I worked as an editor for major publishing companies in New York from 1981-1998, and have been a freelance editor since 2003. Here is what some of my clients have to say about my services:
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“Having Elizabeth Barrett as my editor for a number of my books has been my good fortune. She’s a consummate professional whose suggestions make for a polished manuscript, while always respecting the author’s voice.”
~ Doris Parmett, Nationally bestselling author |
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“I have written several novels, and before seeking a publisher always sent the pages to Elizabeth Barrett. I have received excellent and encouraging critiques from her. I’ve also written short stories and have passed them by her for her cogent comments. I always understand exactly her editing and her suggested changes.”
~ Dorsey Price Salerno, Author of The Bacchus Claim |
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“There are teachers who can point out the weaknesses in their students’ work and at the same time inspire them to do their best work. Elizabeth Barrett is one of these. Her critiques were always constructive, and she guided and encouraged me from a very rough and unfinished manuscript through several revisions and finally to a published book.”
~ Sue Young Quinlan, Author of Family Practice |
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“Elizabeth Barrett directs a writer with a wealth of experience and know-how, while never losing sight of the subtleties of voice. I am indebted to her for the uncensored encouragement and spot-on analysis that made a novelist out of me.”
~ R. E. Nelson, Author of Mitterhal’s Post |
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“My sincerest thank you to Elizabeth Barrett, an inspirational teacher and exacting editor, who in her classes fosters an atmosphere of acceptance and persistence which allows hesitant first drafts to eke their way to becoming completed manuscripts.”
~ Virginia DeLuca, Author of As If Women Mattered |
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“Elizabeth Barrett is a rare find. I’ve worked with writers and dealt with New York publishers for thirty years, and have absolute confidence that the intelligence, diligence, skill, and meticulous attention to detail that Elizabeth brings to her work will having you dancing with pleasure.”
~ Martha Barron Barrett, Author of Slow Travel |