Editorial Freelancers Association
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Lisa Gilliam
Lisa Gilliam - Editor
Hiring a fiction editor can be a little overwhelming, so my goal is to make the process of working with an editor as comfortable as possible for you.
You’re looking for a fiction editor with experience in your genre, someone who will preserve your voice and your story, and someone who is skilled and trustworthy. I can provide you with all of those things, as well as offer a learning experience that will improve your writing as your career progresses. I specialize in copyediting and proofreading. While I’m not a developmental editor, part of my service includes basic fact-checking and pointing out inconsistencies in plot and character.
Industry Experience
I have over a decade of experience in editing and proofreading. After editing in the corporate sector for seven years, I made the switch to fiction in 2015. Since then, regular clients include large and small publishers [Kensington Publishing (NYC), Hodder & Stoughton (Hachette UK), Pegasus Books (NYC), Charlie’s Port (Atl), Booktrope, Dragon Moon Press], dozens of indie authors, and three other editing companies. To date, I’ve worked on more than 300 books.
Education and Training
Through various courses, I’ve continued to strengthen my editing skills and add to my qualifications. I’ve taken several courses offered by the EFA, and from the Publishing Training Centre, I’ve earned an Essential Grammar certificate and a Distinction in Proofreading (PTC’s highest score). I’ve also earned a Certificate in Editing from Poynter University in association with ACES, scoring 100% on the grammar assessment.
I’ve attended the Writers’ Police Academy twice (in 2017 and 2018), where I took various courses taught by law enforcement, EMTs, firefighters, and scientists that help with realism and fact-checking in stories that involve law enforcement or weapons.
Industry Involvement
I belong to several editorial associations, and I’m currently the coordinator for the EFA’s Michigan chapter.
Client Focus
I’m happy to work with both indie authors and publishers. I’m a huge fan of indie books, and there’s nothing like the collaborative effort of working with an indie author to bring a new book to its readers. My schedule is usually booked a few months out, but I’m always available to take on new clients. I’d love to be part of your team.
Visit my website at www.lisagilliam.com for more information about my editorial services!
Contact: www.lisagilliam.com/contact
Genres
I have experience working in the following genres:
Fantasy: High, Mythological
Science Fiction: Space Opera, Technothriller, Post-Apocalyptic (Zombies, Alien Invasion)
Mystery/Crime: Detective, Military, Cozy
Literary: Family Saga, Western, Historical (generally 18th & 19th centuries)
Romance: General
Thriller: Suspense, Romantic Suspense, Military
Urban Fantasy: Paranormal, Supernatural
Young Adult
Wyandotte, MI
US
Years in the field: 16
Years freelancing: 8
Lisa Gilliam
Hiring a fiction editor can be a little overwhelming, so my goal is to make the process of working with an editor as comfortable as possible for you.
You’re looking for a fiction editor with experience in your genre, someone who will preserve your voice and your story, and someone who is skilled and trustworthy. I can provide you with all of those things, as well as offer a learning experience that will improve your writing as your career progresses. I specialize in copyediting and proofreading. While I’m not a developmental editor, part of my service includes basic fact-checking and pointing out inconsistencies in plot and character.
Industry Experience
I have over a decade of experience in editing and proofreading. After editing in the corporate sector for seven years, I made the switch to fiction in 2015. Since then, regular clients include large and small publishers [Kensington Publishing (NYC), Hodder & Stoughton (Hachette UK), Pegasus Books (NYC), Charlie’s Port (Atl), Booktrope, Dragon Moon Press], dozens of indie authors, and three other editing companies. To date, I’ve worked on more than 300 books.
Education and Training
Through various courses, I’ve continued to strengthen my editing skills and add to my qualifications. I’ve taken several courses offered by the EFA, and from the Publishing Training Centre, I’ve earned an Essential Grammar certificate and a Distinction in Proofreading (PTC’s highest score). I’ve also earned a Certificate in Editing from Poynter University in association with ACES, scoring 100% on the grammar assessment.
I’ve attended the Writers’ Police Academy twice (in 2017 and 2018), where I took various courses taught by law enforcement, EMTs, firefighters, and scientists that help with realism and fact-checking in stories that involve law enforcement or weapons.
Industry Involvement
I belong to several editorial associations, and I’m currently the coordinator for the EFA’s Michigan chapter.
Client Focus
I’m happy to work with both indie authors and publishers. I’m a huge fan of indie books, and there’s nothing like the collaborative effort of working with an indie author to bring a new book to its readers. My schedule is usually booked a few months out, but I’m always available to take on new clients. I’d love to be part of your team.
Visit my website at www.lisagilliam.com for more information about my editorial services!
Contact: www.lisagilliam.com/contact
Genres
I have experience working in the following genres:
Fantasy: High, Mythological
Science Fiction: Space Opera, Technothriller, Post-Apocalyptic (Zombies, Alien Invasion)
Mystery/Crime: Detective, Military, Cozy
Literary: Family Saga, Western, Historical (generally 18th & 19th centuries)
Romance: General
Thriller: Suspense, Romantic Suspense, Military
Urban Fantasy: Paranormal, Supernatural
Young Adult
