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“Lisa Marguerite Mora is an intelligent and compassionate editor who will pay close attention to every detail of your manuscript and give you all sorts of helpful feedback. What a thrill it is for a writer who's been toiling away alone in a room for so long to be able to discuss and debate their manuscript with a terrific editor and writer. There is no doubt every writer will receive invaluable insight from this process and that every manuscript will be greatly improved. I highly recommend working with Lisa.” – Maria Semple, author, Today Will Be Different (2016) This One is Mine ( 2008); Where’d You Go Bernadette (2012) (Little, Brown); television writer/ “Arrested Development,” “Saturday Night Live,” “Mad About You,” “Ellen”. "You are a gifted and generous & brilliant friend and advisor.” -- Susan G. Wooldridge, author of Poemcrazy: Freeing Your Life with Words (Crown Books) "I think you nailed it….I love the way you went through the pages and pointed out where there needed to be more. And I also appreciate where you said I got it right so that I can look at those and try to do something similar elsewhere. I'm so glad I found you!” -- Nina Killham, PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE author “Lisa's writing is lyrical and moving, and she illuminates the human condition in striking ways. She is also a very gifted editor.” – Mary Otis (UC Riverside Low-Residency MFA Program, Fiction Professor, Core Faculty. Burst, Zibby Books; Yes, Yes Cherries, Tin House Books) “You are indeed a master craftsperson. Your advice has been superb.”— Matts Djos, Ph. D., Professor of Literature Emeritus Colorado Mesa University “It is a pleasure for me to recommend the literary services of Lisa Marguerite Mora. She has appeared many times over the years as a performer in the Spoken Word Programs that I produce and host at Beyond Baroque Literary Center in Venice, California. So I was first acquainted with the quality of Lisa’s prose stories before I signed up for her welcoming workshops. She makes everyone who attends her writing sessions feel right at home. Lisa is a soft-spoken and kind writing instructor. She has a critical eye for a telling detail in a story - and a careful ear for cadence of a person’s choice of words whenever she is attending to the spoken portion of her highly engaging seminars. I found those times with her greatly encouraging. In addition, I have asked Lisa for individual tutorials in which she gave her full undivided attention to writing excerpts I had submitted to her. Lisa has superior editorial skills and has offered me many subtle insights into the settings for my stories that I conjured up - and the characters I was trying to bring to life. So, do yourselves a favor and explore your writing with Lisa. She’s an ideal co-pilot.” — Eric Vollmer “Your notes on the story and your line-by-line editing was very helpful. Your understanding of how a narrative should flow is quite impressive and helped me see how the story could be improved by adding some details and deleting others. Your suggestions about linking some early scenes with the story's end gave me more to think about. Also, the blue highlighting you used to edit made your suggestions easy to follow.” -- client “Damn you're good….The notes are exactly what I wanted. …Your ‘reader’s eyes’ are strong and perceptive.…You are a writer’s editor, and this writer truly appreciates your insight.” ~ J.G. Lewis “You really are exceptionally good at what you do.” — Debbie Reed "You are brilliant and so in tune with the writing process, and the individual in the universe!" -- Elena Secota “I work with you more consistently than I do with anyone.” — Joshua Elias, lyrical abstract artist, writer and poet www.joshuaelias.com “She intuitively senses the writer’s unique intent and voice.” – Margaret Malone (PEOPLE LIKE YOU, PEN Hemingway Finalist Award 2016) “Lisa's advice has contributed to a massive portion of my development...” -- Duncan Ross, Pulp Idol Firsts 2020 Winner; Short listed for Fish International Short Story Contest in 2017, 2012, 2010; Honorable Mention Glimmer Train Short Story Contest 2017. |
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“You were so instrumental in this book coming to fruition." – Melody Federer, singer/songwriter
