“Working with Rebecca made me a better writer. She guided me through the process of researching, writing, and editing a book in a manner that made every line better. When I look at the final product of my book, I know it wouldn’t be half of what it is without Rebecca. She is a keen-eyed editor who anyone would be lucky to work with.”
— Fortesa Latifi, author of Like, Follow, Subscribe
“As a first-time author, I needed a gentle sherpa who could also push me to reach deadlines. Rebecca not only fulfilled that role, but was very supportive of my own voice so that I felt like her edits added clarity rather than ‘killing my darlings.’”
— Maria Bamford, New York Times bestselling author of Sure, I’ll Join Your Cult
“Rebecca was an incredible editor to work with on Walking Disaster: My Life Through Heaven and Hell. She brought clarity, care, and strong editorial instincts to a very personal story, while always protecting my voice. I’m grateful for the work we did together. I always felt like she was trying to help me tell the best version of the truth. She is a smart, thoughtful, and deeply capable editor.”
— Deryck Whibley, internationally bestselling author of Walking Disaster
“Rebecca was the steady, guiding force behind You Can Make This!—and truly, we can’t imagine bringing this book to life without her. We wanted our book to be more than a cookbook but rather the story of us as a family. We knew we would need a mix of family stories and candid home pictures along with sophisticated recipes and professional food photography. We weren’t sure how to achieve that balance but Rebecca understood our vision so clearly. From our earliest ideas to the finished pages, she walked with us through every step of the process with incredible care, insight, and generosity.
What makes Rebecca so special is her ability to honor an author’s voice while quietly elevating it. She never tried to change who we were on the page—she simply made everything clearer, stronger, and more impactful. Her suggestions felt organic, like they had been there all along, just waiting to be uncovered. She has a rare gift for seeing both the big picture and the smallest details at the same time and helping shape them into something cohesive and meaningful.
Throughout the process, we felt completely supported and protected. Rebecca was endlessly generous with her time, thoughtful in her guidance, and deeply invested in helping us create something we could be proud of. She didn’t just help us make a better cookbook—she helped us tell our story in a way that felt true to us.
Working with Rebecca was one of the most meaningful parts of creating You Can Make This! If we’re lucky enough to do another project like this, there’s no question—we would want her by our side again.”
— Angela Kinsey (New York Times bestselling author) & Joshua Snyder, authors of You Can Make This!
“Working with Rebecca Strobel was one of the most valuable parts of bringing Troubled to life. She has a sharp editorial eye and a rare ability to clarify ideas without flattening the author’s voice. Her feedback consistently made the writing stronger, more precise, and more compelling. I’d recommend her without hesitation to any writer seeking to elevate their work.”
— Rob Henderson, nationally bestselling author of Troubled
“Rebecca is an absolutely fantastic editor. She has a gift for helping a writer improve and sharpen their work, while retaining their original voice. Rebecca’s notes are detailed, thoughtful, and spot-on. She makes the process of writing (and re-writing) a joy.”
— Jenny Hagel, author of Advice No One Asked For