‘I am very grateful for the assistance of Mary Flannery in helping me collate and edit the text of my recent writing project. While bicycling across the United States. over a three-month period, I kept a journal of the people I encountered and the places I saw. She read through the 30,000-word draft and helped me, gave me suggestions for how I might improve the structure, and asked thoughtful questions about the significance of my observations and encounters.
Her gentleness, encouragement, interest, and literary skills helped me in the process of shaping this text into a work I would like to submit for publication. We met several times over the course of a few months during which time she suggested similar literary works I might look to for guidance and insight. She waded through my sometimes-rambling prose and offered some tools to make it comprehensible to other readers.‘
Rev. John Beach, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
'Thank you for a very swift, very professional job. Your comments have been of great value. I have never received such a well-critiqued piece of work before.'
M.N., MA student at the University of Cambridge
‘Thank you for your excellent editing. I was very impressed by the quality and timeliness of your work! What I liked about your work is the fact that you always edited my work without changing my style (proofreaders too often do it!). I also enjoyed your comments and the friendly way in which you suggested more substantial corrections. I think you did a wonderful job... expect to hear from me again very soon!!'
A. N., PhD student in History at the University of Cambridge
‘We at the Child and Youth Friendly Governance Project highly recommend Mary Flannery for her exceptional editorial support and expertise. Mary played a pivotal role in helping us clarify our message and enhance our website, along with other promotional materials. Her prowess as a grant writer is commendable, with a remarkable track record to her name. Beyond her outstanding writing and editing skills, Mary is the model of professionalism and an absolute pleasure to work with. Choose Mary for outstanding results and a delightful working experience.’
Louise Thivant, Founder and Executive Director of the Child and Youth Friendly Governance Project
‘Grant editing is a skill that’s overlooked and under-appreciated. The best grant writers are full of opinions and are talented writers. Mary is both. If you’re willing to engage with serious feedback, the quality of your work—from rough draft to final copy—will meaningfully improve. Plus she works at the speed of lightning!’
Research assistant, Johns Hopkins University
‘Mary supported me through a grant application for the ERC, both the written proposal and preparation for the interview. Mary has an incredible insight into the way that grant applications work, and her feedback was always precise and actionable. I appreciated how much Mary was invested in the success of my project, and also the ways in which she tailored her advice to my field and to my personal strengths. I’m in no doubt that my application was a hundred times better because of Mary’s input. Thank you so much!‘
Z., Bern, Switzerland
‘As a non-native speaker of English, I have used Mary Flannery’s editing services on many occasions over the years while writing grant proposals and academic publications. Her expertise has proven invaluable on each occasion—I can’t recommend her enough.’
Thibaud K., Geneva University Hospital, Geneva, Switzerland
‘I am immensely grateful for Mary’s assistance in editing my cover letter and CV in English. Her professional approach and meticulous choice of words and phrases greatly enhanced my application for an international organization in Geneva. Mary played a pivotal role in helping me present my qualifications effectively. I truly appreciate her dedicated support and highly recommend her services.’
Hanna K., Geneva, Switzerland
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