Vanessa Dreme

What blood type does an editor have? Type O. The best place to start with this review is a dad joke; Vanessa’s many dad jokes made me feel instantly comfortable working with her. She was so respectful of my wishes for the collection and frequently checked in with me about the process and her edits. Not... See more

Working with Vanessa has been one of the best decisions I made for my poetry collection. As an author, handing over such deeply personal work was incredibly daunting. This collection explores my late autism diagnosis, breast cancer, eating disorder recovery, motherhood, faith, and identity, and Vanessa... See more

ABSOLUTELY 10/10! Cannot reccomend her enough. I was completely blown away by her ability to navigate through changes and quick responsiveness. Her attention to detail is out of this world and you can tell she is really invested in the work she completes. I was very appreciative of her willingness to... See more

Always provides suggested changes that improves my work while not diluting my voice. If you're planning to turn your batch into a full collection or chapbook, I highly recommend you add the request for feedback as this is golden. Even if you only have a small batch that isn't yet a collection, the guidance... See more

This is my 2nd time working with Vanessa, and she's done exceptional work once again! She provided clear, honest, and insightful reader feedback. She addressed my concerns directly, whilst also bringing new things to my attention. She's been a valuable and trusted betareader for a story I would trust... See more