Lisa Gilliam - Editor
Wyandotte, MI, USA
Fiction editor and proofreader with experience in mystery, science fiction, fantasy, paranormal, YA, thriller, romance, and more.
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Overview
Hiring a fiction editor can be a frustrating experience, so my goal is to make the process of working with an editor as comfortable as possible for you.
You want someone with experience in your genre. You want someone who will preserve your voice and your story. You want someone who is 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.
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 publishers (Kensington Publishing, Dragon Moon Press, Booktrope) and indie/self-published authors.
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.
*** When submitting your request, please be aware that I'm currently booking for August 2019 and later. ***
--Testimonials--
"Having worked with Lisa Gilliam for a number of years, I can confidently state that she has consistently produced stellar editing. Ms. Gilliam has proved herself to be an asset when working with some of Kensington Publishing Corp.'s top acquisition editors. She has more than earned her status as a vital member of my team."
--Renee Rocco, Managing Director, Lyrical Press (Kensington Publishing)
"In every way, you gave us more than we expected. Your attention to detail and your obvious desire to make our book the best it can be was evident from our first contact. We are proud to call you a member of our team!"
--LT Anderson
“I had a wonderful experience with Lisa’s editing. She is meticulous and gave some great guidance. I highly recommend her.”
--J.T. Patten
"You are an amazing editor, and without you my words would be full of nonsense. Thank you for believing in me, and my work. I absolutely love working with you and feel honored to have you as a part of my team. I look forward to many more novels that will have your touch to them."
--A.M. Willard
"Lisa thank you so much for polishing this book and making it shine. The book has improved so much because of you."
--Michelle McLoughney
You want someone with experience in your genre. You want someone who will preserve your voice and your story. You want someone who is 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.
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 publishers (Kensington Publishing, Dragon Moon Press, Booktrope) and indie/self-published authors.
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.
*** When submitting your request, please be aware that I'm currently booking for August 2019 and later. ***
--Testimonials--
"Having worked with Lisa Gilliam for a number of years, I can confidently state that she has consistently produced stellar editing. Ms. Gilliam has proved herself to be an asset when working with some of Kensington Publishing Corp.'s top acquisition editors. She has more than earned her status as a vital member of my team."
--Renee Rocco, Managing Director, Lyrical Press (Kensington Publishing)
"In every way, you gave us more than we expected. Your attention to detail and your obvious desire to make our book the best it can be was evident from our first contact. We are proud to call you a member of our team!"
--LT Anderson
“I had a wonderful experience with Lisa’s editing. She is meticulous and gave some great guidance. I highly recommend her.”
--J.T. Patten
"You are an amazing editor, and without you my words would be full of nonsense. Thank you for believing in me, and my work. I absolutely love working with you and feel honored to have you as a part of my team. I look forward to many more novels that will have your touch to them."
--A.M. Willard
"Lisa thank you so much for polishing this book and making it shine. The book has improved so much because of you."
--Michelle McLoughney
Services
Languages
English (UK)
English (US)
Fiction
Crime & Mystery
Fantasy
Paranormal Romance
Romance
Science Fiction
Thriller
Urban Fantasy
Young Adult & Teen
Certifications
- ACES/Poynter Certificate in Editing
Work experience
Editor
Self-employed
June, 2015
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Present
(about 4 years)
• Provide editing or proofreading based on manuscript needs.
• Use of MS Word’s Track Changes and Comments features to communicate changes and suggestions to author.
• Create custom style sheet during editing services.
Copyeditor and Proofreader
Kensington Publishing
July, 2017
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Present
(almost 2 years)
• Provide copyediting or proofreading services as assigned by managing director of Lyrical Press imprints.
• Use of MS Word’s Track Changes and Comments features to communicate changes and suggestions for copyedits.
• Create style sheet for during copyedits.
• For proofreading, create separate list of errors found in typeset PDF.
Proofreader
Pikko's House Editing Services
June, 2017
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Present
(about 2 years)
• Provide proofreading as assigned by owner.
