Liz Kazandzhy

Liz Kazandzhy – Editor

Expert nonfiction editing that sharpens your voice, clarifies your message, and elevates impact — 80+ books, 4M+ words edited.

Overview

I am a self-employed copy editor and proofreader currently working with Cedar Fort Publishing & Media, where I edit nonfiction manuscripts for publication. I bring a strong command of grammar, punctuation, word usage, and style, along with a meticulous eye for detail.

I especially enjoy helping authors refine the clarity, organization, and flow of their writing so their message comes through clearly, engagingly, and with confidence. I specialize in Christian nonfiction, self-help, and educational content. (Note that I don't take on projects containing explicit sexual content or graphic language.)

I would love the opportunity to partner with you on your manuscript and help bring your work to its highest possible standard—polished, professional, and publication-ready.

*** TESTIMONIALS ***

💬 "Liz is absolutely amazing. Incredibly talented, deeply insightful, and wildly intelligent. I would never work with another editor. Liz didn’t just improve my manuscript—she elevated it. Her guidance made my book exceptional, and I’m forever grateful to have found her."

—Peter Kennedy, author of The Remembering: A Journey Back to Self

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💬 "Liz is an exceptional employee who is always willing to go the extra mile. Her editing, proofing, source-checking, and typesetting skills are invaluable to us. She is willing to take on any assignment even if it is undesirable and needs to go to press right away. Her cheerful disposition and positive attitude are greatly appreciated in our high-stress work environment. In summary, Liz is wonderful to work with. Any business would be blessed to have her as an employee. They just don’t come any better!"

—Heather Holm, editor-in-chief at Cedar Fort

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💬 "Liz was a joy to work with. She took the time necessary to thoroughly review my manuscripts and provide thoughtful, detailed, and thematically appropriate suggestions and comments in addition to her edits. Liz was friendly to work with and was engaged in the process of making my writing better. I appreciated her attention to the little details as well as the larger themes and ideas. She is easily one of the best editors that you can work with, not just in terms of skill but in terms of personality and professionalism. She did not nickel and dime me, though her pricing was fair and reasonable. I appreciate working with Liz, and I highly recommend her to any client who is serious about producing high-quality content."

—Pierre Walters, CEO of Blue Artists and Brand Desk

Services
Non-Fiction
Christian Non-Fiction
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 2019 — Present
- Copyedited and proofread dozens of nonfiction manuscripts, especially faith-based and inspirational works - Provided detailed, line-by-line edits focused on clarity, consistency, tone, and correctness - Supported authors through the revision process with thoughtful feedback and editorial guidance - Worked under both standard and accelerated publishing timelines

Self-employed

May, 2023 — Present
I provide proofreading and language polishing for Penguin Random House Germany on long-form, academically rigorous works in corporate and political history. My role is to ensure clarity, consistency, and natural, idiomatic English in translated manuscripts.

Self-employed

Aug, 2022 — Present
I perform the final line editing and interior formatting of religious nonfiction books before they go to press. I love to perfect each book's content and make it aesthetically pleasing so that the hundreds of people who read it will have an enjoyable experience doing so.

Portfolio

Ignited

Jaci Wightman

Cedar Fort Publishing and Media

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
The Remembering: A Journey Back to Self

Kennedy, Peter

Peter Kennedy Publishing

Proofreading
Copy Editing
The Bad Day Book Parenting Edition: Parenting While Losing Your Mind

Selfridge, Amilee Weaver

Bad Day Group, LLC, The

Copy Editing
Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Proofreading
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
The Not-So-Secret Lives of REAL "Mormon" Wives

Fernanda Böhme

Cedar Fort, Inc.

Copy Editing
Money Management for the Faithful

Scott Carter

Cedar Fort, Inc.

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing

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