“Tilly has very rare gifts of perception and expression and candour. I taught her for just one term at Oxford University, a few years back, when she took a course of mine in the Possibilities of Criticism. But I remember her contributions as if they were yesterday. Her writing is stunningly immediate. It (or she) has the very unusual gift of not lying. This isn’t just about reciting facts or staying faithful to the historical record, it is the ability to touch the quick of things, to see as it were underneath the carapace of convention, and to draw out the motives of a felt moment as though they are happening exactly now. She has a beautifully permeable way of reading such that the work seeps into her and begins to alter her. All of this makes her an outstanding editor.” —Simon Palfrey, Author (FICTION)
“Tilly is reliable, efficient and thorough… yet also magical. I have loved her editorial input." —Katherine Chidiac, Teacher (NON-FICTION)
“Tilly has good and up-to-date knowledge of the current publishing industry. Her intuition is sharp, especially when identifying elements that may not resonate with the market. As such, engaging her at earlier stages can be particularly valuable. She offers detailed and insightful feedback that can inspire an author’s creative thinking. For international authors, she brings a valuable insider’s perspective, helping them refine their work to better align with the expectations of the dominant English-speaking market.” —SEEYOO Publishing, Hong Kong (FICTION)
“What does a writer need from an editor? It’s something about knowing when to go in and when to back off. When to encourage and reassure, and when and how to change what you have. Coolness under pressure. Endless enthusiasm. Being there but not too there. All of this besides all the actual skills of course…
TV has them all.” —Lulu Norman, Translator (NON-FICTION)
“Tilly is a caring and courageous editor. She gets under the skin of your manuscript and figures out things you didn't even know were in there. I have been edited before but did not expect this level of commitment and sincerity. I have a lot of work to do but I feel my work will be better for it. Thank you, Tilly!” —Ronan O’Driscoll, Writer-in-training (FICTION)
“Tilly is extremely professional in her approach and is an intelligent, confident editor with a nuanced feel for writing. She was very helpful with formatting advice especially when it came to writing up footnotes and creating a bibliography.” —Caroline David, PhD Student (NON-FICTION)
“Tilly is a very friendly, talented and focused editor. She really took the time to get to know me as a writer to ensure that my authentic voice shone through. She gave me very detailed and thorough comments that got me thinking about how I could draw my readers even further and gave me the encouragement I needed to persevere. I would highly recommend her.” —Steve Altman, Psychotherapist and Shamanic Practitioner (FICTION)
“I’ve had the great pleasure of working alongside Tilly as she’s undertaken to edit my Educational Psychological Assessment reports. Tilly is an outstanding person with a natural ability with words and with an instinctive understanding of children’s minds, which has proved invaluable to this work. Her edits and suggestions are always astute and insightful, and Tilly’s positive nature, commitment to personal excellence, and expertise make her a joy and privilege to work with.” —Dr Sabine Stienert-Parker, Educational Psychologist (NON-FICTION)