"Meeting Richard was truly fate. Without him, the dream of my book would not be a reality. Richard was like Mr Miyagi polishing my words with his incredible wax on, remove that word guidance, while making me feel like I was good enough to be heard and now read. Richard is not just an editor, he is the real deal. No bull$#!%. No cliches, he will bring you to a level of writing you never knew you even had."

"It began with Write Your Story, and Richard has helped me achieve bestseller status for all versions of my book. He knows what he is doing. Hats off to a man who is truly a writing mentor."

"I was incredibly fortunate to have been assigned Richard Tardif as my editor. I was nervous about having anyone critique my work, as it is a very personal story of my journey of loss. From the first time I met with Richard, he provided a safe place for me to be my authentic self. He encouraged me to take time to process my feelings and emotions as we worked through the pages of my memoir. I looked forward to our Friday afternoon sessions as together we edited my manuscript to its finished product. It is a masterpiece that we created together. Thank you, Richard."

"I started writing a book six years ago. I never considered myself much of a writer, and I wasn’t making much progress, and I thought I would never finish it until I met Richard. Richard and I met weekly, and gradually, the book took shape through his coaching. He helped me organize it, gave it life, and guided me through writing and publishing. Four months later, I had my first book."

"I knew I needed an objective eye to truly polish my work. What I thought would be tedious was one of the most positive and satisfying parts of the publishing process. Richard had great insight into what parts of the story should be removed, what needed to be tweaked, and what should remain exactly as it was. He taught me something with every session while being constructive and encouraging. I loved working with Richard, and I’m proud of our accomplishments.

I thoroughly enjoyed working with Richard. He is very kind and knowledgeable. He made me feel confident about my writing, even though I second-guessed it. It was a pleasant, smooth process.

"I am impressed by the editing experience, which began first with Richard discovering the overall spirit of the manuscript before proposing any change. Progressively, and with the regular meetings, it soon became a co-editing experience, allowing both of us to rediscover the manuscript routinely and upgrade it every day to the next level. It is said that the author’s role is done once he finishes writing; this editing experience proved to me that the author’s role only begins once the manuscript is ready for editing and having an editor willing and enjoying going with the writer over and over through the manuscript journey is simply a blessing. Thank you, Richard, for your support."

"As an accomplished and experienced writer, I needed an editor who would recognize and appreciate my unique writing style while finding ways to tighten it up. That's precisely what I got with Richard Tardif. He is that rare editor who knows all the grammatical and syntax stuff and understands that good writing sometimes must break the rules."

"Working with Richard brought such a blissful state of peace because it felt safe to fully surrender to the process and grant him permission to hold such intimate details. He gave me the boost to stay on the path. He believed in me and my story. He showed up, week after week, fully devoted to this project as though it was his. Thank you, Richard, for helping me cross the threshold from being a "below-average reader" to a published author with other books already in the works. You were instrumental in telling my story, but on an even deeper level, you helped me embrace the assignment from God to tell my story.”

"My three best-selling books and speaking career wouldn’t have been possible without the wisdom of Richard Tardif’s organizational skills, depth of research, respect for deadlines, and many meetings. He understood how to motivate me."

“To my editor, Richard Tardif, a true editorial genius, his skills in copy editing, body editing, grammar improvements and overall structure helped develop this story into a masterpiece.”

“I have had the privilege to work with Richard on two publications. Richard is a thoughtful editor, always keeping the author’s perspective and message in mind as he edits. I appreciate that Richard will challenge you as an author to improve your message.”

Richard has coached me with humour, wisdom and wit through my writing project, which I was able to complete successfully. His experience as a writer , editor and journalist shine through and he shares thoughts and lessons learned generously, with tact, consideration and elegance.

"Richard guided me through my manuscript, offering insights on how readers would perceive it. Through our weekly coaching calls, he helped me transform the vision I had for this book into something far beyond my initial considerations. He skillfully identified essential elements, eliminating any repetition or redundancy. By structuring the content into digestible parts, he ensured that the book's format aligned with my signature coaching program. I learned a great deal from this experience and truly enjoyed collaborating with him."

“Richard Tardif is an exceptional public speaking and writing coach who has helped me improve my English language skills for meetings and presentations. His guidance has been invaluable, and thanks to his coaching, I have significantly improved my professional life. I cannot thank him enough for his dedication, expertise, and support—a remarkable mentor, and I highly recommend him to anyone seeking to enhance their communication skills.”

“Richard is a coach of many talents, having depth and wisdom. I am blessed and grateful for having his guidance as a writing and speaking coach. The beauty of his approach is that he guides with kindness and passion, practices what he preaches and leads by example.”

"My dream career has always been to create wonderful books. But I didn't know how to take that dream and make it my reality. Richard opened the door into the editing world for me. Under his tutelage, I learned what is required to be a successful editor, made contacts in the industry, and received the necessary encouragement to pursue my dream. I am now a full-time editor who's already edited several bestsellers."

"Working on Perfectly Placed with Richard was so easy! It's very apparent that he has done this for a long time. He answered every question with grace and made the writing process and review process so simple and streamlined. I can't imagine this project going any smoother than how it did and that was in huge part to Richard's expertise and leadership. Thank you, Richard!"