published. My recent experience with Cas Peace made me realise how little I know and convinced me I don’t have to accept rejection. Cas took the raw carbon of my manuscript and with her skill and knowledge polished it into a shining diamond; and I learned so much. I learned I will never be too old to learn. She perused every letter and every perspective of my manuscript and put it right; making what I write harder to be rejected. I thank Cas for opening the ‘write doors’ for me and the results are there.

Cas Peace is the best possible editor: fair and firm in equal measure. She highlights those schoolgirl errors - the clichés, grammatical flaws, hackneyed ideas and inconsistencies – and makes excellent suggestions on how to address them. She is unstinting with praise where praise is due: entirely honest regarding the potential selling-power of the work; is methodical, painstakingly thorough; and maintains contact throughout the editing process. I would recommend that any prospective writer avail him or herself of the service she provides.

I first encountered Cas Peace whilst I was struggling to finish my ebook, Midlife Mayhem, and to say that it would never have seen the light of day without her would be an understatement. Apart from her expertise as an editor – which is considerable – it is through her understanding of the writer’s mindset that her real talents emerge. She cares, listens, empathizes and understands. Then she guides you in a direction that may not seem obvious at first, but turns out to be precisely what your writing needed; for, as much as she connects with the writer, she understands the needs of the audience too and helps you to tailor your work for best effect. (She has also shown herself to be adept at dealing with writers’ tantrums on occasion). It is therefore without hesitation - and with heartfelt gratitude - that I can recommend Cas to other writers. She is one in a million.

I have known Cas Peace online for two years. During that time, we have both reviewed many of the same materials, and I have developed a deep respect for her knowledge and her instinct for good writing. I was also fortunate enough to have her edit my fantasy novel, "A Sword Called...Kitten?" During that process, I was impressed by her insight and quick understanding of written prose, her sympathetic attitude towards her client, and the thoroughness of her proofreading (She was Instrumental in my reassessment of my use of commas). 90 percent of the novels I review online are in desperate need of services of the quality she can provide, and the other ten percent could probably learn something from her as well. I would be happy to have her work on any novel of mine, and highly recommend her to anyone who wishes to improve his or her prose in any way.

I’ve heard that writing a novel is like driving at night on an unfamiliar road. For me, that was undoubtedly true and as a consequence I found myself a bit lost; making it up as I went along. Cas Peace was my Sat-Nav. She got me from ‘location unknown’ to ‘final destination’ without crashing in a flaming heap, and for that I will always be enormously grateful. Cas has the enviable ability to take a raw piece of work and see the potential, even through the painful mistakes of an amateur. More than that though, she has the expertise to help the writer realise that potential. At many times on my own literary journey I very nearly turned the car around and headed home; it was Cas who kept me going and made my novel a reality. Her enthusiasm and genuine care for those she helps makes her the greatest asset any writer could ask for.