Testimonials

“Diane is an incredibly brilliant and thoughtful reader whose generous insights enabled me to completely rethink my approach to my work. She was fast, sensitive, funny, and just wonderful to work with in general. I wish she could edit my whole life!”

—Jennifer Croft, author of Notes On Postcards: A Memoir (Catapult, Nov 2026)

“Working with Diane as an emerging writer has been nothing short of transformational. She did not just help me refine my writing; she helped me trust myself as a writer. Diane created a space where I felt safe enough to reveal parts of my story I had never dared write. Her brilliance lies in her technical mastery, strengthening structure, sharpening clarity, and deepening narrative flow, and ability to draw out emotional truth. Her feedback is precise, thoughtful, and empowering. Every suggestion feels like an invitation to rise higher. Because of Diane, my writing has grown in depth, courage, and craft. More importantly, my confidence has grown. I now approach my writing with clarity and conviction. Diane is an exceptional editor and a champion for writers and their voices. Thank you, Diane. Working with you has been a gift.”

—Abang Othow, author of Buckets of Hope (HarperCollins Australia, Sept 2026)

“The moment I began to work with Diane on an fragmented project that blended artistic practice, memoir and landscape studies, it became something fuller, richer, and more personal. We went through three rounds of edits together, one helping go deeper into the story I am was trying to tell in a voice that was more authentic. As an editor Diane is expansive,  precise, and encouraging. I am grateful for her skilled partnership.” 

—Curtis Cravens, artist

“Taking a workshop with Diane was electrifying! Her passion for language and attention to detail brought out those same qualities in myself. She demonstrated how inspiration and creative generation can come from something as small as devotedly reading a single sentence, freeing us from the pressure of starting with a lofty idea to communicate. I left the class with the feeling that we had been a team, exploring language and creativity together. I'd highly recommend working with Diane if you are looking for a collaborative and inspiring experience!”  

—Megan McDermott, priest at Amherst College and author of Jesus Merch: A Catalog in Poems

"With keen attention to detail, voice, tone, and pacing, Diane helped me clarify my intentions and thread through my work a purity of purpose. But most importantly—she gave it teeth. Not in a cheap or glib manner; the final product was somehow more authentic to me. I felt we were co-discoverers on a mission to realize the vision and purpose of my craft. I learned a great deal on the way, not only about writing and language in general, but also about myself. I would gladly entrust to Diane my most cherished writing projects." 

—Ross Gormley, writer

"I had the pleasure of working with Diane on Glossolalia, an anthology of work by Brazilian women writers for PEN America. Diane's intelligent and probing queries on the translated texts speak to her attentiveness both to voice and structure. She brings a deep commitment to the work of translators and writers, seeking to polish it as if it were her own. As a translator and an editor, I would gladly collaborate with Diane again."

—Eric M. B. Becker, editor at Words Without Borders and PEN’s Glossolalia, award-winning author and translator

“Working with Diane was a one-of-a-kind experience. She showed extensive knowledge of her craft and, aware that I’m an emerging writer, did not hesitate to provide me with valuable advice and insight into her process. It is clear that she took great care to read my work, as she masterfully spotted areas of growth and helped me to better utilize particular strengths. Diane’s editing exceeded my expectations. I walked away with stronger poems, thoughtful contributions, new techniques, and a greater self-awareness of my own abilities.”

—Lara Stecewycz, MFA student at Cornell

“I worked with Diane Mehta both at a structured poetry writing group session and one on one. Her group work included great exercises to hone writing skills. And her one on one work about each poem enhanced my skill set—and my confidence.” 

—MC Bolster, poet