Nixon Edits

contact for price

Zip code

Type of work

Word count

Amount of work

Sorry this pro can’t do your job, but we know other pros who can.

Check them out

Introduction: As an editor, I have a keen eye for errors, and greatly enjoy helping each piece of writing fulfill its potential. Not only am I incredibly thorough, but I am willing to go as deep or as shallow in edits as you wish to go. If you just want proofreading, I will return your piece accurately and promptly. If you wish for copy or content editing, I will take the time to work with you, both by email and phone, to help assure your writing is conveying exactly what you want it to convey. I do proofreading, copy editing, or content editing, of all lengths, and am willing to give you sample edits of your own larger works such as novels or extensive academic papers and journals. Editing and proofreading someone's writing, to me, is like finishing a roughly-hewn piece of art. I first seek to understand the writer's vision and style used, and then go to work refining, smoothing, and making their masterpiece shine in all its glory. Creating is not my forte; refining those creations definitely is. I love to find the errors, as well as rewrite and modify sections to make it more in line with the writer's entire work. I love working with writers to try to make their creations zing, pop, stand out, and wow their readers. It brings me joy, no matter how simple or small the job. From helping scholarship applicants work on their essays, to editing websites, to helping novelists fulfill their dreams, I enjoy it all, and tailor the experience and work to each individual project.

Overview

Hired 1 time

Background checked

1 employee

8 years in business

Payment methods

Ask this pro about their preferred payment method.

Reviews

5.0

2 reviews

100%

Sterling N.

Aug 13, 2016

I am the author of Seven Days, Gladiators of the Naumachia, and Acadia. For each of those books, I employed Nixon Edits. Lisl is the best editor I have ever met and it is a privilege to work with her. She has a keen sense of plot, a discerning eye, and is prompt with her services. She has helped with everything from substantive to copy editing. After she gets a hold of it, the MS is not only better grammatically, but the overall story is much more powerful. She has been able to add poignant insight into character development and plot points. One of my books in particular was released before it should have been and it had some grammatical errors (despite having multiple other editors look at the MS). I sent it to Lisl. Within a week, she had corrected, edited, and polished out the MS. Since then, I send everything to her!!!!!

Victoria C.

Mar 14, 2017

Hired on Thumbtack

I had a music history assignment that needed to be completed right away. Lisi was a great lady and went above and beyond what I had expected, and was a great communicator with me throughout the entire time. If it weren't for her services, I very well would've failed my assignment. Not only did she provide a great service, but she was also a great person to talk to. I would definitely use her again in the future. :)

Editing

Credentials

Background Check

Lisl Nixon

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I work on fixed-price commission only, based on each project, competitively priced. This is do for two reasons: number one, I want to tailor the project to each individual, and the depth of editing will always vary; and two, I want pricing to be according to results, not by hour. The price you pay isn't tied to my efficiency, but the quality of my work instead.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I prefer to speak over the phone and find out the full scope of their requests in detail for their editing request, including the type of audience they are addressing, any style and format needed, the depth to which they wish me to edit (proofread, copy or content edit), as well as the background on the writer. I wish to know where they are coming from, and what their vision is for their particular piece. Then I go to work, editing thoroughly and consistently, and returning the work to the client when I say I will. If further work is needed, and consultation with back and forth for content editing, I happily consult on the phone or internet to further hone the writing piece to where it needs to be. I prefer to use Microsoft Word to edit, using the 'track changes' feature, or google docs, so that I can return the piece to the client with viewed edits and comments. Then the reader can accept or reject changes one by one. If they prefer to have it delivered in finished format, I can skip submitting the changes to the client and do edits completely. I can submit via google docs, or just by email. I can do this in PDF form, or doc form, whichever is best suited, as well as PowerPoint. If the item to be edited is a website, I send an document attached to email with requested edits to the client. These can be further explained if needed, by phone or email. If the website is hosted by Squarespace, I can personally log in and do edits in real-time on the website for the client. The biggest goal of mine is to understand the writer and their goals for their piece as much as possible, so that my editing is in line with them.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
While I have no more formal training other than fantastic English courses in college, I have had real-life editing experience for 15 years freelance editing different types of works, ranging in size from novels to small 250-word scholarship essays. I also have edited a range of writing styles, from academic papers and essays, to websites, blogs, and speeches. All of it is interesting to me, and thrilling to learn and grow with each project.

Nixon Edits

FAQs

Related cost information

Popular in Phoenix

You might also like

In other nearby areas