Portfolio

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  • As an editor and an author, I know that a successful book has a professionally written blurb, and it is also important to have shorter content for other purposes. Anna’s blurb also gave me the perfect elevator pitch. When I talk about my book to people, it’s not just me babbling. Because yes, you need a professional like Anna Barnes. Do not try this at home. I highly recommend Anna, and I absolutely intend to hire her when Book 2 is finished.

    Karin Cather, author of A Million Monkeys, a sci-fi mystery thriller

  • “There are very few promotional text writers who can match Anna’s combination of thoroughness, flexibility, and creativity. She collects tremendous amounts of information about the title and the author, then deep dives into parts of the book itself, as opposed to just reading the creative brief. Her process is iterative and collaborative, ensuring the author is heard and their vision championed. Finally, and simply put, Anna is a wordsmith. There are creative aspects in this line of work that cannot be taught, and Anna has them, which truly sets her apart. I look forward to working with her for many years and books to come.”

    J.D. Redvale, author of The Quantum Grail

  • “It’s a challenge to find editors who know their craft as well as Anna does. As a senior editor, I’ve worked with Anna on countless books, and I’m always awed by her ability to do such consistently excellent work. Her combination of technical expertise with excellent editorial judgment and sensitivity toward authors’ needs is absolute gold. One of the best of the best!”

    Elyse Lyon, book editor