“Bruce Tracy was the editor of my first book, Come As You Are: The Story of Nirvana. He was so friendly and encouraging, and very thoughtfully walked me through every step of the way. The book went on to become a great success and part of it was surely because working with Bruce was such a pleasure.”

“Bruce is a dream editor because he ‘sees’ what the writer is attempting in its most ideal form. He doesn’t question what you are after—his question is, ‘How can I help you do it better?’ Keenly intelligent, sharply insightful, hands-on but not intrusive, experienced with every kind of author and manuscript, from celebrity biographies to bestsellers, Bruce’s focus is on your goals and how to guide you toward writing and publishing success. He is a clear-eyed, concise thinker, yet he always made me understand that what I was writing mattered. He reads deeply and feels deeply. He taught me so much about my own writing. He is simply one of the best.”

“Here’s a simple truth: I would not be a New York Times bestselling author without Bruce Tracy. He is the ONLY editor who saw any potential in my work. With his excellent and intuitive editing skills, he shaped my work into its best possible version, guided by a sense early on about where my stories should go. I’m just grateful that I trusted him because he was right about so many details, big and small. He is the best of the best and the fact that he is now working as a freelance editor is a HUGE gain for all writers. Look no further; Bruce is the editor you want, especially if you are writing a personal narrative.”

“Bruce Tracy is everything you want in an editor: keen, knowledgeable, experienced, kind, and responsive—he never leaves you hanging for weeks or months, the way some other editors do. He’s also a wizard at titling and packaging books so they sell faster and for more money. I’m grateful that I have had the opportunity to work with him.”

“Bruce Tracy edited my first two books, the story collection The View from Stalin’s Head, which won the Rome Prize in Literature by the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and the novel Faith for Beginners, nominated for a Lambda Literary Award. He knows exactly how to ask just the right questions to get the best out of your work, and he does so with good humor, fellowship, and grace. I recommend him highly.”

“Bruce Tracy edited two of my books. He is a genius and I love him. He is also a deeply kind human.”

“A good editor is hard to find. Bruce Tracy edited four of my books, including the best-selling Steal Like an Artist trilogy, which has sold over a million copies worldwide. A consummate pro at everything from big picture thinking about structure to the fine details of how to make sentences sing, Bruce’s many years of experience, calm demeanor, and infinite patience make him the perfect collaborator. I cannot recommend him enough.”

“Bruce Tracy is an excellent editor. He was invaluable to me in writing my first book. Bruce has a keen eye and a great sensibility that I trust implicitly. He was also very honest when we worked together, and any author needs that critical eye as well. Bruce made what I wrote that much better. And isn’t that what a great editor is all about?”

“Bruce Tracy was my editor for quite a few years, and I found the experience both useful and pleasurable. He offers a smart point of view and is a really good person. And he left an indelible mark by teaching me the indispensable rule of GWS which I still say to myself when reviewing my own work. GWS stands for Goes Without Saying.”

“The Los Angeles Times did not name my book one of the Twenty Best Nonfiction Books of the Year because of me. Rolling Stone didn’t name it one of the Three Best Books of the Year because of me. Nor did my book make Top Ten lists all over the US, UK and Canada because of me. That all happened thanks to Bruce Tracy and his patience, discernment, careful empathetic advice, and extraordinarily good judgement. To say he made what I wrote better is the understatement of the decade. He saw what my book should be and guided me to that goal. I’m forever grateful to him. There’s no one I’d rather work with.”

“I counted on Bruce Tracy, my editor for more than a decade, for his sharp eye, wise direction, and experience to help shape ten essay collections and two novels. With Bruce’s guidance and support, my writing became sharper, more concise, and smoother. He has the skill to make a good story a great one, and turn sharp copy into a polished, engaging narrative. He is thoughtful, patient and most of all, encouraging. What I learned under Bruce’s tutelage changed my perspective, shaped my voice, and helped me tackle challenges I didn’t think I was ready for. I don’t think it’s any coincidence that every single one of my New York Times best-selling books had Bruce Tracy as the editor.”

“As the author of eleven books, I feel I’m qualified to say that Bruce Tracy is a fantastic editor. Bruce edited two of my books—The Other Shulman, which won the Thurber Prize, as well as a collection of my short stories and essays titled Clothing Optional—and in both cases I felt that I actually had a collaborator, because Bruce’s notes and suggestions were that smart and incisive. Any writers who have the privilege of working with him should consider themselves very fortunate.”