TESTIMONIALS
"Debbie Ritenour is my go-to wordsmith! I love editing her work because it is readable and engaging, but she also makes my job easier because she knows her way around grammar and style. She is able to adapt to whatever voice and tone or genre that we need, whether it’s a lecture for one of our top administrators, a feature article for our magazine, a series of biographies for an award ceremony, or a cover letter for an annual report. Debbie is highly dependable, always responding to my many email requests promptly and then meeting or beating deadlines for assignments. She is also just a delight to work with. So if you’ve been stressing about finding a trustworthy and effective writer, then stop worrying because you’ve found her! You’ll thank your lucky stars that you hired her. I know I do."
Meilee D. Bridges, content writer, Southwestern University
"I had the good sense and good fortune to hire Debbie Ritenour several years ago as director of publications in an uber-busy marketing communications department. It was one of the best professional decisions in my career. Debbie truly ranks at the top of all the editors I’ve ever worked with. Her eye for making a writer’s words more precise, more accurate, more succinct and more grammatical is exceptional. She juggled multiple publications and conflicting deadlines always with a calm demeanor and a great sense of humor. And she is as good a writer as an editor. I know I can always count on Debbie for a stellar product that exceeds my expectations."
Sue Durio, consultant, Durio Communications
"Debbie is a talented writer and an excellent editor whom I have had the privilege of working with for the past
three years. She has the unique ability to communicate complex issues on a variety of topics and is very responsive
and meets her deadlines. Not only is she an excellent writer but she is a joy to work with and always goes above and beyond. She always asks the right questions, provides feedback on how to make a story or writing project stronger, and knows how to connect the dots! I hope to work with Debbie for many more years to come, and I value our partnership more than anything."
Jennifer Hurtubise, vice president, communications, Indiana Hospital Association
"Debbie Ritenour has been an invaluable asset to our small professional organization. When we engaged her services, she was asked to develop a social media presence for our organization. That was it. We talked a bit, and then she developed Facebook posts and wrote blogs about our organization and the hospice industry. Suddenly, we had an online presence and developed an online following. She did everything that we asked and much more. I can recommend her without reservation."
Larry Farrow, executive director, Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization
"Debbie is a highly creative writer and excellent editor. She was a valuable member of our staff for more than three years. I found Debbie to be an effective and efficient member of our team, and I would enthusiastically recommend her as a consultant, contractor or employee within her several areas of expertise."
Elbert Hutchins, Ed.D., former executive director, Texas Veterinary Medical Association
"I have worked with Debbie Ritenour—writer and editor extraordinaire—for over nine years. During that time, I have hired her for everything from original content development to copy editing/proofreading and have always found her services to be impeccable. She is responsive, flexible, professional and above all has an amazing demeanor and delivers on time, every time. She has edited every one of my five books and I can honestly say that if my writing projects don't have the 'Debbie' touch in the end, I don't feel confident about them."
Shaila Abdullah, designer, writer and author, http://myhouseofdesign.com
"Every freelancer knows that not all editors are alike. Some editors know what they want, communicate clearly, provide helpful assistance along the way, and treat copy gently. Others, not so much. Debbie is the first kind of editor—the kind you like to work for repeatedly. It has been a consistent pleasure to receive thought-out assignments and guidance and to see articles handled as expected. Plus, she is unfailingly pleasant, positive and responsive, even when problems crop up."
Laura Tuma, writer, editor, communications consultant