Testimonials
“It took me twenty years of studied self-restraint, aided by the natural decay of my faculties, to make myself dull enough to be accepted as a serious person by the British public.” George Bernard Shaw
The following testimonials have been provided by Ann's clients. No blood was spilt in their extraction.
"I would like to commend Ann Aubrey Hanson for her excellent skills as a copy-editor, and for her professionalism. Ann worked with me on the copy-editing for my volume Hellenisms: Culture, Identity, and Ethnicity, now published by Ashgate, UK. This is an interdisciplinary work with fifteen chapters written by a distinguished group of historians, classicists, anthropologists, ethnographers, and cultural studies and comparative literature scholars on the variegated mantles of Greek ethnicity, and the legacy of Greek culture for the ancient and modern Greeks in the homeland and diaspora, as well as for the ancient Romans and the modern Europeans.
"Ann read the 500 pages of this volume not only with an eye to inconsistencies in style but also with special sensitivity to issues of grammar and syntax. She read the whole document a number of times and also paid attention to content, a rare quality in copy-editors.
"Ann was also instrumental in the creation of a glossary of foreign words and an extensive index, a task she quickly developed the necessary skills for. Ann worked tirelessly with me to complete a thorough index at the required scholarly level.
"I recommend Ann Aubrey Hanson unreservedly to anyone working with tight deadlines. Ann will work efficiently and will not rest until she has completed the task to her client's satisfaction."
Dr. Katerina Zacharia, Chair of the Department of Classics and Archaeology, Loyola Marymount University
"I cannot thank Ann Aubrey Hanson enough for all her help in editing and proofreading my manuscript. Ann took my 400-page Ph.D. dissertation and helped me turn it into a 300-page book which will be published by SUNY Press. She read my manuscript a number of times, paying attention to grammar, syntax, and content. My manuscript had a glossary of foreign words that I had defined. Ann, of course, found words in my manuscript that I myself did not realize I had missed. That shows her wonderful attention to detail. Plus, she finished editing my manuscript two weeks before the deadline I gave her. She is an excellent editor and she is incredibly efficient and professional. I wholeheartedly recommend her to everyone!"
Dr. Saba Soomekh, Theological Studies Department, Loyola Marymount University
"Working with tight time constrictions, Ann Aubrey Hanson delivered both of my manuscripts with detailed corrections. She cast a legion of typos out of my books and helped correct errors that had been for me unseen. I appreciated her professionalism and alacrity in getting my editing work done. If I had my way, she'd work full time for my university, helping me with all my other projects as well."
Dr. Christopher Kaczor, Philosophy Department, Loyola Marymount University
"Ann Aubrey Hanson really deserves my gratitude for patience, guidance, and professionalism in writing and editing this manuscript. She put forth an extraordinary effort to help me understand the things I missed in my narration of the stories."
Dr. Alex Kodiath, author of Elder Care: Precious Presence
"It is with great pleasure that I recommend Ann Aubrey Hanson as an editor. I have worked with Ann since 2007 as she edited several of my scholarly papers. This includes my final Masters in Nursing Project and, most recently, my Doctorate level papers and Capstone book project. Ann has always displayed a high degree of integrity, responsibility, and accessibility in helping me to accomplish my objectives. She provides thorough feedback and is organized and sensitive when providing suggestions for changes in my research papers to enhance their quality. Ann is a wonderful editor. I am happy to give her my wholehearted endorsement."
Maria Rodriguez, RN, MSN, CNS-BC
"Ann's Memoir Writing class has given me an inlet, an outlet, and a new purpose to my life in retirement. The prompts she provides, the constructive criticism she gives, and the enthusiasm with which she approaches each class have given me an opportunity to take a fresh look inward at my life, both past and present, an outlet in the wonderful world of writing, and a new purpose to my life -- the hope of publishing my memoirs to help others reflect on their lives. Do no miss an opportunity to experience the tutelage of this phenomenal woman of letters."
Anne Trevethan Birkhoff
"I highly recommend Ann Aubrey Hanson as an expert in writing compelling and creative marketing messages and documentation. She offers a rare, winning combination of technical aptitude, passion for literature, sense of humor, accuracy in grammar and accepted style, and a crisp writing style. Her practical know-how also adds great value. Ann's award-winning writing will contribute to your success."
Thomas John Hanson, owner Hanson Marketing
"Ann is a creative writer who offers superlative work along with a deep sense of integrity. Her listening skills are above normal in the sense that she has in-depth perception and is able to translate what she hears into meaningful readability."
Patricia Ann Born