"I own and operate a small business. I was struggling to write a sensitive HR document recently, so I hired Alicia to help me. Alicia’s experience really came through for me, as she suggested points I hadn’t considered, and highlighted unnecessary or repetitive text. She was so easy to work with; she asked perceptive questions, clarified my thought process, and turned my awkward attempt at a policy doc into a professional, polished thing of beauty. She maintained great communication with me, kept me up to date on our shared timeline, and delivered a fantastic product. I'm thrilled to add Fresh Look Editing to my toolkit of service providers so I don't have to struggle with writing and editing any longer!"
- Lis Dam Lo
Owner, Hands On Science

"When Editors Edmonton was struggling to find a replacement for its outgoing coordinator whose term had expired, Alicia volunteered to take on the job. Despite being new to the organization, she jumped into the role with enthusiasm and good humour. She continually asks thoughtful questions about our organizational processes and takes initiative to keep our twig running smoothly. Her dedication to building a strong editing community helps maintain our professional energy and sustains momentum in offering support to our local editors."
- Jessica Coles
Editors Edmonton

"Alicia Chantal’s work and dedication to her craft and her clients could not be more outstanding. Her attention to details transcended the edited text to include her incredible people skills when liaising with designers, printers, writers, and other editors in our team. Her proofreading skills went beyond the meticulous to also encompass an exquisite ability to read between the lines, refining the final product into a book we are proud to call our own. She was an indispensable member of our team. "
- Luciana Erregue-Sacchi
Editor, Beyond the Food Court
Owner, Laberinto Press

"[Alicia's] edits were straightforward and very easy to move through. It was very helpful to have a fresh set of eyes on the manuscript. Alicia, thank you for your careful read. It’s been a pleasure working with you."
- Kimberly Garrett Brown
Author, Cora's Kitchen

"Alicia is a brilliant and thoughtful editor, and a dream-come-true collaborator. She is encouraging, supportive, and insightful. My book wouldn't be the same without her. I can’t wait to work with Alicia again."
- Andrea Warner
Author, Rise Up and Sing! Power, Protest, and Activism in Music

"I highly recommend Alicia’s services, whether you are preparing a general manuscript, or need help with a more focused project. Besides looking at the mechanics of writing, she also brings insights to the work’s arguments, threads, and themes. I found her comments on my project useful and thought-provoking, helping me craft a tighter manuscript. She is particularly skilled at considering the perspectives of different audiences, raising questions they might ask, and suggesting possible ways forward. Her care about the eventual reader, whoever it might be, is what makes her an exemplary editor."
- Miriam Wright
History professor
Author, Sporting Justice: The Chatham Coloured All-Stars and Black Baseball in Southwestern Ontario, 1915-1958