What People Are Saying
"I’d never had my fiction copyedited—and after Lisa worked on my last manuscript, I would never submit another without it. Professional but warm, Lisa is a great communicator and skilled editor. Her notes made me want to sit down and make my story better.”
— Melissa Lasher, Freelance Journalist + Rep: Open Book Literary
I had the pleasure of working with Lisa on my manuscript, and I can't recommend her services highly enough! As both a proofreader and line-editor, she was incredibly thorough and caught numerous mistakes that I would have easily overlooked. Her attention to detail truly elevated my work.
Not only was she professional, but she also brought a lot of positivity to the process. Her kind remarks and constructive suggestions made working together a really wonderful experience.
If you're looking for someone to enhance your writing, Lisa is the perfect choice. I wholeheartedly recommend her services!
— Michelle Spiva, author of Music City Musings
“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.”
— Erin Cecilia Thomas, short story writer + author of I WATCHED YOU FROM THE OCEAN FLOOR coming 2025
“I took Lisa’s class at the Porch and found it so valuable and was so inspired by her enthusiasm and her knowledge that I hired her to work on my manuscript and my marketing package. She’s so smart, so much fun to work with and worth every penny!”
— Susan Lee Hahn, award-winning screenwriter + author of WIVES WITHOUT BORDERS
“Lisa was paramount for my novel’s progress! Her expertise, professionalism, empathy, and detailed approach gave me further confidence to build a better story! She gave me tools to strengthen both the story’s ultimate goal and varied themes. I walked away from our last session not only empowered and equipped to keep writing, but better focused for the final draft! I HIGHLY recommend Lisa for story coaching and editing needs.”
— Anna Hastings
"Lisa knows her stuff! She helped me edit my first draft and navigate a rewrite of my novel. Her insight and direction are very knowledgeable, and she always provides practical steps to improve my writing. She was and IS always a joy to work with!"
— Royal Fischer AKA Tyler Culligan, video producer, editor, + author of middle grade fantasy novels
“Lisa gave me the best single piece of advice about my novel: that I had started in the wrong place. Her insight was 100 percent correct. Once I made her recommended change, the plot flowed.”
— Jennifer Howard
“Lisa recently helped edit a piece that I was working on. Her feedback was remarkably thoughtful and detailed. It's exciting, because it's helped open a whole new dimension of the story for me. I would definitely trust her with my work again and definitely hope to work with her in the future.”
— Jacob Stovall, technical writer in Nashville
“Lisa was absolutely wonderful to work with! She was the very first person to read my "shitty first draft," and needless to say I was nervous handing it over! Yet Lisa did an incredible job of putting me at ease, noting the strengths of my manuscript, and what still needed work. Her global feedback helped me feel confident in taking the next steps towards my second draft. Professional and grounded, I can't recommend Lisa highly enough!”
— Amy Gartenberg