Testimonials
Below are nice things that even nicer people have said about working with me. I value all of the relationships I’ve been able to establish in my line of work, and I am eternally grateful that all of these wonderful folks chose to trust me with their projects!
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General
“Ben has been a critical part of our team at Puzzle Box Horror since he started writing and working with us in early 2021. His writing is top notch and his collaboration is fantastic. He is a rare breed of high output and great communication, which is hard to find with contractors. Ben also assists with promotion and editing, and goes above and beyond in everything he does. I can’t recommend Ben enough as a partner on any project.”
“I had the absolute pleasure of working with Ben Long on several projects including two debut anthologies. He is incredibly detail-oriented and thorough in his work. His enthusiasm and eagerness to was something I greatly appreciated. He offered valuable feedback, suggestions, and was always quick to respond to any questions or concerns that I had. At a time where most people would feel the crushing weight deadlines or even the stress of releasing a book, I felt confident in the quality of work he put forward and was excited for readers to get these books in their hands. Overall, I was extremely impressed with his professionalism and expertise, and I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of editorial services. You owe it to yourself and your readers to hire Ben Long for your next project.”
“Ben is my go-to-guy for all kinds of marketing tasks because he is professional, fast, and basically the sh*t.”
“Ben has boundless optimism, passion and enthusiasm; But more importantly, these traits also come packaged up in a technically water-tight writing style that makes any editor’s job easier. If you’re an editor under pressure, Ben is undoubtedly your man.“
— Chris Matthewman, Founder of BEYOND THE VEIL
Editing
“I worked previously alongside Ben at Beyond the Veil and currently at Puzzle Box Horror, where we freelance write articles on horror. I class Ben as one of my most valuable acquaintances made through writing, a constant source of support and inspiration, as well as doing a fantastic job of editing my novelette WIRED for self-publishing. A highly recommended individual.”
“Ben is a pleasure to work with. Fast, reliable, and pleasant communication all around. With a great eye for detail, there’s nothing he can’t do to make your story shine.”
— Patrick Delaney, author of WITCH 13 and SILVERS HOLLOW
“I’m so happy I chose Ben to edit my short story collection! He’s easy to talk to, was quick to respond to any questions I had, and his edits and feedback were top tier and delivered very quickly. It was also very affordable, and I’m beyond happy with his services and will recommend him to anyone!”
— Brandon Baker, author of THE ENDLESS AND OTHER STORIES
“While preparing my manuscript for submission to agents, I knew I needed someone with a sharp eye and keen insight to help clean things up and smooth over the rough edges. Ben Long stepped into that role beautifully, going above and beyond my expectations, offering expert advice and detailing blind spots in my own narrative voice—tips and tricks that have improved my overall writing toolbox ever since. Professional, intelligent, and efficient, I highly recommend him to any author hoping to take their work to the next level.”
— Hamelin Bird, author of DOUBLE VISION and WAYWARD SUNS
“When I decided to put out my debut collection of short and twisted tales, I had some choices to make. Once my first royalties were in, I decided to reinvest that money and have it properly edited and there was only ever one man for the job, one person I trusted to do this for me – Ben. Ben may be newer to freelancing, but he is not new to the world of spelling and grammar, of homophones and tenses, POVs or active V passive clauses as he is a High School teacher and an avid reader. Back when we were both writing for a platform that no longer exists, he would often edit and address the reviews I was writing, tightening sentences and making the piece stronger. I knew he would do a good job with TTT and I was not disappointed. I was more than happy with the price he charged though and it was totally worth it. I am proud that when the next edition of TTT is available on Amazon, there will be a note inside saying edited by Ben Long. 100% recommended.”
— Janine Pipe, Splatterpunk Award nominated author of TWISTED: TAINTED TALES
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