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"I wrote for fifteen years without publishing a word --
then I met Denise Vitola. Not only is she an extremely
talented editor, but she goes the extra mile to spend time
with her students to teach the mechanics of writing. I know
this, because she did that and much, much more for me. She
became my teacher, my mentor, and my friend. Thanks to
Denny I've sold books on both a regional and national
level, and my "Haunted Encounters" series is available in
bookstores across the country. I can't say it better than I
did in the dedication of my second book: "For Denise
Vitola, a dear friend to whom I owe undying thanks for my
writing career." -- Mitchel
Whitington, Author of "A Ghost in my Suitcase"
"In my books, the phrase colorful editing is synonymous
with Denise Vitola. Her work probes the depths of your
material to help you ferret out what you want to say.
Denise goes way beyond the average editor." -- Sue Long Turner, Author of "Wings Born
Out of Dust"
"After numerous years trying to get my novels published and
receiving constant rejections, one literary agent
recommended that I edit my work professionally before I
submit. She put me in touch with Denise Vitola and it's
been a wonderful collaboration ever since. Denise doesn't
simply edit your work. She teaches you how to write. People
don't realize that writing is "so much more" than simply
putting words on paper. When you want to actually publish
something, it must be perfect with regards to POV, grammar,
spelling, and prose. I have given Denise three of my novels
to edit and a host of short stories. Her edits are
immensely informative. She doesn't force "her style" into
your work, but allows your own voice to shine through,
while making your work a more polished product. Denise has
been an invaluable asset to me. She has given me the
confidence and credibility I needed to compete in the
incredibly competitive publishing industry and I will
always be indebted to the agent who took the time to
recommend me to her." -- Elyse
Salpeter, Author of The Experiment, Flying to the Light,
and Mannequins
"Denise Vitola has been editing my words for years and
through her guidance I have become a better writer. I have
had articles and short stories published in magazines,
newspapers and on the internet which I am sure is due, in
part, to her excellent editorial skills. My greatest
achievements have been the inclusion of 3 ebooks and "The
Fantasy Writer's Companion" which is a how-to book for
writers. My chapter for that particular book was how to
write short stories and the comparison of such. I highly
recommend Ms. Vitola to anyone that wants to seriously
consider getting published. She will guide you through the
quagmire of beginner's errors and hone your skill during
the process." -- Robert
Nailor, Contributing Author to The Fantasy Writer's
Companion
"Need someone to polish your latest manuscript? Denise,
(Denny) Vitola is one of the most qualified editors I've
had the good fortune to meet. Not only does she have the
nose of a Venusian blood hound when it comes to catching
grammatical errors, but she has an extensive knowledge of
the publishing business. This qualifies her to offer
helpful advice in such subjects as content, pacing, plot
structure, phrasing, word choice, and character
development. Nonetheless, I never expect her to stop there.
She almost always finds something that blows your gravity
boots off and leaves your tale shining brighter than a
nova." -- Ronald W. Jones,
Author of Black Breath of the Lutron
"Whether you're a newbie writer or a veteran author, Denise
Vitola can make your words dance off the page into the
minds and hearts of your readers. She's the equivalent of a
gym coach for your writing---working your creative muscles
until you're ready for the intense competition you'll face
in the marketplace." -- James
Rogers, Author of Capitol Chill, published by Infinity
Press
ABOUT
DENISE'S BOOKS:
"A refreshing change from mysteries where the SF is merely
window dressing." -- Locus
"Vitola works as hard at creating an engaging mystery as
she does at science fiction." -- Time Out Books
"Vitola does an excellent job of balancing the wondrous
against the practical." -- Science Fiction Chronicle
"A neat mystery wrapped up in intriguing speculation--just
the kind of reading in which connoisseurs delight." --
Romantic Times
"A lot of fun." -- Press/Review, Philadelphia
"Vitola's strong suit is taking the problems of today and
projecting them onto the fun-house mirror of the future."
-- Contra Costa Times