“ Donna's editorial instincts and skills are second to none. She also has a true understanding of how journalism and media have evolved. She knows how to leverage the power of social media, mobile and tablets, ebooks and more …. Donna's array of skills, passion for her work and insistence on quality allow her to take a project from concept to reality and refine it in surprisingly original ways. How is Donna to work with? Always professional, enduringly positive, amazingly enthusiastic with enough grit to lead a team to the finish line.”
— Dave Pomije, VP Site Development, Entrepreneur Media
“Donna Wares is a smart, savvy editor, who is flexible and exudes energy and warmth. I love working with her.”
— Jane Isay, author and former Editor-in-Chief Harcourt Publishing
“Donna is a versatile editor and writer--an author of three books, and editor of too many to count. Beyond her stellar skills is her amazing enthusiasm, a buoyant positive spirit that inspires everyone around her and enhances every project. Nothing is impossible when Donna is in the mix.”
-- Paddy Calistro, Publisher, Angel City Press
“She's a pro and she's easy to work with -- a rare combination indeed!”
-Kim Grant, Acquisitions Editor at Countryman Press and Sutro Media
“My heartfelt thanks to Donna Wares for her superb editing.”
--Antonio Damasio,
author of Looking for Spinoza: Joy, Sorrow and the Feeling Brain
author of Looking for Spinoza: Joy, Sorrow and the Feeling Brain
“Donna Wares is a story's best friend. She is skilled at divining what works are really about and helping writers to communicate that essence – in their own style, not hers.”
“I've been through a lot of editors in the newspaper and book world, and Donna Wares is among the very few I trust. That's because she trusted me – my instincts, my ear – and trusted herself.”
“She listens. She cares. She helps writers say it better. That's what it's all about.”
— Maria LaGanga, San Francisco writer for the Los Angeles Times
“I've been through a lot of editors in the newspaper and book world, and Donna Wares is among the very few I trust. That's because she trusted me – my instincts, my ear – and trusted herself.”
“She listens. She cares. She helps writers say it better. That's what it's all about.”
— Veteran writing coach Jim Hayes
