“I am 80 years old, have a master’s degree, and am a published playwright who has taken editing advice and courses over the years. I appreciate the accuracy and diligence Matt demonstrated in editing a novel manuscript I sent him. I wish I had received this quality of critical analysis four decades ago! Matt provided what no one else has been able to offer me and gave me a fighting chance to succeed in this highly competitive field.”—Frank F., playwright and aspiring novelist

“The absolute best in the business! There is not a subject, genre, style, or medium Matt is not a natural fit to bounce real, refined, or raw works off of. You don’t know it yet, but your writing needs this pro’s gentle-yet-sharp, red pen. I won’t let one of my pieces be seen in public without an O’Brien edit.”—Matt L., writer, editor, and professor

“Recently, I hired O’Brien Editing Services for editing work on my book and, as usual, Matt did a stellar job! I have used his editing services in the past, and when it came to this very important project he was the first person I called. On top of being easy going and pleasant, he is thorough, communicative, timely, and his price fits my budget. I highly recommend O’Brien Editing Services!”—Paul R., business owner

“I like working with O’Brien Editing Services because of how accessible and collaborative it is. Matt and I maintained contact throughout the editing process for my latest novel. He was quick and thorough, and also honest and gentle in his feedback. He helped bring some much-needed perspective to a book that I was a little too close to.”—Jeff D., author and journalist

“Matt edited several of my short stories and provided detailed feedback on word choice and plot and made the pieces tighter and more readable. His edits also made me a more conscious writer. When I applied to MFA creative-writing programs, I was admitted into the program of my choice on the merits of one of the stories Matt edited.” —Joe W., teacher and grad-school applicant

“Matthew O’Brien is an incisive and thoughtful editor whose intuition for what makes writing great comes from his intrinsic understanding of literary prose and the craft of storytelling. His feedback is constructive and encouraging. He has a knack for identifying and elevating a writer’s voice and strengths without over-inserting his own opinion. Above all, he is a gifted writer, which makes him an authority on turning a good idea into a captivating story.”—Krista D., short-story writer

“I’m from Iran and I write in Farsi, but some of my books and stories have been translated into English. After the translation, I passed one of my stories and novels on to Matt, and he helped both reach their potential. He improved not only the language and style, but, as a writer himself, he understood the essence and emotion of the works. He brought an editor’s eye and an artist’s heart to the projects.”—Moniro R., bestselling author