“As a first-time author with a very Type A personality, I was literally sick trying to find an editor who would complement my personality, writing style, and collaborative expectations. On top of that, as a Black woman, I always prioritize working with Black professionals first. I feel so fortunate to have found Ariel. Having worked with her for beta reading, line editing, and copyediting, I can say that every experience was deeply professional, went above and beyond, and honored the story I wanted to tell. Ariel's combination of patience, easy-going demeanor, and sheer expertise are rare to come by. She is fairly priced for the immense value she brings to my manuscripts and creative process. Plus, she's never afraid to be appropriately candid—good or bad—while continuing to hype you up. If you're looking for a thorough, open-minded, and consistently responsive (no ghosting here) editing partner who wants to see you win and doesn't gatekeep, Muddled Ink is the place to be.