About
Professional Book Editor
Hey, I’m Lily
I’m a professional book editor and writer with over five years of experience wordsmithing with publishing houses, authors, nonprofits, and small businesses.
I’m from Hell’s Kitchen, but currently live in Denver. I graduated from Hamilton College in 2018 with a B.A. in sociology and a minor in creative writing.
Since college, I’ve been navigating the treacherous seas of professional writing with perseverance and an open mind. I’ve worked with clients ranging from 5280 Magazine to TEDxMileHigh.
I founded Sirène Storyhouse in 2020 and have since built a place where people can find the writing support they need to enhance the potential of their work and reach their writing goals.
“When we work with Lily we know we’re getting the best in terms of both reliability and quality of work. I’d recommend her for any kind of editorial project.”
Don Rosso, Senior Editor / Production Manager at Waveland Press
About Sirène Storyhouse
Sirène Storyhouse was born out of a desire to help create more stories that move people. Whether that’s a novel that hits you at the right time or a nonfiction book that sparks an interest in a social cause for you, stories can be immensely powerful.
The stories we tell matter. The words we use matter. With a promise to be intentional, open-minded, detailed, and supportive, this storyhouse works in service of writers who want to share their gifts with the world.
Services
Manuscript Critique
Big-picture feedback on the strengths and weaknesses of the story and writing. This is great for authors who are not sure what kind of editing their manuscript needs.
Developmental Editing
An in-depth analysis and evaluation of your manuscript with actionable steps to help you create a compelling, cohesive, and engaging story.
Line Editing
Line-by-line edit for smoothness and clarity while maintaining author’s voice and style.
Copyediting
Edit for grammar, usage, spelling, punctuation, and to adhere to Chicago style.
Proofreading
Final eyes to catch last-minute errors in grammar, usage, spelling, punctuation, and Chicago style.
Some of My Favorite Books
- The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers
- The Grass Harp by Truman Capote
- Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
- Beloved by Toni Morrison
- One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Ken Kesey
- To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
- Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
- Unaccustomed Earth by Jhumpa Lahiri
- Maus by Art Spiegelman
- The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
