referrals

“Eileen Charbonneau is a gifted writer and motivational mentor. Her firm but patient approach to editing lends an essential element--a polished, professional editor--to the writer’s toolbox. Eileen shares her meticulous expertise with writers, generating their finest work while maintaining their individual voice. She has helped me land several assignments and I’m confident that established as well as new writers will benefit from her knowledge.”--Mary Ann Ebner , Freelance writer Maryannebner.com

"I am particularly grateful to Eileen Charbonneau, a brilliant novelist and book editor, who helped me enormously with intelligent and subtle revisions." --Robert Crooke, author of the novel, Sunrise.

“Eileen Charbonneau is not only an imaginative, gifted writer but an extraordinary editor who brings out the best in any piece lucky enough to fall under her eyes. I would recommend her highly!-- Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, journalist,historian, and historical fiction novelist

"Eileen Charbonneau has a special gift for characterization and a profound understanding for the art and craft of story writing. Those authors seeking an assessment, that will include both the big picture and small details, will definitely find Eileen's input invaluable.

Eileen is full of insightful observations and is not afraid to call the writer to task when her plotting wanders off course.

Her wisdom and deep understanding of the story process has helped me enormously with my work. Eileen's guidance is to be sought after and prized."

--Jenna Kernan, multi-published novelist,author of Sierra Bride

“Eileen Charbonneau is simply the best! She is a brilliant writer and an inspired teacher who uses her immense enthusiasm and gifts of storytelling to help others on the writer’s path of discovery. Eileen’s sensitive guidance and keen insight into story and character have made me a better writer. My respect for her advice and counsel keeps me coming back for more.” --Deborah Barnhardt, novelist and past president, Washington Romance Writers

"Eileen Charbonneau grasps the essence of a project and deftly hones and guides it to clarity and fruition. Eileen edits skillfully and respectfully, while keeping the voice of the client intact. Her knowledge about interrelated subjects—including writing, publishing, screenwriting, film, acting, art, websites, teaching guides and literature—immensely benefits any project on which she works.

She embodies the meaning of “responsible,” is a self-starter, has great character, is trustworthy beyond reproach, is diligent, and an unusually grounded, calm person. In short, she is immensely skilled, responsible, reliable and a pleasure to work with!

I recommend her with utmost enthusiasm and respect."

Imogene Drummond, artist and filmmaker