Mat is a dream to work with. Honestly, working with Mat feels more like a collaboration than a client relationship because they consistently provide thoughtful feedback that genuinely makes my work better. They’re reliable, communicative, and bring a level of professionalism that’s hard to find. Every interaction leaves me feeling more confident in the project. If you’re considering hiring Mat, do it. You won’t regret the decision. They have my highest recommendation.
— M.A. Wardell
I hired Mat to do a disability sensitivity read for my latest release, and it was the best decision I've ever made! They were an absolute dream to work with—no question was too much, they were unbelievably patient while listening to and elevating any concerns I had before we started, their feedback was delivered within the timeline we had agreed upon, and their communication was clear, prompt, and judgement-free. I couldn't have asked for a better service, and I felt so much more at ease after they'd read my book.
I would recommend Mat for sensitivity reading in a heartbeat, and they will be my first choice for every story I write in the future.
— Eryn Hawk
Mat was so communicative and lovely to work with! They really take the time to personalize your graphics and work with you one on one to make sure you love the end result. Would highly recommend!
— Katherine McIntyre
As a sensitivity reader, Mat Mansfield provided nuanced and constructive feedback while offering suggestions that helped me strengthen character representation. Their feedback was thoughtful and empathetic, drawing on their knowledge and expertise while giving me the confidence to publish my story knowing it does not perpetuate harmful stereotypes. The communication was prompt and timely. I’m so grateful to Sleeping Raccoon Author Services and I look forward to working with them in the future!
— Nicole vanAuken
Working with Mat is a dream. They're easy to communicate with, do excellent work, and are always on time. I dreaded creating promo images for book releases--and when I did, they weren't all that good. Working with Mat has made my life easier, but it has also been a big step up in the quality of my promo graphics. If you're thinking about working with Mat, do it. You won't regret it.
— Gregory Ashe
I really appreciate the way Mat highlighted virtues of the manuscript and, at the same time, key areas to consider for development and refinement. Mat’s comments there will be invaluable as I undertake revisions. Mat’s responses to my questions about my draft were precisely what I was looking for in a beta read. Above all – and this is what I tend to value most in an editor – Mat was able to see and understand my vision for this text, and to help me as I work to reach that goal.
— Brett Behm
Mat’s comments are always so well presented and even the “easy” ones make me step back and really think about what's been said and how to best address it. These are my favorite edits because they feel like a conversation and I love being able to work through them in that way.
— Alexandra Hale