Lisa Geller

Lisa Geller – Editor

I look at the big picture with any project I take on. Work with many major publishers: Sterling, Simon & Schuster, Skyhorse.

Overview

I am a proofreader and copy editor with 25 years experience in publishing, advertising and direct marketing. I work on fiction, nonfiction, coffee-table-type books, young adult fiction and nonfiction. I am passionate about the work. And treat each project I take on as if it were my own.
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

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
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
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 4 reviews

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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 super excited to have my manuscript accepted, I was saddened to cancel my collaboration with Lisa.
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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David L.

David L.

Jul, 2021

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.
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.
Robert F.

Robert F.

Sep, 2018

This was my first time using Lisa. In the past I have done my own proofreading (big error) and I wasn't sure that I was going to get value for money. Lisa did a fairly thorough proofread and found errors that I could never have found by myself. In addition, she delivered on time, even though I had changed the deadline for the project. That said, when I sent the copy to my Launch Team, they ...
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Lisa G.
Thank you so much Robert. It was a pleasure working with you as well!

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