Kari was perfect for me…
I loved working with Kari! She did everything she said she would and delivered on time, each time. I was concerned that I wouldn’t be able to find an editor for my book who would honor my personal style. She preserved my conversational style and let me word things the way I wanted to. Like ending a sentence with “to” or starting one with “Like.” My topic was aviation and I was so pleased that Kari looked carefully for words or phrases that non-pilots might not understand. This was really helpful. Kari never insisted that I make changes but just made suggestions that I could agree with or not. Of course she also corrected my typos and kept me consistent as well as pointing out that I repeated an anecdote a couple of times. I felt from the first communication that Kari was perfect for me. I’m glad to say that she was. I am pleased to give her the highest recommendation.
Beth N., author
I am consistently impressed…
I have worked with Kari Bartkus on a wide variety of projects, ranging from creating thought-provoking pieces for curriculum to crisp, informative brochure and web site copy. I am consistently impressed with her insights and the command she has of her craft. Her writing is clear, colorful and well-organized. Kari understands deadlines and has established a record of turning around projects well within the agreed upon timeline. She is also a gifted editor, pulling together the ideas from a rough piece of copy and turning into more effective communication. Kari delivers all of this with the confident, helpful attitude born of experience. I recommend her without reservation!
Michael B., Art Director/Communications Specialist
I wholeheartedly recommend…
Always reliable and on time, Kari has assisted me with 13 full-length fiction novels. Her editing is performed with integrity, and she treats no two works exactly alike. Her technical skills shine, yet her compassionate, down-to-earth nature makes her critiques and recommendations easy to digest and understand. Whenever I have a question, Kari is happy to explain or provide supplementary materials to help me through the process. I wholeheartedly recommend Kari Bartkus to ALL authors looking to improve and polish their work.
P. Anastasia, author (website link)
Exceeded my expectations considerably…
Kari is a professional proofreader. She is reliable and knowledgeable with what she does. Not only does she catch errors and places that might trip up the reader, but offers top quality work. I want to thank you, Kari, for the outstanding job. You were a rare find for me. Not only did you complete the work within the time-frame promised, but the quality exceeded my expectations considerably. I would not hesitate in recommending her to others or using her again myself.
Emily A. Edwards, author
Kari was crucial…
BRILLIANT! Kari was crucial in helping me edit and write my marketing book. Finally, someone that quickly “gets it” without needing a lot of direction and is able to add additional insights of her own. Had it not been for her ability to pull concepts out of my head and provide clarity to what I had, I’m not sure that I would have finished without pulling out all of my hair! She is a skilled & talented writer and communicator. I appreciated her professionalism, timeliness, and sense of humor. If you need someone that can take your ideas and improve upon them- DON’T INTERVIEW ANOTHER CONTRACTOR, just hire Kari LOL!
Tiffany, author
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5 ***** STARS all the way! Kari was kind, thoughtful, professional, knowledgeable, and PROMPT! She followed instructions and kept up with me about the project turnaround times. Thank you SO much, Kari! I appreciate your help and it would be my pleasure to work with you again!
It has been such a pleasure working with Kari. She is extremely detailed oriented and does great work. Thanks, Kari.
Kari was great to work with. She was in constant communication, provided great editing services, and helped us reach a tight deadline. I would recommend Kari and we would certainly use her again. Thank you!
One again Kari has done fabulous work and adhered to my deadline. She’s very prompt, easy to work with, and always keeps me posted throughout the entire process. My book series needs to be just perfect and I am confident she has helped me achieve that perfection! I wholeheartedly recommend her for YOUR editing project!
Kari was an absolute pleasure to work with! She was professional, communicated quickly, and provided excellent work. She also completed her edits of my book ahead of schedule. I will definitely work with Kari again in the future!
Simply amazing work! I decided one day that I needed to make space for me to focus on other things. I am ecstatic that I let it go and placed in the hands of someone that gave me exactly what I needed and more!
Kari’s level of communication was awesome! The work done was very professional and she met the deadline given. I am looking to use her again for upcoming projects.
I highly recommend Kari for proofreading and editing. She’s helping me a great deal and keeping the price affordable. Great job!
Kari was great. She got the job done quickly and was even incredibly patient with me while I was away and couldn’t get back to her as quickly as I would have liked. Definitely a great contractor. Would hire again.
Kari’s skills are second to none! She helped us make our letter much stronger and clearer. Thanks!
Kari’s proofreading was extremely fast and professional, and I was very happy with the result. One of the best freelancers.
Kari is very talented, very easy to work with, and she is always on time. This was our third project, would recommend absolutely.
As I have come to expect from her, Kari completed this task expeditiously and without needing much direction from me. She really knows how to take your idea and run with it. Great job- can’t wait to work with her again!
Kari was skilled and timely; can’t give higher praise given my immediate need and her quick work! Highly recommend!
Kari was a pleasure to work with and did a perfect job transcribing our leadership presentation. Thank you for your time and attention to this project.
Kari did a great job helping to proofread an article for me for publication in an academic journal for communication. In addition to her proofreading and editing skills, she also has a great working knowledge of APA.
Kari was great to work with. Great communication, met deadline, end result was great. Will work with her again.
I have used Kari in the past and will continue to use her in the future. She does quality work in a timely manner.
Kari did a fantastic job and I would recommend her, without hesitation, to anyone.
Super fast and thorough. I was blown away to see the job done in less than 24 hours. Thanks Kari, hope to work with you again in the future.
Kari was very personable and easy to work with.
Thank you for the fast and affordable editing.
Kari is a great freelancer who I wouldn’t hesitate to hire again.
Thank you! In addition to your work, I greatly appreciate your feedback on the manuscript.
Kari is very professional and a pleasure to work with!
Good stuff!
Excellent as always!
Always satisfied with Kari’s work. She turned this around for me a tight deadline without a problem.
This is the second time I have used Kari and she has done great work for me both times.
As always Kari was exceptional!!! It’s been a pleasure working with her and will hire her again!
Excellent work, thank you!
It was a pleasure working with Kari.
Great work, great timing, thanks.
Excellent proofreading!
She did a great job.
Kari is a delight to work with. To the point, fast, and delivers excellent feedback. No negative feedback to give.
Kari is a wonderful person to work with. Great worker!!! Keep it up!!! Thanks a lot Kari!!!
Kari is the best. Very talented, clear writer and a breeze to collaborate with.
Super work!
Very friendly and helpful.
