“Sarah Cypher is one of the most intuitively gifted editors of fiction I've encountered.”

Jane McCafferty (repped by Aragi Inc.)

“There are editors and then there's Sarah. Her input is like rocket fuel. She's good at everything. Big stuff and small. Structural issues and poignant character beats. All of it.”

C. E. Tobisman (repped by Sanford J. Greenburger Assoc.)

“Sarah's suggestions were very specific and made so much sense. She really has a rare gift--I've never worked with a more competent, imaginative editor before.”

Karan Bajaj (repped by Levine Greenberg Literary Agency)

"I've been diligently re-writing using Amelia Beamer’s edit letter and finding it truly invaluable to have these editorial notes and comments as a guide; it has really helped me see the manuscript with fresh eyes, and I'm grateful for the work The Threepenny Editor put in."

William Morassutti, Editor and Marketing Executive

“The Threepenny Editor was one of the best investments I've made. Thank you for helping me bring my novel up to a higher level. You are amazing!”

Rob Hopper (repped by AEI International)

Sarah's editing was a gift. Her ability to see through my second language catapulted a few colorful stories into a bona fide memoir. She was relentless and professional, her attention to detail exquisite, her understanding of worlds not her own impressive. Sarah will turn the most delicate and precious memories into literature.

Myriam Lopez, “I Only Lied a Little”

I just wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU to Sarah and team for the outstanding job they did on my novel. THE MAN FROM LAGOS has been very well received. I couldn't have done it without you all.

Bayo Fasinro, “The Man from Lagos”

“Sarah is an amazingly gifted editor. She immediately focused on what my manuscript needed and taught me how to improve my writing. I strongly recommend her.”

Kathleen Walker (repped by the MacGregor Agency)

“With Sarah, the editorial communication process I had was insightful, professional, supportive, and respectful--good training for the road ahead.”

Chris Rice (repped by Victoria Sanders & Assoc. Agency)

“True beauty lies in the details! Much like a sculptor's scalpel, Sarah's edits have helped highlight the intricacies of my work. My characters are more vivid and my plot more resonant. Thanks!”

Sanjiv Behera

“Sarah's consistency, patience and dedication helped my novel achieve the highest editorial standard possible.”

Linda Horowitz

“My novel was a bit sprawling and indulgent until Sarah provided the macro-level criticism I needed to streamline the various story arcs and keep the novel flowing.”

Mark Radcliffe, New York, NY

“Sarah went above and beyond my expectations. Her care and conscientiousness really shine through.”

Robert Kennedy

“Hiring Sarah was the best investment we could have made! Thanks to her suggestions, our book has undergone a metamorphosis, emerging as a strong, solid, and marketable novel.”

Shelley McClanahan

“Sarah is an A-1 professional, and always comes up with terrific ideas. There is no other editor with whom I would choose to work.”

Stephen Maitland-Lewis (Winner of the 2012 Benjamin Franklin Award)

“Sarah's feedback is insightful, positive, and constructive. It has given me the direction I needed.”

Nicola Connelly, Ireland

“Sarah Cypher not only improved my novel, she taught me how to be a better writer. She is highly skilled in her craft, and was with me every step of the way.”

Daniel Duguay, Ottawa, ON

“Working with Sarah took my writing career to the next level. She helped my manuscript thrive, & I learned SO MUCH along the way! She goes above & beyond - plus she's a delight!”

Katya Lidsky, LA

“Sarah's language skills and insight for story are nearly Jedi, her gentleness with writers is angelic, and her timeliness and commitment to deadlines would inspire FedEx.”

Mike Caron, Beaverton, OR

“Rewriting with Sarah guiding via her gentle yellow balloons is like growing a new lobe in my brain.”

Stuart Hodes, NYC

“I truly appreciate Sarah’s thorough attention to the work, the time she takes, and her integrity.”

Maisie MacKinnon, Oregon City, OR

“Sarah Cypher is a true professional and a pleasure to work with. ... Her guidance gave me the confidence to go back and revise, and her attention to detail was remarkable.”

Jen Knox (San Antonio, Tex.)

“My first impression of Sarah's comments on my memoir was, 'She gets it.' She helped with character and clarity, but mostly she helped me achieve a more consistent theme throughout.”

Liz Alani (repped by Paul S. Levine Literary Agency)