Liza St. James

Liza St. James – Editor

Thorough editor with a focus on literary fiction and nonfiction, as well as on art writing and literary arts publications.

Overview

I am a thorough editor with an intimate knowledge of small presses and literary arts publications. As a professional editor for the past ten years, I have experience with everything from developmental editing to proofreading to assessing manuscripts, and my clients include such publishers as OR Books and such outlets as BOMB magazine. I am currently a senior editor of the literary annual NOON and an associate editor at Transit Books. I enjoy working with writers and artists at any stage of the process, and I look forward to discussing your work with you!
Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Philosophy Writing & Publishing
Fiction
Literary Fiction Short Story
Languages
English (US)
Awards
  • Teaching Fellow in Columbia University's Undergraduate Writing Program
  • Writer-in-Residence, Art Farm (Marquette, Nebraska)
  • Writer-in-Residence, Catwalk Institute (Catskill, New York)
  • Writer-in-Residence, University of the Arts Helsinki (Helsinki, Finland)
  • Word for Word Fellow, Columbia University
Certifications
  • MFA in Fiction and Literary Translation
  • BA in Comparative Literature & Literary Theory

Work experience

The Cooper Union

Sep, 2019 — Present

NOON

Sep, 2016 — Present

Transit Books

Apr, 2016 — Present

Columbia: A Journal of Literature and Art

Oct, 2015 — Jun, 2016 (8 months)

OR Books, BOMB, The Futures Company, Dictionary.com, Individual Authors

Jan, 2014 — Present

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