Belmont Editing & Tutoring

07/18/2025

My editing client and friend, Dr. Ya-Ling Liou, DC, has just published the second volume of her health and well-being series, The Everyday Pain Guide: Your Go-To Guide When Pain First Strikes. Here, in brief, is how she describes her book:

"When pain makes it seem impossible to do anything at all, The Everyday Pain Guide lays out pivotal, gentle, and easy-to-follow Action Plans while walking you through the different stages of healing, starting with the very earliest. That first sign of pain is your best opportunity to swiftly transform the trajectory of each episode and decrease your suffering."

It has been a sincere pleasure helping Ya-Ling edit this amazing resource, which I have no doubt will be a huge success. 👏 👏 👏

Available on Amazon.com:
https://a.co/d/34idDmA

We offer easy, convenient returns with at least one free return option: no shipping charges. All returns must comply with our returns policy.

02/28/2025

Dear Ukrainian friends,

I deeply apologize for the recent disrespect shown to President Zelensky during his visit to the Oval Office by our US president and vice president. That meeting was far from "presidential."

Please understand that while the US government may not fully support Ukraine in defending itself against President Putin's unlawful invasion, many American citizens do support your basic right to live free and in peace.

I expect to face criticism for speaking up, which I have avoided for years to protect my peace of mind. However, I am willing to sacrifice some of my mental well-being to say that I stand with Ukraine. I stand with any people whose family members, adults and children alike, are being needlessly slaughtered to satisfy the reckless whims of a narcissistic autocrat.

Peace be with you all, and please know that not all US citizens are ignorant or unwilling to exercise critical thinking skills. Many of us are willing to do the cognitive work necessary to understand the complexities of what life presents us.

Слава Україні та США!

John

06/24/2024

The latest review of my book editing and formatting for Amazon KDP (biography):

"I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for the excellent suggestions John made throughout the editing process. His input has been invaluable, and I have seen significant improvements in the manuscript through his thoughtful ideas. The improvements were noticeable and greatly appreciated.

Additionally, John made some excellent suggestions for my manuscript and formatted it to make the process of uploading it for printing seamless. He created a fabulous cover for my book, and this meant the world to me as the book was about the life of a dear friend who has passed away but lived an amazing life.

Thank you, John, for your outstanding communication with me and for helping me throughout this project!"

–F. Jane Schuring, Author of Exceptionally Eleanor

04/30/2024

Missing Zebra in North Bend found by hiker on the Snoqualmie Valley Trail.

04/24/2024

At the book release party for Ben Johns's novel, Rogue for Peace, a highly entertaining espionage story that I helped edit. Thanks, Ben, for the opportunity to be of service!

Read more about Rogue for Peace at https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/208869362-rogue-for-peace

02/19/2024

Latest review of my book editing (fiction):

"John is an absolute pleasure to work with. His comments and suggestions are respectful, thoughtfully phrased, and highly astute. I am a full-time copy editor myself, but John found all sorts of things I’d missed in my novel, and he taught me a lot! He explained his reasoning and provided resources at times when he thought I’d like to look it up myself. He never made any unnecessary suggestions to change my writing style or voice, which is very important to me; he wasn’t trying to rewrite my work, just helping me shine. Aside from having a keen eye, he’s a super-nice guy."

—Hilary H. White, Author, Wishmaker

Listen to Wishmaker on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/60OxX9S6b3D1pSUaVnhlJH?si=5a711cb1b3a74e32

01/26/2024

Latest review of my book editing (fiction):

I would work with John again in a heartbeat. He was an incredible proofreader for my first novel, a thriller. John mindfully offered copyedit suggestions where he felt they would be most useful, helping me improve my book significantly in the final stages before self-publication.

—Ben Johns | Author, Rogue for Peace

11/30/2023

Latest review of my personal statement editing service:

John was such a big help in writing my personal statement. Not only was he able to help me sort through my ideas and find what I wanted to communicate, but he is extremely knowledgeable in editing, grammar, etc. John helped me take my final product to a higher level that I wouldn't have been able to achieve alone. John was also extremely kind and helped me build confidence in my work. Look forward to working with him again!

—Sydney M. | Graduate School Candidate, Social Work

08/21/2023

"In a 2012 study, researchers found that most people who read and write rants online experience a negative shift in mood afterward."

Researchers proved decades ago that venting won’t make you feel better.

03/26/2023

Latest review of my personal statement editing services:

March 26, 2023

John is a phenomenal editor! I highly recommend him! He is very approachable, gives simple, clear explanations, takes the time to listen to your concerns, and then offers helpful suggestions that have helped me become a better writer. He is quick to respond, and I am really grateful for his help. I will most certainly seek John's editing services again.

Angel I. | Nursing School Candidate, RN-BSN