“Joyce Parker is a true professional. I met Joyce when I was searching for an editor I could grow with as an author. She’s definitely that editor for me. I loved working with Joyce. She’s one of the most supportive and approachable editors I’ve worked with. I was juggling many responsibilities and authoring multiple books at the same time but working with Joyce was a much needed relief. Once I gave her my manuscript, she took ownership and I didn’t need to worry.
She has a keen eye for detail and is very thorough with industry writing standards. Joyce strives to help authors present their work in the best way possible. I know this because when I worked with Joyce it was a partnership, not a traditional editor-author relationship. She was fully vested. Her communication was impeccable. Joyce is very reliable and accessible. She responded to emails in a timely manner while editing my manuscript—and even after I’d approved her final deliverable. It was easy to review her edits because she ensured I understood her decisions and thought process throughout the manuscript.
What really excited me the most was that Joyce took the time to learn my somewhat technical message, my thought process, and style. She was able to anticipate what I wanted to communicate to readers and clarified the content where needed without having to first run it by me. Her suggestions, fact checking, and insights were always spot on! Nevertheless, she still gave me the opportunity to ensure she preserved my intended message. She’s very quality-focused and professional. Joyce is now my go-to editor.”
G. Buckler, Author, Church Privacy 101 and Church Privacy Team
“I just finished my second book for self-publishing. My first book was not professionally edited, and I have regretted it since. I reached out to Parker Christian Editing for help and could not be more pleased with the results. Joyce Parker’s insights went far beyond grammar and punctuation, pointing out even a word she felt was more technical than literary. After reading it again, I totally agree. This was just one word, but changing it will make a difference to my readers. She understands that even the smallest thing can interfere with your message. Her method of correction was easy to navigate and edifying for me as a writer.
Writing the English language involves a myriad of rules and details. Too many for one pair of eyes. Parker Christian Editing combed through my manuscript with precision. I am grateful for Joyce’s work and wish her all the best in her career. I am sure she will be hearing from me again.”
T. B. Stoner, Author, The Bingham Chronicles
“I am so thankful Joyce Parker was recommended to me for editing my Bible study! Not only did Joyce complete my study in a very timely manner, but she also allowed me to resubmit my revisions to make sure they were done correctly. This was an invaluable step in the writing process! I am an English teacher, and she highlighted many areas I hadn’t noticed before—it was very insightful for me! Another invaluable part of the writing process Joyce taught me was having sound theology. If my wording was off, she helped me understand what was wrong, connected it to God’s Word, and guided me in how to word it correctly and soundly. I am extremely thankful for this! I do not want to misrepresent anything in God’s Word. To me, this was the best part of her editing. With any correction she made, she was always kind and respectful in her feedback. It was done in such a way, it encouraged me as a writer to keep revising until I got it right.
As a result, I felt like I grew as a writer! I began to focus on those areas I struggled with—it was as if Joyce was sitting next to me, guiding my writing! I will be using her for all my studies and writing in the future.
Choosing Joyce to be the editor of your writing will be your best yes! in the writing process! Not only will you walk away with a polished piece of writing, but you will also be a stronger writer.”
Amber Spencer, Bible study/devotional author
“I highly recommend Mrs. Parker for academic editing. I utilized Mrs. Parker’s proofreading services for a doctoral dissertation during the 2024 spring semester. She is a grammar guru, and I was so impressed with her keen eye for detail, professionalism, and overall commitment to care and quality. She provided detailed explanations for manuscript edits, and in addition to consulting the style guide required for my dissertation, Mrs. Parker employed other resources for guidance when an issue was not addressed in the style guide manual. She exceeded my expectations, and it was evident a significant amount of time was invested in developing a polished manuscript. I am confident in Mrs. Parker’s skills and will not hesitate to secure her services in the future.”
Liz M., Doctoral Candidate, Liberty University
“I was referred to Mrs. Parker by my chair, as my university required a review of my dissertation by a professional APA editor. At the time, Mrs. Parker informed me that she had an existing deadline for another project and would not be available to accommodate me until another month. However, when I explained that I needed my manuscript edited within two weeks, she adjusted her schedule to accommodate my timeline. She delivered on time while still meeting the deadline for her other project; this required a great deal of hard work and dedication.
Mrs. Parker’s dedication, professionalism, and attention to detail are unmatched. She went above and beyond, even verifying several of my references to ensure their accuracy. She provided clear explanations for every edit she made, helping me better understand APA style. She corrected grammatical errors and inconsistencies I had overlooked despite multiple proofreading rounds I had made. She ensured complete alignment with APA guidelines. She is not only professional but also affordable. Her rates were more reasonable than those of other editors I had contacted.
Her expertise and commitment to quality gave me complete confidence in the final version of my manuscript. I am incredibly grateful to have chosen Mrs. Parker and believe no one else could have done a better job. I recommend her without hesitation to anyone in need of an exceptional editor.”
Nadine P., PhD
I was blessed to find Joyce Parker for my copyediting. Joyce has an editor’s eye for finding those pesky (sometimes little and sometimes not so little) mistakes that can be challenging to eliminate. Thankfully, she was not grading my writing. Joyce was very good to work with and made my manuscript much better from her labors. I strongly recommend Joyce Parker for copyediting, and I thank her for making this book a better read.
J. Kissock, Author, From Abuse to God’s Blessings: A Memoir of His Grace and Glory (forthcoming)
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