Carlisa Cramer

Carlisa Cramer – Editor

Former acquisition editor. Specializes in YA/MG. Experienced in dev editing, copyediting, and proofreading with trad and self-pub authors

Overview

I have a bachelor's degree in English literature and editing, giving me extensive experience and skills in all levels of editing from developmental editing to copyediting and final proofreading. I have honed my craft at publishers including Flux, Jolly Fish Press, Hollen Publishing, Cedar Fort Publishing, and more. I worked for several years as an acquisition editor for Flux and Jolly Fish Press, so I am experienced with the traditional publishing world. I have also worked with many authors who have sought self-publishing. My time at Flux and JFP gave me a love for MG and YA books, but I also love to work on adult historical fiction, romance, and fantasy.

Services
Fiction
Fantasy Historical Fiction Middle Grade Romance Young Adult
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

North Star Editions

Jul, 2017 — May, 2022 (almost 5 years)
Reviews submissions and queries. Actively seeks manuscripts for publication. Takes books from query to publication, managing all the details of editing.

Self-employed

Jan, 2017 — Present
Works as a freelance editor for a variety of clients, including individual authors and publishing companies, such as Hollen Publishing, Covenant Communications, Cedar Fort Publishing & Media, and Inkshares.

North Star Editions

Sep, 2016 — Jul, 2017 (10 months)
Reviewed every query submitted to North Star Editions and their imprints, Flux Books and Jolly Fish Press, who specialize in young adult and middle grade fiction. Gave critical feedback on whether or not to acquire books. Copyedited, proofread, and performed developmental work for books throughout each stage of the publication process.

Inscape Journal of Creative Writing

Jan, 2015 — May, 2016 (over 1 year)
Reviewed creative writing submissions. Edited poetry and short stories for publication in the journal, both online and in print.

Portfolio

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Mirabell and the Immortal Pirate Black Sam Bellamy

Galeziewski, Cari

Proofreading
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Spindleheart: Wrath of the Ravelwind Knight

Avens, T.I.

Over The Tall Shelf LLC

Proofreading
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Mira's Baking Adventures: The Unicorn Cake

Grey, Liana

Kitchen Chemistry

Copy Editing
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Isha Evans, Eco Detective: The Case of the Missing Pumpkin

Grey, Liana

Learning Curve Media

Copy Editing
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Mulrox and the Malcognitos

Smith, Kerelyn

Proofreading
Ollie Oxley and the Ghost: The Search for Lost Gold

Lisa Schmid

Twelve-year-old Ollie Oxley is moving-again. His mom is starting another new job, this time at the Bingham Theater in Granite City, California. Moving all the time means Ollie has struggled in... read more
Developmental Editing
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Awakening Shadows (The Navarre Chronicles Book 1)

Hawthorn, Sydney

Proofreading
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The Twisty Passages of Time: Book 1: Veer Left for Home

Loveridge, K.D.

Developmental Editing
Rome Reframed (Wish & Wander)

Amy Bearce

Developmental Editing
Paris on Repeat (Wish & Wander)

Amy Bearce

GROUNDHOG DAY gets a hilarious French twist in this delightful upper middle grade novel about first crushes and friendship when an eighth-grade class trip to Paris goes horribly wrong and the ... read more
Developmental Editing
Nothing But Sky

Amy Trueblood

Grace Lafferty only feels alive when she's dangling 500 feet above ground. As a post-World War I wing walker, Grace is determined to get to the World Aviation Expo, proving her team’s worth ag... read more
Copy Editing
Seeking Mansfield

Kate Watson

Sixteen-year-old Finley Price has perfected two things: how to direct a world-class production, and how to fly way, way under the radar. The only person who ever seems to notice Finley is her ... read more
Copy Editing
Welcome Home

Eric Smith

Welcome Home collects a number of adoption-themed fictional short stories, and brings them together in one anthology from a diverse range of celebrated Young Adult authors. The all-star roster... read more
Copy Editing
Brave Enough

Kati Gardner

Teenager Cason Martin is the youngest ballerina in the Atlanta Ballet Conservatory. She never really had a choice of whether she learned to dance or not. Her mother, the conservatory's artisti... read more
Copy Editing
Contribute (The Holo Series Book 2)

Kristy Acevedo

The holograms lied to everyone on Earth and only Alexandra Lucas knows the truth. Now she's trapped in the year 2359 without family or friends—worse, without her anxiety medication. Alex attem... read more
Copy Editing
Consider (The Holo Series Book 1)

Kristy Acevedo

As if 17-year-old Alexandra Lucas' anxiety disorder isn't enough, mysterious holograms suddenly appear, heralding the end of the world. They bring an ultimatum: heed the warning and step throu... read more
Copy Editing
Keeper

Kim Chance

When a 200-year-old witch attacks her, sixteen-year-old bookworm Lainey Styles is determined to find a logical explanation. Even with the impossible staring her in the face, Lainey refuses to believe it—until she finds a photograph linking the witch to her dea... read more
The Gentleman's Deception

Karen Tuft

Renowned actress Ruby Chadwick, The Darling of Drury Lane, has long planned and prepared for her final performance. With exceptional beauty comes the unwanted attention of men, and after years... read more
Proofreading

Carlisa has 18 reviews

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Cari G.

Cari G.

Jul, 2024

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Carlisa was amazing to work with! She was very thorough and answered all of my questions, even going above and beyond what was expected. I would definitely work with her again.
Jeannette L.

Jeannette L.

Nov, 2023

Pinned
Carlisa is a great communicator. She gave me very clear expectations and delivered quality edits. Her edits were thoughtful and very helpful. She's given me very helpful areas to improve my manuscript, tailored exactly to what my story and my writing style need. I recommend working with Carli...
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Carlisa C.
Thank you, Jeannette! It was great working with you.
Ashley B.

Ashley B.

Jul, 2022

Pinned
Carlisa is an amazing developmental editor. As an author it can be terrifying to have your work critiqued, but her editorial letter left me feeling so excited and more than ready to jump back into my manuscript! She was upfront and honest with me about my plot, characters and pacing and she was e...
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T.I. A.

T.I. A.

Feb, 2026

Carlisa was amazing and helpful through every stage of the proofreading process, I can't recommend her services enough.
Carlisa C.
That's so kind. Thank you so much!
Dena B.

Dena B.

Jan, 2026

Carlisa did an excellent job proofreading my book. I would not hesitate to use her services again. Thank you Carlisa!

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