You don’t need them. Once you accept that, then you may have them back.

I edit humor pieces and essays. And I consult on bigger writing projects and careers.

Former students receive my discount rate. Everyone else will be charged on a sliding scale 
based on astrological sign.

I have taught and can teach private workshops 
for your company or bachelorette party.

I am a Virgo.

“Elissa is God Tier at editing.” —Caitlin Kunkel

Caitlin Kunkel, my colleague and work wife, who is a professional comedy consultant. Fill out her form.

Leigh Stein, my friend and a prolific author, who specializes in nonfiction book proposal development, memoirs, and literary and upmarket fiction. Book her before everyone else does.

Ginny Hogan, a genius and a professional, will give you notes on and add jokes to your humor/satire pieces, your essays, and more. Slide into her Venmo.

Sommer Browning is a poet who writes everything. Hire her to edit your novel, consult on your poetry manuscript, tweak your artist statement, review your grant, and give you feedback on a speech. To quote Sommer, “Moderate fees!” Email her at waverlysands at gmail dot com.

You know how therapists need therapists? Freelance editors need freelance editors, and mine is Sarah Madges. I trusted Sarah with my book; need I write more?

Sarah Garfinkel is another editor who edits me. Sarah’s my former student, so she knows everything I know about editing (and maybe more because she teaches at Harvard—the Stanford of outside Boston). She edits/teaches humor/essays/opinion/personal statements/dating profiles.