Sharon provided me with a manuscript assessment that was professional, insightful, and profoundly useful. Her points were detailed, thoughtful and highlighted the positive as much as any areas for improvement, which I found extremely helpful. Her follow up consultation was excellent and I cannot recommend her highly enough. She is a delight to collaborate with, and I will be back for book two. —Louise E. Hollamby (Author of Sienna Fitch)—
Sharon has an incredible talent for finding the magical backbone of every story. Her vision will help you unlock the best version of your work and connect maximally with your audience. —Sarah van Bonn (Writer)—
Sharon gave my manuscript such thoughtful attention. Her feedback was clear, practical, and really helped me polish the story while keeping my voice intact. She pointed out what worked, suggested smart tweaks, and gave me the confidence to send it out on submission. I went on to quickly find an agent and my debut novel, Sweetness in the Skin, went to 7-way auction in the UK and also sold in the US, Canada, Italy and other territories. I’m so grateful for her insight and support! —Ishi Robinson (Author of Sweetness in the Skin)—
I’ve had the privilege of working closely with Sharon for years through our writing classes and as co-host of the Story Strumpets podcast, where we provided constructive feedback to emerging writers. Sharon has an exceptional ability to identify the core issues in a manuscript and guide authors toward meaningful solutions. She has a knack for seeing the story you’re actually trying to tell, even when you’ve gotten tangled up in your own words. Her feedback cuts straight to the heart of what isn’t working—whether it’s character motivation, pacing, or narrative structure—and helps writers unlock their work’s full potential with clear, actionable direction for improvement. —Erin O’Loughlin (Writer)—
Sharon D. Mertins 