Lara Ehrlich has 20 years of experience editing content of all kinds, from resumes and college essays to dissertations and novels.
Everyone needs an editor. I’ll be yours.
I work with published and emerging writers at all stages of manuscript development, from shaping an early draft to preparing a manuscript for submission to agents, editors, or journals.
As a writer myself, I know that it can be stressful to hand over your work for critique, so I provide notes that are as invigorating as they are critical.
I work with my clients to determine the scope of the editorial project, ranging from simple line-edits to intensive developmental editing. For larger projects, I offer editorial letters, telephone consultations, and detailed manuscript mark-ups.
Services include manuscript consultation, career materials like resumes and cover letters, publishing guidance like querying agents and developing synopses, coaching and tutoring, and more.
Testimonials
Novel Series
“Lara was instrumental in bringing three of my manuscripts to life. She recognized thematic elements in each book that I had not even realized and she teased out how to bring them to the fore without compromising my style or voice. Further, she is a detail-oriented line editor and caught all of my silly mistakes. Her critiques are measured, confident, and full of optimism–she offers suggestions with an eye on success. Without her editing prowess, I would never have finished The Francesca Trilogy, much less been so proud of the results.”
Christina Dennison
Graduate School Application
“Lara leads with compassion, invites vulnerability and embraces our true intention as writers. She continually checks in throughout the process, offering clarity about the pathway forward. She understands objectives and is always ready to share insightful moments, words and phrases that enhance your voice. Her vast knowledge of language expands the scope of training she provides. Most notably, Lara graciously offers up her strengths in helping you tell a clear and meaningful story.”
Bobby DellaCamera
Testimonials
Resume & Cover Letter
“Lara’s expertise and editing style gave me the confidence and knowledge I needed to revamp my cover letter and resume. Her educational and collaborative approach not only strengthened my work but also taught me how to word my letter beautifully in order to grasp a reader’s attention. Without her guidance, I would not have landed my dream job.”
Chelsea Deakin
Novel
“Lara’s skill as a writer makes her a first-class editor. She instinctively knows how to get prose off the ground and make it fly. I recommend her editorial services to anyone interested in giving his or her work a sharp, honest edge.”
William Gebby
Testimonials
Biography
“It’s no exaggeration to say that Lara has read everything I’ve written in the last ten years. My essays, short stories, and academic papers have been both strengthened and enlivened by her expert hand. Lara brings especially unique talents to professional writing, creating cover letters that garner compliments and—more importantly—score jobs.”
Oline Eaton
Romance Series
“Having read Lara’s work and seen her edit my own projects into tip-top shape, I know she is an expert at what she does. Lara’s editorial guidance inspires me to continually strive to improve upon my own craft. Without her support, encouragement, and knowledge over the years, I surely would not be signed to a fabulous NYC literary agency and on my way to publication. She has been, and will remain, invaluable to my writing career. Without a doubt she would be invaluable to any writer.”
Abigail Baker
Testimonials
Essays
“Lara Ehrlich is the first person I turn to when I need help with a piece of writing. I trust her judgement completely. Her kind and constructive feedback has made my writing far stronger. She has a sharp eye for identifying what works and what does not, and how to make it better.”
Austin Gilkeson, contributor to The New York Review of Books, Tin House, Foreign Policy, and Vulture
Everyone needs an editor. I’ll be yours.
Email me: ThoughtFoxWritersDen@gmail.com
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