Put your book in expert hands.

Editing and Publishing Support for Authors and Publishers

Hi, I’m Elyse.

Are you ready to take the next step in creating a high-quality, professional book?

I can help.

Elyse Lyon, book editor specializing in copyediting, line editing, developmental editing, and proofreading for publishers and authors.

Elyse Lyon is the best of the best. 

★★★★★

“Professional, passionate, knowledgeable, organized, and efficient. I will use her again. Always. She did an extraordinary job proofreading my manuscript. The process of creating a clean copy, from start to finish, was seamless. I will definitely reach out to Elyse when my next novel is written.”

—Evelyn L.

How can I help you?

I work with debut authors, seasoned indie authors, and both large and small traditional publishers. I’m experienced in helping authors through nearly every stage of writing and publishing, from brainstorming the initial concept to pressing Publish. Read more or get in touch to discover which of my services is perfect for you.

  • A pencil in an old book at the seaside.

    Create

    Need competent, professional advice on improving the structure and content of your book? Ask me about developmental editing and manuscript evaluations.

  • The Chicago Manual of Style, New Hart's Rules, and other editing reference books.

    Polish

    Already confident in the overall content of your book? I provide high-quality line editing, copyediting, and proofreading to prepare your book for traditional or indie publication.

  • Author copies of the book Beethoven: The String Quartets by David Vernon

    Publish

    Manuscript complete and polished to perfection? I’ll help you navigate the next steps, whether you’re seeking traditional publication or learning to navigate the self-publishing world.

My Services

Kind Words from My Clients

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.