"Jaclyn gave me such thorough and meaningful feedback. You know when someone reads something you wrote, and they tell you they liked it? That feels nice. But Jaclyn spent time describing how particular phrases or sections made her feel, and it was her emotional reflection on my piece that made me feel like the piece was successful. Thank you for caring so much about what you do!"

"Jaclyn, firstly, you are warm, personable, and down-to-earth. This, for me, was a key element of the experience. It's not easy to show one's work, and especially to those further along in the field, so your approachability gets a five star rating! And, your suggestions were marvellous. I returned to my writing desk with a new energy and set of eyes. I feel like I have been propelled to the next level in the writing journey. Thank you!"

"I was feeling frustrated and stressed out before, and now I have a clear plan for what comes next in mind. Thank you!"

"Jaclyn made me feel so welcome and super comfortable the moment I met her."

"The best part of the consultation was how genuinely supportive and understanding of my concerns you were. The space you created for conversation was safe and inviting, and I'm very appreciative of that."

"Jaclyn squeezed in so much useful info in such a short amount of time! She has a very approachable, friendly vibe. She made it easy to ask questions and was very informative about both pursuing a professional writing career and about elevating the craft side of one's writing career. She shared resources and recommended books. I got a lot more out of the session than I imagined I could. Highly recommend."

"Our discussion around point of view bolstered my confidence - I came away encouraged that I can do this project and do it well.... You are a great listener and an insightful coach!"

"[The best part was] getting to meet with a neurodivergent writer (like me!). Jaclyn is so talented, and genuinely warm and sincere. Her comments on my work were super helpful."

"Jaclyn was the best part. She was incredibly helpful, kind, and encouraging. Meeting with her was easily the highlight of my month. After her guidance and feedback, I finally had the courage to submit some of my poems to literary journals."

"Sometimes you just need an extra set of eyes who can see the story in a different way and the potential of the work to keep you going. I really enjoyed our discussion that came out of the consultation and was related to the work. Jaclyn made it comfortable for me to talk about my project and was very welcoming in our meeting. I am very grateful."

"[The best part was] Jaclyn's sweet, kind yet focused demeanour. I felt immediately at ease....I learned so much in a short time and I've come away believing in my writing."

"Our conversation was inspiring and deep."

"The flexible, conversational nature was really helpful, and let me feel more engaged in the creative process! I was really happy that you didn't mind my (scattered) ideas, and you jumped off my points into helpful, practical suggestions that take the chaotic nature of life into account. As someone who writes about situations of trauma and pain, I'm always nervous to show people my writing (for a variety of reasons), and while of course, I felt that way initially, I appreciated the tenderness with which you approached your feedback."

"Prepared, knowledgeable, experienced. What more could I ask for? You conducted the session with ease and grace. Without gushing, overall it was a really beautiful experience.... There are few writers who demonstrate their love of the written word and of people in equal measure."

"You took the time to be thorough with the edits on my piece, and it shows. I find many of the edits to be helpful and will incorporate a good chunk of them into my novel. You've provided constructive criticism in a warm and encouraging manner. I appreciate everything you've done to help me hone my writing. Thanks, Jaclyn!"