Pam Withers, Editor - Testimonials

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	When you are trying to write a book, grow your business and balance your family life, you need someone to rely on. Pam Withers is that person. Her knowledge, experience and professionalism will get your book completed quickly. The quality of her editing, expert suggestions and thorough knowledge of publishing will expedite your project, giving you the final push you need to complete your project successfully. You may even be pleasantly surprised when you see the end result! Writing a book is a daunting task. Fortunately, Pam makes it seem much easier.
	— Douglas M. Thornton Consulting and author of the forthcoming human resources book, Trust… or Bust! (Trafford.com) Cobble Hill, B.C., Canada

	I was looking for much more than an editor for my book. I wanted someone who could provide editorial insight and guidance from a business perspective. I received all this and more from Pam Withers. Her untiring effort and dedication to excellence has truly improved the overall value of the book. Pam's professionalism and attitude made her a pleasure to work with.
	— Marc Wachtfogel author: The Complete Job Search System Westchester, New York

	Pam knows a great deal about the art and the business of publishing - and she shares it unreservedly. I was looking for an editor - and happened upon an industry professional who considers the big picture and brings a wealth of understanding about the players, the process and successful packaging for publishing. Her counsel encouraged me to make the leap and look for a publisher rather than to take the emotionally safer (and far more expensive) self-publishing route. As a fledgling business writer, I had no real means to evaluate the potential of my idea or the state of the market - Pam helped shape the concept into a compelling and readable proposal in remarkably short order. She is a talented, respectful and supportive business associate - you really get the feeling she wants you to succeed!
	— Jan Pezarro President, Quay Communications Inc.

	After handing Pam a few background articles I had sitting around, and making time for a couple of brief meetings and phone conversations, I found she captured the material very accurately and, more importantly, marketed it beautifully, in the form of a highly professional book proposal ready to submit to an agent. A marvelously efficient process! Could never have done it on my own.
	— Chris Cade Frontbridge Technologies

	The editing Pam did really improved our book. We loved her excellent customer service, ability to go with the flow of the book, and enthusiasm. It was a very positive experience working with Pam.
	— Darcy Rezac, Gayle Hallgren-Rezac, and Judy Thomson authors: The Frog and Prince: Secrets of Positive Networking to Change Your Life www.frogandprince.com

	Pam Withers did a fast turnaround and thorough edit of Catch a Falling Knife. Her organizational abilities and familiarity with both business management and high-tech topics were a particular bonus to me. I felt fortunate to find her and wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to other senior executives writing for a business audience. I'd also recommend writing a book as a superb branding exercise; it validates corporate expertise and is useful as a leave-behind for prospects.
	— Steve King President and CEO, Endymion Systems Inc., Oakland, California (an enterprise solutions company - website)

	Pamela Withers is one of those increasingly rare commodities: an exquisite crafter of words. Her writing, editing and research skills are all top-notch. As the co-author of the critically acclaimed business book, Values Shift, Pamela brought to the project not only an impressive, and deep, understanding of the business world, but also a professionalism that ensured our deadline schedules were always met. In my estimation, Pamela is one of the best business writers working in Canada today.
	— Nicole de Montbrun Acquisitions Editor, Prentice Hall Canada

	Pam is reliable, trustworthy, humble, pleasant to work with. More importantly, she's able to deal with complex subjects and pull together information from a wide variety of sources and synthesize it.
	— Bonnie Irving Editor, B.C. Business Magazine, Vancouver, Canada

	Without Pam, Values Shift would have remained a great idea just moldering in a dark desk drawer for years. By taking on a co-author, I was able to direct the book's progress without losing appreciable time from my packed schedule of consulting and speaking. I was able to produce a timely book in just three months with minimal stress. And there's no question that it emerged better written with more in-depth research than I'd have been able to manage on my own. Having a co-author as organized and talented as Pam is a busy professional's dream. Her excellent feedback, intelligence, quick grasp of concepts and willingness to give of herself, combined with her editorial and writing skills, proved invaluable to this project. She is a true professional.
	— John B. Izzo, Ph.D co-author with Pam Withers of Values Shift: The New Work Ethic & What It Means for Business www.izzoconsulting.com

	Pam has a unique blend of professional clarity, efficiency and judgment to guide you through a formative stage. Pam did a manuscript evaluation and edit of my rather weighty, novel-style business book in a matter of days. Her insights ranged from the finest of detail to the most fundamental aspects of the book. I would summarize her style to be one of integrity. She will be straight about the status of your work. If your manuscript is deemed 'good,' her opinion will be backed up with thoughtful observations. If your work is not up to a standard that is publishable, I am confident she would provide equally forthright counsel. Either way, use her, heed her and enjoy her.
	— Brent Leigh author of The More

	Pam Withers offered invaluable assistance in her evaluation of my manuscript. Hers is an objective and professional voice that offers the writer both the no-nonsense and careful critique as well as the much needed support and praise. Both of which are of course necessary for the development of any writer. Pam Withers is a wonderful resource for the writer, both beginner and advanced. Drawing on a deep well of experience and knowledge, she brings to any writing project an obvious passion for the work; this is tempered with a much needed clear and fresh perspective.
	— Kirk Somers novelist

	Having Pam edit my book proposal was extremely valuable for me. Pam edited the proposal and offered me strategic advice on how to draw a publisher's attention to the saleable aspects of the concept. She also advised me on practical questions, regarding the structuring of the chapters, the drafting of the market survey, and the placement of key concepts. I particularly valued the fact that, during an inherently abstract and creative process (writing), Pam was disciplined and methodical about taking the proposal to the next level. I wouldn't hesitate to work with her in the future on my next project.
	— Bani Dheer author of a forthcoming book