Liza Klaussmann

Liza Klaussmann – Editor

Award-winning novelist and experienced editor, passionate about helping you bring your vision to the page and one step closer to publishing.

Overview

As a seasoned editor and professional novelist, I can help you shape your manuscript, and peel away the layers in order to let your voice shine through.

I have 15 years of experience working as a writer in the publishing industry, both in the U.K. and the U.S. In addition, I worked as an editor at The New York Times for over a decade, as well as a journalist for other print and digital publications.

I hold a Bachelors Degree in English Literature and a Masters Degree in Creative Writing. I also run a private workshop for published authors, where we develop novels and memoirs, taking them from the idea stage to a final, finished book.

I'm passionate about helping writers bring their vision and their particular voice to life—clearly and distinctively—on the page. Every writer has the keys to their own success within them, something unique to their work. But as a novelist myself, I understand only too well the need for supportive and intelligent feedback when working on such a large and solitary project. It's not unusual for a writer to be unable to see the forest for the trees, and that's where a good editor comes in. I'm here to gently and clearly guide you through that process.

I'm skilled at navigating and preparing a manuscript for publishing, from conception to that final proofread. Whether you're looking for early developmental feedback, coaching, full developmental editing, or a comprehensive line edit, I'm here to help and encourage. I look forward to hearing from you.

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Services
Fiction
Historical Fiction Literary Fiction
Languages
English (UK) English (US)
Awards
  • British National Book Award
  • Elle Grand Prix for Fiction
Certifications
  • BA in English Literature
  • MA in Creative Writing

Work experience

Self-employed

Jul, 2012 — Present
After a decade in journalism, I published my first novel in 2012. It was sold in over 20 territories and was a Sunday Times Bestseller, as well as winning a British National Book Award and the Elle Grand Prix for Fiction. My second and third novels were also published in multiple territories, and widely reviewed. In addition to my own writing, I run a private writing workshop for published authors.

The New York Times

Sep, 2001 — Nov, 2011 (about 10 years)
I worked as online news editor for The New York Times business pages, writing and editing articles, for over a decade.

Variety

Sep, 2001 — Feb, 2005 (over 3 years)
Paris-based reporter covering French cinema and television for Variety magazine.

The International Herald Tribune

Jul, 1998 — Aug, 2001 (about 3 years)
I worked as assistant editor for the Paris-based, English-language newspaper The International Herald Tribune, helping to edit and proofread copy ranging from front page news to sports, fashion and the opinion pages.

Portfolio

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Return to Fourwinds

Gifford, Elisabeth

Corvus

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The Sea House: A Novel

Gifford, Elisabeth

St. Martin's Press

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
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The Last Photograph

Emma Chapman

Picador

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
How To Be a Good Wife: A Novel

Chapman, Emma

St. Martin's Press

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
The Hunters

Kat Gordon

The Borough Press

Developmental Editing Copy Editing

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