WritersMidwife

WritersMidwife

Editing Services

(4.949)
427 Client Reviews

23,977 Pages Edited
Joined 12 Years Ago
Credentials Confirmed
WritersMidwife
WritersMidwife

Editing Services

(4.949)
427 Client Reviews
23,977 Pages Edited
Joined 12 Years Ago
Credentials Confirmed
As the author of four novels from major publishers and with more than 18 years of freelance editing experience, I bring passion, compassion, and a highly trained eye to my clients’ projects, helping to make their writing and publishing dreams come true. My specialty in editing is fiction, all styles and genres, but I am equally comfortable with nonfiction, especially narrative nonfiction, memoir, how-to, history, sports, true crime, psychology, and popular culture. My other areas of editing expertise are query letters for literary agents and editors, manuscript synopses, nonfiction book proposals, business proposals, and keynote speeches. I am also highly experienced in editing graduate school and other application essays and personal statements. I know what it takes to get published today because I have received my share of rejection letters, along with great success. My two most recent novels are DEAR MR. CARSON, published by The Permanent Press in New York in 2006, and THE REMARKABLE JOURNEY OF MISS TRANBY QUIRKE, first published in England by Virago Press in 1996 and published for the first time in the U.S. by Bold Strokes Books in New York in 2009. My educational background includes a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University and a master’s degree in creative writing from The University of East Anglia in Norwich, England, where I studied under former Poet Laureate Sir Andrew Motion. In 1994 I received a Hawthornden Fellowship to Hawthornden Castle in Lasswade, Scotland, and in 2011 I received a Literary Artist Fellowship from The Wisconsin Arts Board.

Credentials

  • M.A. in Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia
  • B.S. in Journalism from Northwestern University

Ratings

Workload


Reviews

5
Thank you very much for the helpful edits and suggestions for improvements.

2 Pages
2-Day Delivery
5
Elizabeth is incredibly insightful. Her sample edit showed me that she was keenly interested in my story and characters. It's evident to me that she wants your work to be at it's best, and she provides the guidance needed in her editing.

5 Pages
Book > Short Story
5
Elizabeth did a lovely job critiquing my short story, and was great about mixing in compliments with areas for improvement, which always soothes an anxious writer's nerves :) Her plot critique gave me areas to think about that I hadn't considered before, and I will start working on fixing the weak areas she raised before submitting my story for competition. Thanks a mil!

14 Pages
Book > Short Story
5
I am very appreciative to receive professional services and prompt responses and work delivered as promised. I look forward to the critique comments. I believe it will help to improve writing skills for my next series. Thank you very much, Elizabeth. 😊 I recommend her expertise in creative writing. 🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠

208 Pages
Book > Romance
5
Thanks :)

170 Pages
Media Content > Journal
5
Elizabeth did a phenomenal job with the structural edit of my manuscript. Her review was thorough and on-point. Thank you so much!

150 Pages
Book > Nonfiction
5
Thanks a lot, Elizabeth

37 Pages
Academic
5
Elizabeth did a wonderful job editing my manuscript; she provided insightful tips on how to improve my manuscript. Thank you so much!

30 Pages
Book > Nonfiction
5
Many thanks

8 Pages
Academic > Philosophy
5
Thank you Liz! Perfect proofreading.

6 Pages
Business > Technical
5
Elizabeth understood the purpose of my book, and she knew what it needed to have the characters come to life. Her suggestions were perfect and I was surprised (but shouldn't have been) by the difference they made. I overlooked rating Elizabeth earlier, but better late than never.

121 Pages
Book > History
Client
5
You can rely on Liz with your work! She is not only punctual but also meticulous in doing quality edits. She is supportive both rationally and emotionally --so much so that you discover more a mentor than an editor in her. If I want to get anything (creative or academic) edited, I can't think of any other person than Elizabeth, my most favorite!

43 Pages
Admissions > Graduate School
5
Thank you Liz. Its just amazing how small changes you make spice up the whole essay. I appreciate having you to look into my writing.

2 Pages
Admissions
5
WritersMidwife gave much needed edits to my fantasy short story as well as insightful recommendations as to how to tell my story better. Her feedback was clear, concise, and extremely valuable. I would highly recommend her editing services to any new writer wanting to take their story to the next level. Thanks WritersMidwife!

14 Pages
Book > Short Story
5
Thank you so much Liz!! for your considerate, careful revision. I love the final outcome.

2 Pages
Admissions
5
As always, smart and sensitive edits. Thank you Liz!

1 Page
Book > Short Story
Client
5
Fantastic edit and suggestions. A million thanks!

2 Pages
2-Day Delivery
5
The edited cover letter paragraphs is more fluent.

2 Pages
Employment
5
This is the second time Elizabeth has reviewed my work. She is a great editor and helped improve the transitions and structure of my articles. Highly recommend!

6 Pages
Media Content > Newspaper
5
Thank you!!!

2 Pages
Admissions
5
I recently just had another essay reviewed for my law school apps. Suggestions, improvements, and editing are so incredibly helpful. It's always nice to have a fresh perspective on what you write, but it's even better when a professional can guide you on what you write. Thanks again!

3 Pages
Admissions > Law School
5
This was a very thorough proofread/editing for my essay! Thank you for all the edits that are making the whole essay sound easier to read, and really highlighting my voice! I appreciate all the suggestions and fixes made!

3 Pages
Admissions > Law School
5
Thank you very much for your edits. Made this paper read much smoother!

4 Pages
Academic
5
Great! She cares about both content AND grammar precisely. I like to work with her in the future.

1 Page
2-Day Delivery
5
Sincerely the best editor!

1 Page
Business > Marketing
5
I am so happy I found WritersMidwife. The quality of her work is really outstanding.

2 Pages
Book
5
Surgical editor. Fast. Efficient. Will hire again!

13 Pages
Book > Short Story
5
You are keeping this project going.

34 Pages
Academic > Computer Science
5
Thanks again for the quick turn around and helpful notes. I'll be back!

12 Pages
Book > Nonfiction
5
As a first time writer, and a middle aged one at that, I was so pleasantly surprised with your service. I loved getting the feedback and it really gave me a shot in the arm to keep working. It took me time to build up the courage to share my work but I am so glad I did. I could not be happier!

36 Pages
Book > Short Story
5
I love how Liz makes minimum changes to my writing and that small changes improves the writing a lot. Grateful that I have find her here.

27 Pages
4-Day Delivery
Client
5
I am so pleased! WritersMidwife delivered impeccably. Thank you for your incredible work.

10 Pages
4-Day Delivery
5
perfect

2 Pages
2-Day Delivery
Client
5
She is amazing -grammar, flow, structure, etc. But I believe her biggest strength is to make my personality shine through the writing. If you are looking for someone who can transform dry personal statement into a vivid one, you are in the right place.

3 Pages
Admissions > Business School
5
This is a big job and it looks so much better than when I try to work alone.

245 Pages
Book > Adventure
5
A great editor who offers helpful, constructive comments. Highly recommend!

40 Pages
Book > Nonfiction
5
Everything was just excellent. From my first contact, Elizabeth was very helpful. The edits turned out way better than I'd hoped and the quality of my book has increased significantly with all the great comments and tips. I can't recommend her enough. Thanks

200 Pages
Book > Nonfiction
4
A very good job, thank you. It is an adventure, I want to keep that adventurous spirit part of the story in all pages, in order to keep the reader entertained and always excited to read more.

2 Pages
Book > Adventure
5
great work, great feedback, great communication

3 Pages
Admissions > Law School
5
A first-class editor not only corrects grammatical errors, rewrite text for clear sentences, but also offers comments to improve writing.

3 Pages
Academic
5
Excellent Job!

14 Pages
Academic
5
Excellent and thorough work. Comments very detailed and insightful. Highly recommend!!!

10 Pages
Book > Nonfiction
5
Well done!

1 Page
2-Day Delivery
5
Thanks, Elizabeth! Just what I needed.

5 Pages
Book > Nonfiction
5
Elizabeth is a kind and prepared person in her work, after editing my novel, Ice Barrier Earth, I really hope to have other opportunities to have her support later. Thank you. P. Campanini (Italy)

211 Pages
Book > Adventure
5
Supre, Elizabeth!!! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

15 Pages
Academic
5
Elizabeth's comments and edits were always helpful. They greatly improved and enhanced my manuscript. Also, each project was delivered on the date promised.

12 Pages
Book > Biography
5
Thank you so much for your help!!! This means so much to me! I will be working with you more in the future! Fantastic editor and easy to communicate with! HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend.

2 Pages
Admissions > Undergraduate
5
Meticulous edit. Very helpful editor.

49 Pages
Book > Short Story
5
Elizabeth did a fantastic job. In a great way she edited my book (377 pages) which I translated from Dutch into English myself. I was very happy with her comments. Where necessary, she improved the text. I found our collaboration very enjoyable. Thank you for everything, Elizabeth.

44 Pages
Book > Mystery

Credentials

  • M.A. in Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia
  • B.S. in Journalism from Northwestern University

Expertise

BookMysteryCMSMedia ContentMagazineEmploymentCover LetterBiographyHistoryAcademicEnglishNonfictionRomanceShort Story

Languages

English

Ratings

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Prices

Next-Day Delivery

$16.95 USD per page
Maximum of 30 Pages

2-Day Delivery

$13.95 USD per page
Maximum of 60 Pages

3-Day Delivery

$11.95 USD per page
From 5 To 90 Pages

4-Day Delivery

$9.95 USD per page
From 10 To 120 Pages

One Week Minimum Delivery

$7.95 USD per page
At Least 40 Pages

Express Delivery

$21.95 USD per page
Maximum of 25 Pages

Editing Certification

$5.00 USD

Page Definition

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Custom Project

If you cannot find a predefined service that matches what you want, you can design a project that is tailor made to fit your requirements. Simply submit a custom project and you will receive a service proposal that is in line with your objectives.

Hire Me

Next-Day Delivery

$16.95 USD per page
Maximum of 30 Pages

2-Day Delivery

$13.95 USD per page
Maximum of 60 Pages

3-Day Delivery

$11.95 USD per page
From 5 To 90 Pages

4-Day Delivery

$9.95 USD per page
From 10 To 120 Pages

One Week Minimum Delivery

$7.95 USD per page
At Least 40 Pages

Express Delivery

$21.95 USD per page
Maximum of 25 Pages

Editing Certification

$5.00 USD

Page Definition

A page is defined as either 300 words or 600 Chinese, Japanese, Thai, or Korean characters.

Custom Project

If you cannot find a predefined service that matches what you want, you can design a project that is tailor made to fit your requirements. Simply submit a custom project and you will receive a service proposal that is in line with your objectives.