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I coach stories and perform developmental editing for writers from all over the world. When editing, I work in American or British English. Payments are accepted in US dollars.

Please get in touch well in advance of when you hope to begin working together. My editing schedule typically fills several months in advance.

I work only with writers I believe I can help reach specific writing, editing, and publishing goals. A complimentary assessment helps us both determine what you and your book need. To get started, please complete the introductory assessment below.

Name *

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Email *

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Working Book Title *

Genre *

Manuscript Word Count *

Incomplete: still an idea
Incomplete: manuscript in progress
Complete: less than 60,000 words
Complete: 60,000-100,000 words
Complete: More than 100,000 words

What's your experience writing fiction? *

This is my first novel, and I’m still working on it.
This is the first novel I’ve completed all the way to the end.
I’ve written and completed multiple novel-length manuscripts.
I’m self-published.
I’m hybrid-published.
I’m traditionally published.

What are your publishing plans for this book? *

I plan to self-publish.
I plan to submit to a hybrid publisher.
I want to get an agent and be traditionally published.
No publishing plans—first, I want to learn how to make this book the best it can be.
I haven’t thought about it.

When would you like to begin working with me? *

This month—I need to begin now.
This month or next, but I’m open to waiting for an opening.
Three months or more from now.

What kind of help are you looking for? *

Coaching (story, scene, or writing)
Editing or critique
Waitlist me for Story Incubator group coaching

Do you have any specific concerns about your book? *

In three sentences—setup, complications, climax—summarize the plot of your story. *

To give me a sense of your writing and the story's opening, please copy and paste the first 250 words of your manuscript. *

Want in on Clarity for Writers, my newsletter and community for emerging writers? *

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How did you find me? *

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You can also reach me at lisa@lisapoisso.com. Guest post requests and contacts for SEO services will be blocked and reported as spam.

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