• Use of MS Word’s Track Changes and Comments features to communicate changes and suggestions.
Editor and Proofreader
Booktrope Publishing
February, 2015
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May, 2016
(about 1 year)
• Provided editing or proofreading based on manuscript needs.
• Use of MS Word’s Track Changes and Comments features to communicate changes and suggestions to author.
• Communicated directly with author and other team members via various communication tools.
Portfolio (15 selected works)
Taken (Deep Ops)
Rebecca Zanetti
"Fans of J. D. Robb and Karen Robards will love Zanetti's series start." -Booklist on Hidden Hunter Holt might be the most stubborn ex-soldier ever born, but when he's called on to help find a lost foster kid, he jumps into action. Even if it means working with the woman who broke his heart five years ago--the woman who still haunts his dreams . . . Faye Smith has spent five long years trying ... read more
Dead Lemons
Finn Bell
WINNER OF THE NGAIO MARSH AWARD FOR BEST FIRST NOVELIn the far south a young girl goes missing, lost without trace in the wilderness beyond her remote family cottage. A year later her father disappears in the same place. Then nothing. At all. Eventually the years grow over the grief. The decades wear away the questions, life flows past the forgotten tragedy. Until Finn moves into the abandoned... read more
Ascension: Age Of Expansion - A Kurtherian Gambit Series (The Ascension Myth Book 12)
Ell Leigh Clarke, Michael Anderle
The end is nigh, and there is one small group willing to put their bodies in front of the insane.Sometimes, it isn't good people doing bad things but rather bad people without a conscience making decisions for the rest.Decisions that Molly has been fighting for years.This time, sacrifices will be made, and friends will line up shoulder to shoulder to stand against those who use fear to sway th... read more
JACK MURPHY WON’T BACK DOWN The headlines scream the ghastly news of an abandoned truck filled with murdered immigrants. Detective Jack Murphy and his partner Liddell Blanchard are on the case. They’ve got a lone survivor, rumors of a witness, and the feds getting in their way. Jack’s gut tells him there’s a connection with a local killing—and the bloodshed is far from over. He’s going up agai... read more
Witness Betrayed (A Will Novak Novel)
Linda Ladd
NO FRIENDS Mardi Gras whips New Orleans’ French Quarter into a whirlpool of excess, color, booze, noise, motion. So the woman in the sights of Will Novak’s binoculars stands out. She’s bruised, barefoot, wearing a man’s raincoat. And she’s looking right at him. NO FAITH In a moment she’s fleeing into the crowd, but Novak knows she’s not gone for good. When she comes back, it’s with a gun to hi... read more
A Lady's Escape (Everton Domestic Society)
A.S. Fenichel
The perfect match may be closer than they imagine . . . Despite her disastrous London debut, Millicent Edgebrook has proven skilled at securing matches—for every young lady but herself. Resigned to spinsterhood, and eager to gain independence from her lovable but eccentric uncle, Millie joins the Everton Domestic Society. Her first assignment: find a bride for Preston Knowles, Duke of Middleto... read more
Beauty, wit, and charm may catch a gentleman’s eye, but nothing attracts suitors quite like property . . . as beloved, award-winning author Kate Moore reveals in this delightful Regency romp. For an innkeeper’s daughter new to the dance, a discreet volume of courtship wisdom may help discern the intentions of a mysterious newcomer. Lucy Holbrook has recently inherited her father’s south London... read more
When Hunter Meets Seeker
Betty Shreffler
Trained by the Arcane Society to fulfill her legacy as an Arcane Hunter, Anya Carlisle knows nothing but the loneliness that comes with being a hunter. Entering a place she never should've gone, throws Anya into the heated snare of Dex Grigori. She's was supposed to see him as the enemy, but instead her body longs for his touch in ways she's never experienced. From the first moment Dex sets ey... read more
The Courage of a Cowboy (Elk Heights Ranch)
Kristin Vayden
Nothing like a wedding to get a girl dreaming of happily-ever-after . . . Kessed Ling’s best friend’s big day is finally here. It’s especially exciting because it’s Kessed’s chance to show her childhood crush she’s not just a young bridesmaid, she’s a full-grown woman—with red hot desires. But when her long-awaited prey barely blinks an eye at her, Kessed retreats right back into her deeply gu... read more
Miles Away (Carrion Series Book 1)
