A superb close reader, with detailed knowledge of grammar, usage, syntax, and style, Cheyenne Vaughn was the ideal editor of a prose fiction manuscript by a major author that I’d translated for publication from Spanish to English. It was a pleasure to discuss specific choices of vocabulary, tone, and nuance with Cheyenne, whose literary depth and taste are exemplary.

Cheyenne is both scrupulous and efficient—she never misses a deadline. And she does the work with such evident pleasure that her calm enthusiasm infuses the entire project.

— Marguerite Feitlowitz
Author and Translator

An editor who understands what I am attempting to communicate and my writing style, even when I’m not wholly successful, and who can discuss the specifics of a piece’s shortcomings and strengths is the kind of content editor I want. I’ve found that Cheyenne recognizes the value of each writer’s unique voice and helps writers make each piece they write as powerful as possible. It’s clear she has read extensively in different genres and periods: she understands complex narrative and intuitive structures, is sensitive to layers of meaning and the rhythms of language, and pays attention to each piece as a whole and to the particulars — each sentence, each word.

Cheyenne’s terrific at copy editing, too — aware of grammatical rules and, if the writer chooses, how to break them effectively, and of spelling, punctuation, and all the mechanics that help clarify pieces so readers can more easily read and engage with the work.

— Wendy Andersen
Creative Nonfiction Workshop Leader and
Former Newspaper Reporter, Columnist, and Editor

Cheyenne is skilled at giving feedback to writers and pulling out threads and themes which helps writers create cohesive work. She helped me organize my thoughts when I was working on writing a Chapbook. She helped guide me in matching the essays with themes and then assisted me in choosing their order so the Chapbook flowed and made sense. I found her to be gifted in her feedback, and her guidance was gentle, competent, and very perceptive and insightful. I would highly recommend her services.

— Jennifer Goldman
Essayist and Poet

The idea of self publishing a book let alone a full blown picture book would have been a daunting one had it not been for Cheyenne. She guided me through the process with much respect, joy and expertise. She responded to any question I had immediately and efficiently. I’d do it all over again!

— Ines Zeller Bass
Artist and Founder of Sandglass Theater

Cheyenne's guidance significantly improved my writing project. She helped me restructure my manuscript for improved flow and clarity, streamlining my story scenes and dialogue to make them more concise and impactful. We also worked on issues like point of view and pacing. In the past year, I've learned more from Cheyenne than I did in all my writing workshops and college courses combined. I highly recommend working with a professional editor like Cheyenne to anyone serious about improving their writing skills.

— Birgit Sandoval
Novelist