"Meeting Richard was truly fate. Without him, my book would not be a reality. Richard was like Mr. Miyagi polishing my words with his incredible wax on, removing 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."

As a first-time author, I appreciated how Richard explained the editing process clearly and guided me every step of the way. Richard has a great sense of balance, knowing when to push for improvements and when to let things settle, which helped me grow as a writer without feeling overwhelmed."

Richard's writing skills are truly fantastic. He has an ability to capture the essence of my thoughts and transform them into engaging, well-crafted content that resonates with my audience. His meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to quality have been invaluable to my work."

"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."

"I started writing a book 11 years ago. I never considered myself much of a writer, and I wasn’t making much progress. I thought I would never finish it until I met Richard. 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."

"I thoroughly enjoyed working with Richard on the co-authored book, Your Wake Up Call. 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 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 us to rediscover the manuscript and upgrade it to the next level."

"As an accomplished writer, I needed an editor who would 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 and understands that good writing must break the rules."

"Working with Richard brought a blissful state of peace because I could surrender to the process and grant him permission to hold such intimate details. 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 co-authored 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 coached me with humour, wisdom and wit through my writing project in a co-authored book, which I completed successfully. His experience as a writer, editor and journalist shines 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 my vision into something far beyond my initial considerations. I learned a great deal from this experience and enjoyed collaborating with him."

“Richard Tardif is an exceptional 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."

“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 make that dream a reality. Richard opened the door into the editing world for me. Under his tutelage, I learned what is required to be a successful editor."

"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."

"As a fresh beginner in writing a book, Richard and his team provided me with detailed information on how to complete my part. It feels awesome to read my work after it is reviewed by the editor, before the book gets published."

Working with Richard was a game changer for me. HIs attention to detail is impeccable. His experience as an editor, journalist and writer make him stand out in the world of editing because he has the experience of being a published author.

"I was referred to Richard Tardif of Smiling Eyes Press by my editor as I was completing my first book. Richard was genuinely attentive with his questions, which were curious and engaging. I was sold and never looked back."

"Richard has earned my full confidence. Finding someone I trust to refer my clients to hasn’t been easy, but with Richard, I know he reads every line carefully, is precise and detail-oriented, and is a pleasure to work with. If you want a publishing company that cares, highly recommend Smiling Eyes Press."

“My deep gratitude to Richard Tardif for his sharp editorial eye, thoughtful proofreading, and intuitive design sense. You were always looking out for me, not just as a professional but as a trusted presence. You believed in my book, helped bring it to life, and launched it into the world with confidence.”