Book Coaching Reviews

I have always wanted to be a writer. I just didn’t think I knew how to be a good writer. I’ve looked at different book and writing coaches before but it has never been anything I could afford. Chelsea’s book coach service looked more manageable. When I asked for more info, she created a payment plan that allowed me to learn from her but also pay my bills.

A book coach is very overwhelming. It is hard. I wanted to give up. But each check in from Chelsea kept me going. She felt like a friend. Sometimes we talked on the phone about anything but writing to calm my nerves. I’ll definitely be back to work with her. For the first time if my life, I have a completed book. I didn’t think I’d ever get there.

- Jessica T.

I tried writing a book for years. I could never hold myself accountable. It felt like I'd never get it done. I was recommended to Chelsea by a friend. I didn't want to invest in the service, but after speaking with her and coming up with a payment plan, I figured I'd try it out. It was now or never.

After the 6-month service, I had a completed novel. I couldn't believe it. I had done it. Each week I submitted chapters and she provided feedback, then at the end she did a developmental edit.

In the future, I plan to hire her again because the time I saved with the accountability is absolutely worth the price. And having someone chapter by chapter was such a great writing experience.

- Amelia R.

Developmental Editing Reviews

Chelsea was a lifesaver! I’ve never published a novel before so getting my book ready for that was really intimidating. Luckily, I came across Represent Publishing and contacted Chelsea about developmental and line-editing. From the beginning, she had fantastic communication and walked me through the steps of what to do now that I had a finished draft. After a consult on FaceTime, I hired her immediately! She was professional and got my novel back to me faster than I could have imagined. I can’t wait to work with her again!

- Amy G.

After a dreadful experience with my previous editor, I decided to take a chance on Represent’s services. I figured the prices were decent enough, and it wouldn’t suck me dry like my previous experience. I contacted for more info. Chelsea got back to me after a couple of hours, answering my questions very thoroughly. Our 30 min consult turned into an hour as we hit it off immediately. I felt so comfortable handing over my manuscript again, knowing that any changes or suggestions she made, I could ask about and not feel like an awful writer. Any major changes had detailed comments on why it was cut or changed. I feel like I grew as a writer just by reading her edits. I’ll definitely be hiring her again for my next book.

- Bree M.

I was impressed with Chelsea’s sample edit she did with my manuscript, so I decided to hire her to complete the editing service. She did a really good job with helping me improve my manuscript. Her communication is really good and she’s really informative. She made sure I understood her suggestions well and most importantly, she’s very prompt! I would highly recommend hiring Chelsea if you have a manuscript or anything you need edited; from a developmental standpoint or just a proofread.

- Jazz C.

Chelsea is incredible. With my first book, she provided me a 38 page developmental review along with comments within my manuscript. This helped me really flesh out the manuscript and with her continued support, I published The Fatherhood Mandate in June 2023. In addition to the review, I was able to go over any questions that I might have on the phone/Zoom call. I can't say enough great things about Chelsea. She is an incredible and supportive editor!

-M.E. Wright

Working with Chelsea has been one of the highlights of my writing journey. She has the uncanny ability of seeing the soul of a story and nurtures it with the utmost care and insight. With her, I have found my author voice, and she has helped me fuel and preserve it. When we work together, I always feel supported, understood and inspired to bring my best to every page. Chelsea doesn’t just help shape my manuscripts, she helps me to grow as a writer. Her feedback is thoughtful, kind and intuitive. At any point she has my work, she makes me feel like my manuscript is the most important piece she’s ever read and it matters to her. Chelsea’s feedback helps refine, enrich and bring layers and depth to my work that I hadn’t even realised was there. I’m grateful for her patience and encouragement. Chelsea is infinitely kind and refreshingly honest and I can’t imagine a better partner to bring a story to life.

- Sandy J. McNeill

Line Editing/Proofreading Reviews

Chelsea was a lifesaver! I’ve never published a novel before so getting my book ready for that was really intimidating. Luckily, I came across Represent Publishing and contacted Chelsea about developmental and line-editing. From the beginning, she had fantastic communication and walked me through the steps of what to do now that I had a finished draft. After a consult on FaceTime, I hired her immediately! She was professional and got my novel back to me faster than I could have imagined. I can’t wait to work with her again!

- Amy G.

With her editing service, Chelsea not only provides great insight into line editing but also helped me winnow down a manuscript that felt just a bit bloated. With her help, I cut three complete scenes and moved a few events around in The Motherhood Mandate. This improved readability and made readers devour the book! And, when it comes to proofreading, she nails edits that others might leave behind. I can't say enough about how great her service is!

- M.E. Wright

Self-Publishing Package

Self publishing was daunting. Not only was I worried about writing and making sure my work was good enough to publish, but also having to worry about how to do all the background work on top of that was a lot.

Chelsea made it easy and helped me every step of the way, answering my questions and explaining the process as we were going through it.

Represent Publishing truly cares about the authors and writers they work with and I plan on using them on future projects.

Professional, friendly, cost effective, lifesaver.

- T R Nickel

Absolutely great to work with. Chelsea is very accommodating and answers all questions. Highly recommend.

- S.F. Baumgartner

I’ve had the absolute pleasure of working with Chelsea at Represent Publishing since August 2022, and here we are in January 2025—so it’s safe to say I love working with her! She has been instrumental in guiding me through the entire self-publishing process, all while being an incredible editor for all of my books (three so far, soon to be four in March!). I can’t recommend Represent Publishing’s services enough—they’ve truly been a game-changer for me!

- Charli Cotner

Other Services

Overnight, my book formatter bailed on me when my book was supposed to be published within a week. Recommended by a friend, I contacted Chelsea in a panic. My timeline was already off. This was the last straw for me. Chelsea answered immediately, helping calm me down before we spoke. She offered me a rush service, and I’m still blown away by the turnaround time. I highly recommend her service!

- Gina C.

I can't afford an editing service at the moment, but I desperately needed a professional opinion on my manuscript. I love that Chelsea offers manuscript assessments. She read my novel and wrote up a 5-page assessment of my novels strengths, weaknesses, plot holes, and character issues. I hope to be able to come back to her for editing in the future. But for now, the document has helped me figure out my next revision!

- Julie W.