Lisa Bubert is a Nashville-based writer, editor, and owner of All Things Words.
Lisa knows what it means to be a writer.
With over a decade of experience in the literary industry, she knows what it’s like to spend years bringing a story to the page. She knows what it’s like to come back to the work on the hardest days. She’s with you in the submission trenches.
She knows what is it takes to get to the next level.
And she is here to help.
Services Include:
Manuscript Critiques
A “is this thing actually working” gut check on your manuscript. Comes with a brief feedback letter and comments on the manuscript. Great for manuscripts that have gone through a few drafts and yet you still can’t quite put your finger on what’s unfinished about it.
Line Editing
I take a fine-toothed comb to each of your sentences and edit for clarity, form, style, and flow. Great for those who need help putting the panache in their drafts.
*Not to be confused with copy-editing.
All In Editing
You can choose these services a la carte as needed, or you can go all in! All In Editing is where we work long-term from beginning to publish on all facets of the editorial process. This will involve a mix of coaching and editing to get your manuscript to the finish line.
Developmental Editing
A down-and-dirty editorial assessment of your messy draft. Comes with an in-depth editorial letter, comments on the manuscript, and a one hour phone call to discuss. Great for early drafts looking for direction.
Copy Editing
This is the grammar police portion of editing. I edit for grammar, typos, and continuity. Great for those with an ear for words but no eye for grammar. Better than AI.
*Not to be confused with proofreading.
“Lisa is a dream to work with. She edited my 100,000-word novel quickly and thoroughly and stayed in touch with me every step of the way. She was not afraid to dig in and find every tiny detail that was holding my writing back while simultaneously being supportive and motivational. She truly breathed new life into my project and I will continue to trust Lisa with all my work in the future.”
Story Coaching
You ever just need to talk through your manuscript with someone? Bounce off some ideas? Verbally vomit the plot until you figure out what the hell you’re missing? I’m here for you.
Proofreading
This is the last-ditch, catch-all-mistakes-or-forever-hold-your-peace portion of editing. This is the final check of your manuscript in its final formatted form before it is sent off to the printer. Great for independent publishers.
Ask Me Anything Writing Consultation
Schedule some all-you-can-ask time to discuss anything publishing, freelancing, pitching, writing, or kidlit-related. I’m an open book.
Picture Books & Writing for Children
Picture Book Consultations
I have been doing story time for unruly crowds of babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age kids for over 15 years now. So when I say I have specific expertise on picture books, I mean it. In a picture book consultation, we’ll talk story, form, style, illustrator notes, and developmental appropriateness.
Picture Book Start to Finish
You can also go all in on picture book publishing with me to help you take your book from concept to manuscript to print. Perfect for independent publishers looking to get the best book possible out on the market.
“Lisa’s feedback was remarkably thoughtful and detailed. It’s exciting, because it’s helped open a whole new dimension of the story for me.”
