Testimonials

  • “"I have worked with Abby since 2010, and to be honest, I can't imagine writing a book without her. She has a unique ability to respect an author's voice while pushing that author to find the best version of his or her story. I truly can't recommend her highly enough."

    —Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author

  • “One of the most creative and intuitive voices in publishing, Abby Zidle has a wonderful eye for words and wit!"

    — Kristin Dwyer, founder & president of Leo PR

  • “Abby Zidle is a plot whisperer. She sees all the problem areas in your manuscript and helps you look at them in a new and brighter light. I'm hugely grateful for her smarts, savvy, and the clarity she gave me. "

    — Rachel Griffiths, author of The Trouble with Anna

  • "Abby is more than an editor; she’s a guide helping writers navigate levels of their story they may not have known existed. Abby provides a balance of celebrating what you’ve done well, while not shying away from telling you where you can improve. My novel is immeasurably better as a direct result of my experience of working with Abby, but even more importantly, I improved as a writer."

    — Kate MacIntosh, author of The Champagne Letters

  • Abby ZIdle isn't just an editorial wonder and a font of publishing knowledge. She's also a genuinely kind and caring person with the perfect bedside manner for the anxious writer (ask me how I know). She is as wise as she is personable, with a gift for seeing the heart of a story and identifying how to make it shine. Abby sees right to the heart of the matter--whether it's a missing element or a plot point that isn't doing its job--with grace and good humor. If you're a writer with the chance to work with her, DO IT!

    — Sarah T. Dubb, author of Birding with Benefits