Testimonials

Poets. Artists. Students. Everyday people. 

 Testimonials
 




 
 
 
I bless the day I met Ralph. Working with him on my poetry has taken me to a deeper understanding of expression. His insight reinforces my confidence.
— FLO OY WONG, ACCLAIMED ARTIST AND RECENT POET
Flo Oy Wong at the launch of her poetry book, Dreaming of Glistening Pomelos, in Berkeley, California — the fulfillment of a lifetime dream.

Flo Oy Wong at the launch of her poetry book, Dreaming of Glistening Pomelos, in Berkeley, California — the fulfillment of a lifetime dream.

 

 
 
Ralph’s feedback always makes me think. I love how he can be so open and yet stay objective to the thought process. I highly recommend Ralph to anyone needing an editor who is open, responsible, committed, and timely!
— TERESA PROCTOR, AUTHOR OF "THE GOLDEN KEY TO UNDERSTANDING: HEALING WITH MARY MAGDALENE"
 
 

 
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Ralph helped me put my book together. I am grateful for his expertise and attention to detail but most of all for his openness to me and intuition about the book I was trying to write. He is fast, reliable, and supportive.
— DR. LEE EMBREY, AUTHOR OF "A TRAINING GROUND FOR LOVE: COUPLES RELATIONSHIP AS A PATH TO LIGHT"
 
 

 
 
Ralph Dranow’s editing of my memoir in poetry helped me do deeper work through revision and additional writing. He has the insight and understanding of a poet and writer. He is compassionate when reading sensitive material and skillful in noting strengths and where a story can be improved.
— JEANNIE LUPTON, POET, MEMOIR WRITER, READING SERIES COORDINATOR
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ralph is a very good listener who allows you to fully express yourself, which greatly clarifies the next step you will take. He is a gentle, supportive presence who elicits confidence in the writer.
— BILLY WEPRIN, ARTIST, AUTHOR OF "GIFTS OF THE DAY"

Ralph has proven to be an excellent editor of stories. He is knowledgeable and supportive—a joy to work with!
— REBECCA FIELD, AUTHOR OF "TO CHOOSE THE FIRE OF THE COSMOS"
Because of Ralph’s writing and editing assistance with my essays, I got into a top Ivy League school, which is among the top five programs in the country for my major, urban planning. Thank you!
— MARY M.

Ralph showed me great compassion while providing expedient and thorough editing for my memoir. Thank you for making my work shine.
— DANIELLE BERGAN, AUTHOR OF "IT'S ALWAYS OKAY TO BE ME: A JOURNEY TO RECOVERING LOST HOPE"