“Ironically, it is hard for me to find the words to perfectly describe the personal and professional talents of Ms. Carla Dean. I truly appreciated her ability and willingness to work with me, even when I wanted to scratch the whole project. Simple words cannot express my sincere gratitude for her time, commitment, and patience. Carla was incredibly helpful, very knowledgeable, and always offered sound advice. Her ability to stay focused is second to none. She has integrity and is fully committed to the author’s wishes. As a first-time writer, I had a lot to learn quickly. Carla’s own determination and one-woman cheerleading tactics helped me create a great story. Her professionalism, prompt return of phone calls and emails, and special touch to the rewrites made writing my first novel a breeze! Thank you so much for all your help.”

Madison Taylor,
Author of Scattered Lies

“Carla M Dean, editor extraordinaire (U Can Mark My Word), is simply the best. She took the time to focus on the detail, provide much-needed suggestions on formatting, referencing, and wording. Carla is one of the best. Her experience with the genre proved to be invaluable. Patience coupled with professionalism, are there any two stronger words? My book flows effortlessly like a river now. Thank you so much, Carla, for being there for me. I highly recommend U Can Mark My Word.”

—Jesse Sharpe,
Author of Reading While Black

“I have written numerous books over the years. However, when it came time to format my own book to launch my publishing company, there was only one person that I trusted to handle the project. That person was Carla Dean of U Can Mark My Word. Carla's reputation preceded her, and she is known throughout the industry for her first-class editorial work. My own experiences with Carla were outstanding. Her work was excellent, her turnaround time was fast, and she was a complete pleasure to work with. I plan on working with Carla on many future projects as my company grows. If you want excellent service, with a pleasant personality, then go to Carla Dean at U Can Mark My Word.

—Caleb Alexander,
Author of Belly of the Beast

“I just want to thank you, Editor Dean a.k.a. Chopper Style, for everything you’ve done for me as a writer. Two years ago, when I submitted my first manuscript to you, I was told upfront with constructive criticism that with some work it could be a great novel. I want to personally thank you for seeing the potential in my work and having the patience to teach a former football player the ins and outs of writing. Even though I wanted to hold on to unnecessary gibberish that slowed the pace of my novels down, I appreciate you standing firm, which resulted in my projects becoming smooth page-turners that are read by many readers throughout the world.”

—Deaubrey Devine
Author of Destiny, Hope, Faith, Divine and My Purpose 

“I had heard a few horror stories about the literary world and was a bit overwhelmed with all I needed to do to get my first book in print. Ms. Dean was referred to me by a reputable publishing company, and after the first conversation with her, I knew my manuscript would be in good hands. Her attention to detail and flow is awesome, and her ability to grasp the concept of your idea and turn it into a masterpiece is priceless. I received many great reviews with my expertly polished first novel. Thanks, Carla Dean!”

—Barbara Grovner,
Author of Even Numbers

“Carla M. Dean is by far one of the best editors I've worked with to date. She truly has a gift for crafting out the best in a writer's story. Never missing a beat, she was able to help enhance my literary work without losing my voice.”

—Terry B.,
Author of The E Collection: A New Definition of Erotica

“Carla is a pleasure to work with. Not only is she prompt, she made every effort to work with me financially, and she made it a point to recognize my voice as an author. She became very involved with my story, which allowed her to make appropriate suggestions concerning my characters and their actions. I recommend her to those authors looking for a quality editor who cares about their work.”

—Portia A. Cosby,
Author of Lesson Learned: It Is What It Is

“The role and responsibilities of an editor include the ability to problem-solve, think ‘outside of the box,’ accuracy to detail, and insight into new and innovative ideas. Carla Dean is all of this and much more! She is a much-needed asset to the entire team of Total Package Publications and working with her has been a rewarding experience!”

—David L.,
CEO of Total Package Publications
Author of Chalk Outline Confessions, Over Your Dead Body, and My Life Is a Movie

“Carla Dean is the truth! She did justice to my sophomore novel, The Track. Ms. Dean had my words jumping off the pages with the type of diction I had in mind for my fiction. Money well spent. I'd suggest her to any writer in the game!”

“Editor Carla Dean is one of the best editors I have ever worked with! She is extremely diligent and professional ... the public expects your work to be perfect and she makes it happen for Déjà Vu Publications! Our Street Lit authors have a way with words and Carla rides right along with the lingo. I highly recommend Ms. Carla Dean she is the A+ Editor in this industry.”

—Deborah Cardona,
CEO of Déjà Vu Publications
Author of Chained and Twofold; Publisher of The Cartel Vixen by Tiffany Wright

“I can’t begin to sing the praises of working with Carla Dean! She was very professional, timely, and effective. She took my manuscript and helped to make it in line with industry standards, while not taking anything from the story. She kept in constant contact, communicated with me throughout the process, and met every deadline she promised. I highly recommend using her if you are in need of an editor. I am working on my sequel and will be enlisting her services again once I am done. Thanks for helping to make my dream come true, Carla!”

—Corey J. Barnes
Author of What Is This Love Thing All About?

“Carla Dean is a superb editor with excellent grammar, punctuation, spelling, style, and usage skills. Ms. Dean knows and understands how to accommodate your personal style to meet the expectations of your reading audience. While she provides a thorough correctness of your manuscript, she still allows the writer to express their ideas unambiguously and elegantly.”

—Sabrina S. McAfee
CEO of Write On Publishing
Author of Matters of the Heart

“Carla Dean is truly a Goddess of editing. My book has gone through many edits, but I must say this was the best editing job that anyone has done. She made it sound better and gave great advice that will help me while writing my next book. If you want your book to jump out to the public, then I suggest you hire Carla Dean. She gets the job done right.”

—Tiffany Wright
Author of The Cartel Vixen

"My manuscript was given the upmost attention, promptly and professionally. Carla Dean gives you the undivided attention your work deserves. If you want a reputable editor mixed with years of expertise, U Can Mark My Word does just what the name implies. Satisfaction guaranteed."

—Kanika A. Reese,
Author of Disillusion