Lisa Geller

Lisa Geller – Editor

I have over 25 years of experience working with several major publishers copy editing and proofreading. I love the work. Let's collaborate

Overview

I am a proofreader and copy editor with 25 years experience in publishing, advertising and direct marketing. I work on fiction, nonfiction, memoirs, coffee-table-type books, young adult fiction and nonfiction. I am passionate about the work.

Services
Non-Fiction
Art Biographies & Memoirs True Crime
Fiction
Chick Lit Contemporary Fiction Literary Fiction Mystery & Crime Psychological Thriller
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Spark451

Jul, 2018 — Aug, 2020 (about 2 years)

ECS (Division of Bank of America)

Jun, 2012 — Dec, 2017 (over 5 years)

Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.

Sep, 2011 — Mar, 2012 (6 months)

self

Apr, 1993 — Present
Ongoing freelance work for several major publishers. I am always interested in taking on new clients. I love the work.

Portfolio

Last Don Standing: The Secret Life of Mob Boss Ralph Natale

Larry McShane

As the last Don of the Philadelphia mob, Ralph Natale, the first-ever mob boss to turn state’s evidence, provides an insider’s perspective on the mafia. Natale’s reign atop the Philadelphia and New Jersey underworlds brought the region’s mafia back to prominen... read more
The Spartan Dagger: A Novel

Nicholas Guild

Ancient Sparta comes to life in The Spartan Dagger, Nicholas Guild's vivid tale of murder and vengeance.On a cold night, at the outskirts of a peasant village, two Spartan youths wait to perform an ancient rite of passage. A family--father, mother, and their s... read more
Crafts by the Sea: More Than 30 Creative Projects for Your Beach House

Larissa Costello

Do you love to be by the coast, walks along the beach, fishing in the sea, or hiking through the cliffs? Collecting shells, trinkets, and other items along the beach is one of the greatest ways to remember the fun you had. This coastal-themed craft book includ... read more
Ellie Ga: Square Octagon Circle

In the murky waters of the Mediterranean lie the ruins of Alexandria’s fabled lighthouse, a wonder of the ancient world destroyed by earthquakes in the Middle Ages. While mapped by archeologists, most of these 2,000 stone remnants will never be retrieved and r... read more
The Space Book: From the Beginning to the End of Time, 250 Milestones in the History of Space & Astronomy (Sterling Milestones)

Jim Bell

We live in a truly golden age of astronomy and space exploration that may allow us to unravel some of the biggest mysteries of all: How did the Universe begin? Are there other Earth-like planets out there? Are we alone? The Space Book is a gateway into these k... read more
Your Healthiest Healthy: 8 Easy Ways to Take Control, Help Prevent and Fight Cancer, and Live a Longer, Cleaner, Happier Life

Samantha Harris

“This book will change your life!” —Kris Jenner“This is such an incredible resource for all-around healthy living.” —Brooke BurkeFrom celebrity TV host and cancer survivor Samantha Harris comes a comprehensive action plan for helping to prevent and fight cance... read more
Start Your Farm: The Authoritative Guide to Becoming a Sustainable 21st Century Farmer

Forrest Pritchard

A totally modern, all–purpose handbook for today’s agricultural dreamers—covering the challenges and triumphs of launching any successful farm—from two leading lights in sustainable farming Combining nearly five decades of experience from two of America’s pion... read more
Something Wicked This Way Comes: A Novel

Ray Bradbury

One of Ray Bradbury’s best-known and most popular novels, Something Wicked This Way Comes, now featuring a new introduction and material about its longstanding influence on culture and genre.For those who still dream and remember, for those yet to experience t... read more
Fifty Years of 60 Minutes: The Inside Story of Television's Most Influential News Broadcast

Jeff Fager

The ultimate inside story of 60 Minutes, the program that has tracked and shaped the biggest moments in post-war American history.From its almost accidental birth in 1968, 60 Minutes has set the standard for broadcast journalism, joining us in our living rooms... read more
Star Wars Psychology: Dark Side of the Mind (Popular Culture Psychology)

From its very first frame, the Star Wars series created a compelling universe with complex characters and engaging storytelling. This collection offers a fascinating psychological analysis of every aspect of George Lucas's richly rendered galaxy with all its c... read more

Lisa has 6 reviews

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David L.

David L.

Jul, 2021

Pinned
Lisa was a joy to work with. A great communicator with fantastic skills as a proofreader. I look forward to working with her again.
Lisa G.
Thank you David for this wonderful review. I enjoyed working on your book very much and I look forward to working on more of your books in the future.
David T.

David T.

Dec, 2025

Lisa is very organised and excellent at responding. Clear instructions and feedback made it very easy to work on the corrected manuscript. I particularly liked the method of revising my sentences to improve the narrative and storyline, which I had set in New York. Therefore, it was essential to u...
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Lisa G.
Thank you for your kind words David. It has been a pleasure
David T.

David T.

Mar, 2025

I had a deadline that had to be moved up. Lisa was more than willing to oblige and provided the feedback in ample time for me to make changes before submitting the book. Her assessments of my final draft were highly detailed and very encouraging, and gave me the opportunity to note that my manusc...
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Lisa G.
Thank you for the kind words David. It was a pleasure working on this preview and I would love to see and read the finished product.
Kathryn C.

Kathryn C.

Oct, 2024

Although our collaboration never materialized, Lisa was highly communicative throughout the process. She was flexible as my deadlines kept changing and exuded patience beyond what I expected. Being new to the industry, I was querying while polishing (a mistake I won't make again). While I was sup...
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Lisa G.
I, too, was saddened that are collaboration never materialized. I was really looking forward to working on her manuscript which was a compelling story that needed to be told. I hope to work with he...
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Anna K.

Anna K.

Sep, 2020

Very professional, timely service. Great communicator and great to work with
Lisa G.
Thank you for the warm and positive feedback, Anna. It was a pleasure working with you.

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