Addison Kline
The mafia couldn’t kill him. Prison couldn’t break him. Going home threatens to do both. Miles Capadonno has made some mistakes. Once part of the Capadonno crime family, he took the fall for another member of the crime family who once tried to kill him. At age 17, they put a contract out on Miles’ head for neglecting to complete a job. It was a matter of priority. Miles went to his dying mothe... read more
Navy SEAL Odin Byrne believes in two things, the SEAL code of honor and the ability of his Team. When he loses one of his brothers-in-arms, he loses a part of himself. Starting afresh with his Team and back home in Boston, Odin has only one focus, his uncle Declan’s security and detective agency, ‘The Gods of Wrath.’ A new team member is the last thing Odin wants, especially an ex-con who is h... read more
Shadow Dancer (The Shadow Series Book 1)
Addison Kline
Some secrets should just stay buried. On the day Tristan Morrow is born her mother goes missing, prompting an investigation that produces no solid leads. Fast forward 15 years, and the Morrow family still doesn’t know the truth behind Catherine Morrow’s disappearance. When 15 year old Tristan is required to write a biography on her mother for a school assignment, she learns the truth about her... read more
Unbroken Fire (Asrian Skies Book 2)
Anne Wheeler
After dealing what she hopes is a major blow to the enemy, Avery Rendon has found her way home to Asria. Safe for now, she spends her time adjusting to her new role in her planet’s future and reveling in personal victories. But Asria is still under the control of the Haederan Empire, and their grip has only tightened since the invasion. When the Asrian prime minister asks her to beg the Common... read more
Juice: The O'Malleys Book 1, contemporary Adult Romance
Michelle McLoughney
** Amazon Bestselling Saga**Oh what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive. Three years after the tragic accident that claimed the life of her brother Harry, Cassidy Evans is still struggling. Determined to focus on her career as an artistic consultant in London; when Cassidy lands the commission of a lifetime she has no choice but to dive in head first. There is only one ve... read more
Frosted Sweets (A Taste of Love Series Book 1)
A.M. Willard
A romantic comedy from a bestselling author where frosting will never be the same. I'm a hopeless romantic who thought the wedding dress draped over my shoulder was going to be the start of my future... What I didn't expect was to meet Jayden in the park before witnessing my fiance with someone other than myself. As my life seems to be fitting in with the latest gossip magazine, I'm trying to ... read more
Lisa has 6 reviews
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Lisa had a great eye for detail, and I feel confident my manuscript is in the best condition it can be. Her skills were well worth the cost, and I just love the style sheet she provided.
Stephanie Mirro, April 2019
Lisa was amazing. She was incredibly friendly and personable, easy to communicate with, and just a great editor overall. With plenty of grammar and word-finding suggestions, she helped grind my unpolished asteroid into a diamond, somehow still the same size. She even caught some continuity stuff that I'd missed myself! I'd highly recommend her to anyone with a sci-fi or fantasy story, maybe eve...
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Matt Digman, January 2019
My sister-in-law and I had reached a point in our novel where we needed outside help. Upon reading Lisa's reviews and credentials we knew we wanted her to copyedit our book. Lisa was incredibly helpful and put so much effort into her copyediting. She was willing to answer any questions that we had, which were a lot. She also did so much more than just line editing. She helped us with structure,...
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Alyssa Taylor, January 2019
Lisa completed our project ahead of time and her work was great.
Mary Claire Branton, January 2019
This was my first time working with Lisa and it was a pleasure. She's very kind and professional and she did a wonderful job. She beta read my manuscript for Written By Blood: Collision and offered very valuable insight. I'd love to work with her in the future in a greater capacity, but I'd highly recommend her to any author who's looking for someone positive and professional. Very satisfied cl...
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Dwayne Gill, November 2018
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