Client Testimonials

I’ve referred many of my consulting clients to Lauren Hidden and The Hidden Helpers for editorial work and the feedback has always been wonderful. Not only do they rave about her editorial skills but she has helped all improve their writing, going above and beyond to help authors. I would not hesitate to recommend Lauren or her staff for any editorial need and will continue to send my clients to her company.
Jerry D. Simmons
author of What Writers Need to Know About Publishing
Founder of WritersReaders.com & NothingBinding.com

Lauren Hidden’s careful reading of my book of short stories was helpful in many ways; she picked up on the inconsistencies in my plot lines, to mention a few, she had wonderful insights into what was missing in some of my stories and she ferreted out my mistakes in grammar and syntax . She did all this without taking over and I felt when I was ready to publish my book that it was still my voice and my stories.

One of the nice things about Lauren is her availability. I never had a question or concern but that she was there to help me. When we did not agree on a point, she was willing to go over it with me and work a compromise. We did all this in an ambiance of good humor and fun. Lauren is great to work with because despite the sometimes seriousness of pulling my work together, we could enjoy each others’ wit and wisdom.

I am now in the process of doing a second book, a memoir, and we are off to a good start. I’m looking forward to our collaboration with enthusiasm.

Dr. Douglas C. (Cliff) Wilkerson, author of Beautiful Brown Eyes and Other Stories

“I am amazed at how much I enjoyed this process. This was the first time I ever had my work professionally edited and I was concerned that my voice would be lost in a sea of rewrites and content changes but that was not the case, and if anything my voice was enhanced by the editing, knowing that the structure of my book is sound gives me a greater sense of confidence in it and has made it much more marketable. Thank you, Lauren; it was an absolute pleasure working with you.”
Dr. Becky Gillaspy, Founder of Weight Loss without Worry
Author of Lose Weight without Losing Your Love Affair with Food

I can’t say enough about how wonderful it was to work with Lauren. She took my project from a rough manuscript to a polished masterpiece with lightning speed and precision, her work is in a word: exceptional.
Penny C. Sansevieri, Author Marketing Experts, Inc.

Lauren succeeds at the most complex and challenging writing assignments. In my case, she needed to pull from multiple sources that had been written for company insiders to produce a coherent piece that would persuade a very different, external reader – and she had to do it again and again for different products. The pieces also needed to follow a specific format. Every time before deadline she produced captivating, clear and lively prose that brought the reader a powerful sense of our products. Lauren’s remarkable work saved me enormous amounts of time, enabling me to focus on exciting new initiatives.
T.G., Educational Administrator (Due to the sensitive nature of the work, T.G. requested anonymity)

After struggling with my manuscript for four years, I questioned whether I really had a book could hold a reader, or if the 300 pages made any sense at all. Lauren’s sure hand with the proverbial red pencil (o.k., computer keys), her unerring eye for confusion, her clear-headed and clearly-stated comments gave me the confidence to put it out on the market. Lauren will have my next book. And my next. I consider her my invaluable and treasured hidden asset.
Mary Lois Sennewald, author: Roadschooling Ryan: Learn as We Go

Lauren’s virtual assistance helped push the promotional work for my book into high gear. She delivered what she said she would, and in a timely manner. I have complete trust in her ability to provide whatever virtual help is needed, and if she cannot provide it, she will tell you so! She is a pleasure to work with.
Amy Gorman, author
Aging Artfully: 12 Profiles of Visual and Performing Women Artists 85-105
www.goldenbearcasting.com

Lauren Hidden was instrumental in the rapid publication of Billy Graham’s important new book, Living In God’s Love: The New York Crusade. Lauren was professional, flexible, and a pleasure to work with; I recommend her services wholeheartedly.
Catharine Lynch, Vice President
Associate Publisher, G. P. Putnam’s Sons
A member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc.