ELIZABETH NORWOOD

Book Mentoring

Free Discovery Session

 All good writers write [shitty first drafts]. This is how they end up with good second drafts and terrific third drafts.  ~Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird

No matter where you are in your nonfiction or memoir-writing journey, I can help.

 

You might have:

  • A brilliant book idea but not sure how to start
  • A collection of blog posts, journal entries, or Post-it notes waiting to become a manuscript.
  • A decent first draft… or even a pretty good second draft.

So what’s the next step toward a terrific draft? A terrific editor.

Even the best writers need a supportive editorial eye—someone who can help clarify the structure, sharpen the style, and strengthen the message. (Yes, even professional editors need editors!)

That’s because while we’re busy writing down the bones, we often develop myopia for our own stuff.

 

I can help you:

  • Find the heart of your book
  • Organize and develop your ideas
  • Refine your voice, structure, and style
  • Stay on track with your goals, whether it’s for publication, legacy, or the pure pleasure of writing.
  • Keep your creative momentum flowing—and fulfilling.

No pressure—just a thoughtful conversation about your book and how I might support you.

Here’s how it works:

  • Free 15-minute Discovery Call: We’ll talk about your goals, your challenges, and the scope of your project and needs.
  • 10-Page Review & Feedback: I’ll review the first ten pages of your project or manuscript and send you an editorial letter with what’s working and what I’m curious about.
  • Scope & Quote: If it feels like a fit, we’ll discuss the scope of your project and I’ll provide a customized quote for us to collaborate on the full project.

Ready to get to terrific?

“I had quite a few disappointing experiences with editors—until in the middle of my second memoir when I was fortunate to find Liz. Of course Liz has done much more than the crucial line editing for me. She is astute at spotting inconsistencies of thought and gaps of information. She is excellent at consolidating content, moving materials around to improve the flow, and eliciting more details. Last but not least, I appreciate Liz’s expeditiousness. I would be lost without her.”

~ Annabel Liu, Author of Under the Towering Tree: A Daughter’s Memoir and My Years As Chang Tsen: Two Wars, One Childhood