The Renbourne Agency has some of the best editors I know of!"
- Kurt Vonnegut, author of Slaughterhouse Five and numerous other novels -
Past Advisory Board member of The Writers' Workshop of Asheville
Past Advisory Board member of The Writers' Workshop of Asheville
Kurt Vonnegut with Senior Editor Karen Ackerson in 1994, at a benefit for The Writers' Workshop of Asheville.
These are the hardest-working editors I've come across - they are knowledgeable, painstaking and really care about their clients."
- Peter Matthiessen, National Book Award winning author of over 35 books including The Snow Leopard
Past advisory board member of TWWOA
Past advisory board member of TWWOA
E.L. and Helen Doctorow, Karen Ackerson, Gail Godwin, and Peter Matthiessen at a benefit for The Writers' Workshop of Asheville.
I was happy to come to Asheville in support of The Writers' Workshop with 2 benefit readings. They're bloody marvelous - especially their editors at Renbourne!"
- John Le Carre, author of "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" and 40 other novels.
We were thrilled to come to The Writers' Workshop of Asheville for readings and workshops! It was wonderful for us to be together at these events!"
- Eudora Welty and Reynolds Price, two of the South's best-loved authors.
Thank you so much for your edits and the two different versions...
How thorough and professional! I am just so grateful for what you've given me. You're awesome!"
- Sylvia B., Charleston, SC
Karen: Thanks, thanks, thanks.
It flows so much better now. You turn sharp thoughts into softer ones. It's a secret you possess. I'm going to make it into a story and will re-send it. I'm lucky as heck to have you as an editor!"
- Julia G., Lansing, MI
Dear Renbourne editors,
Thank you so much for the grand job you did in editing Dangerous Seas for me. You really took me to school. I learned a lot. My writing is leaner and better already. Best of all my manuscript is ready for submission! You have boosted my confidence tremendously. I have come out of this experience with greater determination to finish the trilogy I have planned. I'll be back to ask you to assist me. Again, thank you."
- Richard S., San Francisco, CA
I plan to continue hiring your editors, as soon as I finish the final chapters.
Your help has been invaluable."
- Jim R., Nashville, TN
Hey Karen,
I wanted to write to you and tell you the exciting news! Echoes of Pemberley has been picked up by a small press that specializes in Romance, Historic Fiction, and Pride and Prejudice sequels. They have offered me a good contract. The novel will be printed both in mass paperback and Ebook format. Needless to say I am extremely excited, but I couldn't have done it without you. The fact that the book was already edited gave me an edge above other submissions. I will keep you updated on release dates and such. Thank you again and The Renbourne Agency!"
- C.I. Hensley, Boston, MA
Dear editors,
You did an excellent job paring the stories down, especially the memoir. I did review four of the six stories, and am learning the importance of toning down the imagery in order to stay on track with the story line. I certainly will use your services in the future!"
- Victor V., Los Angeles, CA
Hi Karen,
You're the closest I've ever come to seeing an editor at work. You are great!"
- Joan G., New York, NY