Lila Stromer Editorial Services

I am an experienced editor, copyeditor, and proofreader in the ABCs of writing - Academic, Business, and Creative: Academic: former managing editor of an academic journal and a current freelancer. l have line-edited more than 160 articles or chapters, ranging from anthropology to sociology; edited for scholars at the top of their field, graduate students beginning their writing careers, and scholars for whom English is not their native language. Each project has its own needs, worked out with the author or publisher, where flexibility, attention to detail, and keeping the author's clear voice remain paramount. Business: development editor and copyeditor for a nonprofit organization. I have edited dozens of pieces of marketing, fundraising, and informational literature. This writing serves a specific purpose and is intended for a general audience. Creative: I have collaborated with playwrights across the country whose writing ranges from the comedic to the surreal. I have honed developmental editing skills, asking questions about clarity, focus, and word choice, and I am able to offer ideas and suggestions for future drafts. This deep understanding of plot, character development, and unique language is important for all creative writing. Member of the Editorial Freelancers Association, Chicago Women in Publishing, and Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas.