Meredy Amyx is the most talented, intelligent and sensitive editor with
whom I have ever had the privilege to work. Her comments are insightful
and appropriate; her editing is impeccable. Meredy has the rare and
wonderful gift of being able to bring out the best in a writer's work
without losing the writer's voice or original intent. Her love of language
and of words in combination with one another shines through all of her
work. I wholeheartedly recommend her and I look forward to working with
her in the future.
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—Tina Fox
Former program manager and technical writer, Cisco Systems
Irvine, California
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I am aware Meredy Amyx has had a career as an accomplished editor of technical
writing and I have recently observed her as a literary editor on two occasions.
First, when she functioned as chief architect and general editor of a
commemorative anthology for member writings of South Bay Writers, a group
of 200 and, second, when she edited in comprehensive fashion a disordered
short story I wrote.
With skill, tact and determination she organized the anthology committee
and directed and supervised the six of us as we screened, reviewed and
culled several hundred manuscripts, poems and essays. Meredy made appropriate
final edits of those writings advanced for inclusion. She displayed
great skill in preparing and motivating us and the club membership enthusiastically
received the final product. She taught her committee a lot about the
craft of writing and doing a good critique.
Her comprehensive edit of a short story I wrote was so worthwhile,
I write my current novel with her in mind as "my future reader."
I regret not having her review my first two published books but she
will definitely "doctor" the third, which will make it my
best.
From her writings in our monthly bulletin added to both of my personal
experiences it's obvious to me she can define and has appreciation for
good writing and can stimulate writers in its application. Meredy has
a keen eye and ear for not only basic grammar, punctuation and syntax
but also plot sequence, authenticity and validity. I believe her talent
and organized energy would improve any writer's effort.
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—David Breithaupt, M.D.
Novelist and retired physician
San Jose
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I have used Meredy Amyx's services as an editor through the years—from
editing highly technical computer documentation and educational materials
to editing an essay for admission to graduate school. In every venture
and with every piece, Ms. Amyx has consistently shown respect for the
work (and the writer); a profound command of grammatical and English-language
elements; and incisive ways of tightening my writing. Her suggested edits
were complete and brilliant: from grammar corrections to suggested paragraph
and conceptual rewrites. Her contributions always strengthened my final
product and led to a successful outcome for me: in my job, personal writings,
and educational submissions. And in all this, Ms. Amyx was approachable,
gently questioning, timely, and 100% responsive. I would not hesitate
to recommend her editing and rewriting services to any author in need. |
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—Edna Wallace
Licensed psychotherapist and former technical writer and editor
Los Altos, California |
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Meredy Amyx's developmental edit of my novel, Jaguar Princess,
was both comprehensive and attentive to detail. She gave the manuscript
a thoughtful, careful reading and picked up inconsistencies as well as
repetitions. Any necessary corrections and/or comments were marked on
each page. At the end of the project, she delivered a summary of editing
details as well as an overall critique and tactfully pointed out my strengths
and weaknesses. She was always available to answer questions. With Meredy's
help, I am much closer to making my good story a great story. |
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—Marjorie Bicknell-Johnson
Novelist and retired teacher
Santa Clara, California |
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I partnered with Meredy on several projects while we worked together for
a large computer networking company—I as a technical writer
and program manager, she as editor. Her editing skills were always the
best in our documentation group, and her markups were always clear and
correct. But more than that, Meredy's comments and suggestions pertaining
to the overall structure and communication strategy of a document were
always insightful and helpful. Meredy has a passion for purposeful and
effective written communication, and it shows in her work. She made me
a better writer. |
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—Phil Bailey
Former program manager and technical writer
Wilmington, California |
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I was Meredy's manager at Cisco for more than eight years. She is a very
gifted editor in all facets of editing, from substantive to copyediting
and proofreading. While at Cisco she consistently delivered top-notch
edits on a wide variety of technical documentation. When working on a
document, she had a great eye for the big picture while never losing sight
of the details. Meredy was an excellent problem solver and "out-of-the-box"
thinker. When complex issues arose, whether within the editing team or
in larger, cross-functional arenas, I often turned to Meredy for assistance.
And she always came through with well thought out, practical suggestions
to resolve the issues. Meredy is a consummate professional and was a very
valuable, respected member of the documentation group. I thoroughly enjoyed
our many years working together. |
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—Wink Schuetz
Former Documentation Manager
Cisco Systems, Inc.
San Jose, California |
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During the past eight months I have been collaborating weekly in San Jose
with my editor, Meredy Amyx. My nonfiction stories have become polished
as a result of her editing skills. Her valued recommendations have added
focus and clarity to my work. I have found Ms. Amyx to be professional
and effective as she shares her knowledge and guidance. My writer's voice
has not been compromised, but enhanced by her careful and thorough critique.
I value all aspects of her work, particularly in-depth analysis. She is
a superb teacher; always prepared and thorough—never one to
equivocate. I appreciate her inquisitive style and patient listening as
I reach for answers to pertinent questions. Without reservation, I recommend
Meredy Amyx to anyone who is earnest about writing and serious about potential
publication. |
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—Terry Denevan
Memoirist and retired teacher
San Jose, California |
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