Let’s start a journey together.

Collaborative Editing That Unlocks Your Story’s Power

Hi, I’m Elyse.

Are you ready to take your writing to the next level?

I’ll walk beside you.

Authors need more than just a red pen.

Over my years as an editor—for debut fiction authors, seasoned indie authors, and both large and small publishers—I’ve learned that the best results come from working together.

That’s why I prioritize collaborative, long-term relationships with authors. I don’t leave you to struggle with drafting and revisions on your own; I’ll work by your side through as many drafts as it takes.

At a loss for how to solve a story problem?

I’ll hop on a call to talk it over.

Need assurance that you’re on the right track—or even a bit of tough love?

I’m here for you.

I’ll walk beside you for as long as you need.

Working with Elyse as my book coach developed so naturally, almost effortlessly.

I could try to explain or list the many benefits and achievements, and all I’ve learned with her. But that’s my journey. You’ll have your own. I’ve no idea how she does what she does. I suspect it all comes down to trust. Trust in and of and for each other.

—David B.

Are you taking the first steps in writing your novel?

I can help! Ask me about book coaching.

Finished a draft and seeking guidance on elevating it to its full potential?

That’s what I’m there for! Check out my coached manuscript evaluations.

Think you need a developmental edit, line edit, or copyedit?

I’m here for you! I provide all these services. And I’ll also work with you to come up with bespoke packages that may suit you—and your budget—better.

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Kind Words from My Clients

  • I recently had the pleasure of working with Elyse as my book coach and I can't recommend her highly enough. In just one hour, she provided invaluable insights that transformed my entire approach to my novel-in-progress. I walked away from our call with clear action items to develop and strengthen my writing. Most importantly, her guidance reignited my enthusiasm for this project; I feel more motivated than ever to dive back in. If you're looking for thoughtful and constructive feedback, Elyse is the coach for you.

    Jacob M.

  • Elyse was amazing! She was communicative and flexible with scheduling, and she offered me phenomenal insight into my project. She's truly got an eye for the craft and knows her stuff! I would be honored to get to work with her again!

    Marina L.

  • It was my first time working with a professional editor and I was skeptical about shelling out my own money to have someone read my manuscript. I've had friends who are both writers and professionals in the industry read my work, but no one has been as helpful or as inspiring as Elyse. She is an incredible close reader and spent significant time looking over my work. We sat down for a conversation and she was encouraging but also clear and decisive about her notes. Our short meeting gave me plenty of fuel to start a new draft. I was dubious it would be worth the money but her help was invaluable.

    Mark J.

  • I’m over the moon with my collaboration with Elyse. Her positive, friendly, and professional approach has made the experience just delightful. She has been fantastic every step of the way. Her skill in copyediting and knowledge of the English language is echoed in her strong communication skills, making every process easy, straightforward and an absolute pleasure.

    Grace S.

  • You can stop looking now. Your search for a copy editor ends right here. As a debut author, it was really important to me that I worked with someone who was not just an extremely experienced copy editor, but someone who got me, got my story, and believed in my project. In Elyse, I got that in spades.

    Dan H.

  • Elyse was beyond superb!!! I'll work with her again. Trust is the greatest commodity when working on a very complex project, and Elyse gave me that from the very beginning. She understood my writing, style, and voice perfectly.

    Jorge S.

  • Working with Elyse was wonderful. She is a consummate professional and an expert editor, with a keen ability to balance making sure a work is correctly formatted with maintaining an author's individual voice.

    Ned E.

  • Elyse has been absolutely amazing to work with, and I am so excited for the continued collaboration. I keep raving about her to anyone who asks for an editor. So excited to dive back in!

    Sophia S.

  • It was a real pleasure working with Elyse. She has an incredible eye for editing and substantially improved my manuscript. She does an excellent job of understanding what you're trying to achieve with your novel and helping you achieve it. Not only that, but she's transparent about timelines and sticks to them, which is critical with book deadlines.

    Daniel M.

  • Working with Elyse was a great experience. Her copyedit was extremely thorough. She is incredibly knowledgeable, easy to communicate with, and genuinely kind. She even moved my project to the front of her queue so I could meet another deadline.

    Lena F.

  • Elyse Lyon is an extraordinary copyeditor! I enjoyed every minute of our collaboration. Her thoroughness, clarity, and attention to detail astounded me. She dug into the nuances of my manuscript and unearthed historical details that added color and credence to the story. Above all, Elyse is a delight to work with.

    Cathee S.

  • How fortunate I am to have found Elyse. Not only does she catch every instance of incorrect form or word usage, she catches the very essence of your work—maybe more than you did yourself—and gently guides you to discovering its resolution for yourself. Elyse is a treasure.

    Gareth S.