Testimonials

I always knew my stories were in good hands with Aaron. I tend to write very quickly and sometimes don’t notice my mistakes or omissions. Aaron always has a steady hand on the tiller and a keen eye for what’s missing. He helped tighten my copy without making it sound more like himself than me.

-Kyle Grabowski
Sportswriter,
The Daily Hampshire Gazette

Coming out of college, I thought I had a pretty solid grasp on grammar, punctuation, AP style, and the like. I had a sturdy education from the University of Missouri’s School of Journalism and had the chance to edit plenty of copy during my time there. But it’s nothing compared to the education in copyediting I received working on Aaron Unterreiner’s sports desk at The Durango Herald. I’m grateful for that experience, not only because it made me a better editor, but because I knew my copy was going to shine when Aaron was done with it. Aaron is the best editor I’ve ever had in nearly a decade in newspapers and public relations.

-Ryan Owens
Communications Coordinator,
University of Missouri College of Engineering

Aaron Unterreiner is an eagle-eye editor with a creative edge, and that sets him apart from any copyeditor or copywriter. As a veteran journalist with more than 18 years of experience, nobody writes better headlines than Aaron, and he has a way of crafting a lede sentence that can entrap you in even the simplest of stories. In two years working alongside Aaron, he took my writing to the next level. I came to Aaron with strong storytelling abilities, and he built upon my strengths to make my work cleaner and more attractive to readers. Even the best storytellers need a veteran editor, and nobody is more professional yet easy to work with than Aaron. I admire his depth of knowledge when it comes to the English language. But what is so uncommon about Aaron is that he is able to pair a rigid focus on grammar, sentence structure, and word economy without sacrificing creativity. It is your work, and his editing allows your voice to shine with precision. Whether it is sports, news or any kind of creative writing pursuit you encounter, trust Aaron to make your final product the best it can be and a true reflection of what you want to put on paper.

-John Livingston
Regional Sports Editor,
Ballantine Communications

Aaron Unterreiner, as a copyeditor, is a gift to writers. In a 35-year career in journalism, I have never worked with a more thoughtful, more thorough, nor more creative, copyeditor than Aaron. His uncanny ability to clarify and refine is matched by the energy of his creativity.

-Dale Strode
Former Sports Editor,
The Aspen Times and The Durango Herald

Aaron Unterreiner’s work as a journalist is the kind of quality you expect and you will get. He is attentive to his work. He also takes enormous pride in what he does and who he does it for. I worked with Aaron for nearly a decade, and I never saw him waver in his commitment to his job, whether it was writing a headline, tightening copy, or getting words right. To boot, he is reliable and a pleasure to work with. He has always had my wholehearted trust.

-Amy Maestas
Executive Editor,
Ballantine Communications

In my 13 years of experience working in advertising and marketing, Aaron Unterreiner is by far one of the most professional and comprehensive copyeditors that I have worked with in the industry. What I appreciate the most about working with Aaron is that he goes above and beyond to truly understand the content of our marketing plans and workbooks for Osprey Packs. While most copyeditors provide a basic skillset to proofread and deploy additional wordsmithing, Aaron sees the bigger picture of what we want to communicate and goes as far to make sure our layout, imagery, and even contact info is on point. He is extremely detail-oriented and doesn’t miss a thing. He has proven to be a vital asset for Osprey, setting the highest standards for us when it comes to copy in our marketing materials and sharing his knowledge of writing with our in-house creative team. On every level Aaron is easy to work with, providing quality and timely communication on all fronts of a project.

-Lindsey Beal
Product Marketer,
Osprey Packs