“Lisa, you are an amazing talent, and it was my honor to have such a creative conversation with you!” — Diane A. Curran, host of Wow-Whispering, Exploring the Heart of Conversation and High Performance Communication “I love what a good listener and giver of constructive criticism you are. I love your writing prompts and gentle spirit and humor” — Joan Ashworth Ward "Lisa has the wonderful ability to provide accurate and helpful feedback in a sensitive and warm manner. She nourishes the seeds on the page and sees the potential not just for flowers to grow but an entire garden.” ~ Chaya Silberstein “My bimonthly consultations with Lisa have been extremely beneficial for me. It’s a joy for me to have consistent input on my writing projects as they progress. I’m so thankful to Lisa for bringing to the forefront my strengths and weaknesses so I can get a clearer picture of my writing and improve where necessary. As a writer, I have never felt as supported and motivated as I do now with Lisa. She’s the best writing coach and editor I’ve worked with.” — Melinda Gallo “I felt everything was helpful and kind spirited. I looked to you to moderate and conduct the workshop, and you exceeded my expectations. I got a lot out of everyone's comments. They were helpful and intelligent. I definitely will come back.” — Robin Roberts, Corporate Comedy, Metro L.A. - writer theater reviews, Nightlife Tonight! Magazine - comedy columnist “Heartfelt gratitude to Lisa Marguerite Mora, the best editor on the planet, I couldn’t have done this without your comments and notes that helped me add layers of details needed to turn this book into what I wanted it to be.” — Leslie Bratspis, Vanilla Grass "Lisa Marguerite Mora came highly recommended as an editor for my memoir—and her praise was well deserved. Her comments and suggestions were clear and insightful, and she provided a road map that made the process of revising the manuscript infinitely easier. I was equally pleased with Lisa’s input when she reviewed a subsequent draft. My manuscript is significantly stronger thanks to Lisa's expertise and I’ve recommended her to other writers. I have no doubt that I will work with her again in the future." -- Jason Blume (Hit Songwriter/Author of 6 Steps to Songwriting Success, Inside Songwriting, and This Business of Songwriting--all published by Billboard Books) “I've known Lisa since 2002-2003 when she was recommended to me as a great Editor. I do a lot of writing, for my blog, short stories, letters to government officials (more in the past, than now) and I always call Lisa to review and edit my content since English is my second language. Since the first time I've worked with her I never had to even look for anyone else so happy I'm with her services, recommendations and editing choices.” — Edith Dume “Lisa Marguerite Mora, thank you so much for your writing mentorship over the past 10 years. When I came to you, I had written a short story collection ("Carob Tree Blues") and considered myself definitively a short story writer. Through your encouragement, prompts, and workshops; I began writing what I term "prose poetry," and now have a completed poetry collection "Moon of a Star.” — Colleen O’Mara, Fish International Publishing Shortlist for Memoir 2017 "Lisa, with the depth of feedback you give and the space you create, I must say you are at the top with the cream of the crop – and I've studied at Esalen, Wild Acres, the Catamaran Writing Conference, as well as with instructors who teach in the UCLA Writers Program. I think this all comes second nature to you. I can't say enough.” – Robin Ward “Lisa, I have to thank you again for yesterday's writing workshop. It was so wonderful and so inspiring. It helped me and energized me and got me writing in new ways. I look forward to more workshops with you! I hope the Writing and Soul workshop goes well.” — Audrey Freudberg, Breaking Through the Wall, Blurb Books “Thank you for being such a powerful force for creative imaginative expression in so many people's lives.” — Kamran Afary, Professor of Communications CSULA “Let me just say that Lisa and I have entered a long-term editing relationship. I send her stories and she suggests improvements. Lisa is very intuitive and knows a lot about writing -- and a lot about reading, which is very important too. In the few weeks we've worked together, I've learned a lot about basics, but also about the mind of the reader. She works with me, making it a lot easier for me to listen than if she taught me. I endorse Lisa as an editor and as a coach. You're in good ears with Lisa.” — Wyatt Underwood “Lisa, the first chapters of my novel were written while I attended your workshops. Love, or The Witches of Windward Circle. Thanks so much! I learned a lot from you.” — Carlos Allende, Panelist Los Angeles Times Festival of Books 2017 “The space you allow, and the person that you are…not to mention the skills and experience you bring…it can’t possibly get any better.” — Karen Hohman Almeida “I know you have edited only a few of my poems; but I really thought your insights were tremendously helpful, as well as how you delivered them.” — Krista Schwimmer "Lisa has a keen eye and a firm but gentle touch. She is a beautiful writer, a gifted editor and teacher." -- Janet Graham "You are a delightful speaker. I enjoyed your talk at IWOSC satellite meeting last week." -- Susanne Heimbuch, Author, Artist, Educator “I looked at the edits, they were brilliant, I sent them straight to publisher thank you so much.” -- Mark Davis, author at Amberley Publishing http://www.mark-davis-photography.com "Lisa is a former student of mine and I can attest to her gift as a writer and her ability as an editor and teacher. When I’m backed up with clients, I often refer them to her as I know they will be well taken care of. Writers benefit from her intuition and insight; her skill and her attention to detail. If you live on the Westside of L.A., take her workshop! If you care about how you look on the page, by all means hire her. Whether through her workshops or her editing services, you WILL progress under her gentle, inspired tutelage." -- Jack Grapes/ Method Writing Approach; Editor, ONTHEBUS (Bombshelter Press) "In a safe nurturing environment I felt uplifted and motivated and acknowledged. It was therapeutic in that it expanded my creative horizons and view of my writing ability. I got to experience the pure joy of expressing an idea for myself as well as communicate it to others." -- Rosario Bernal "I just wanted to say thank you for your hard work and attention to detail. I'm very, very grateful for your comments. I think you've already gone above and beyond for your fee." -- Diane Mora, writer, ESL Instructor. "Lisa is the editor I hired first of the summer to help me move my memoir along. Her feedback has really helped steer my writing. She's been super patient with my wide-variety of page submissions; completed short-stories to mangled, incomplete plot line. For those of you thinking about making a mess into a memoir, I highly suggest her. (Even from 2500 miles away.)" -- Somer Cooper "I was so pleased with what you have done and how you helped me with my manuscript. You helped bring me out and go into the depth of my thoughts and being." -- Betty Kuhn Vertical Divider
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“Thank you, Lisa Marguerite Mora, for your INCREDIBLE Hidden Wisdom Writing Workshop. It was a tremendous help. You executed writing improv exercises that were valuable. You also helped me by showing me how certain syllables can cause emotional effects. And what I loved most was how you flicked on a switch inside of me of knowing when to put great detail into a story or simple detail in a story that showed great visuals. Thank you!””— Ace Antonio Hall, Bram Stoker Award Winner
“Thank you Lisa, for stepping outside the boundaries and creating a safety net for those of us who feel like leaping. [What you did for my writing] Dissects structural issues and provides appropriate ideas for re-composition. Analyzes character motivations and offers clarity on the heroes journey. Assesses the relevance for each sentence in the story. Offers insight and critique.” -- Craig Cignarelli “Just wanted to thank you for that fantastic one-day editing workshop a few weeks ago! I'll be back for the next one! It's worth every minute!! “--Alex Windel “Really appreciated our one-on-one session. My writing went to all sorts of unexpected places from the work we did together!”— Diahann Reyes “Ladies and Gents: if you're a writer who is invested in being the best you can be, any one of Lisa's workshops/classes or editorial services will get you there. Her input is generous in nature and insightful and she delivers with professionalism and consideration for your personal writing style and goals. I have used her editing services on my short stories and my very first novel. Highly recommend.”— Terry K. Carr, HuffPost “I always walk away from Lisa's workshops feeling more like the writer I am. I am deepened in a creative sense and my work takes on a new perspective with her feedback. She is diligent and thorough in her editing of work and I totally respect her judgement in taking my writing to a new level.” — Barbara Berner “I was sure of your talent and intelligence from when I first met you….”-- Ralph Salimpour, MD, FAAP, DCH/Clinical Professor of Pediatrics/ UCLA School of Medicine “You are a wonderful instructor.”— Dan Lambert Professional proofreading, editing, and English tutoring services a http://dan_lambert.homestead.com. “Encountering Lisa’s proficiency as an editor on my own pieces has been an education in the ways a piece of writing can become more accessible for readers. Her gifted and respectful attention to a wide range of my writing, from poetry to fiction, essays and commentary has continued to reveal Lisa’s skillfulness” —Susan Laguna “Lisa M. can be trusted as an editor because she is so talented as a writer herself. Her suggestions are clear and informed and she’s coming from the heart. She’s a professional and a pleasure to work with and you know she will be there to provide encouragement when needed.”— James Nemec 3, LMT, CST –D, author Touch the Ocean; and Journeys: Stories Only Our Bodies Can Tell, CraniOcean Media "Lisa provided more than timely editing for ten short stories, her attention to detail picked up where the writer sped past. I appreciated her professionalism. She is a gifted editor.” — Larry Roberts, “Tales of Computer Consequence" “Before you go to press, may I suggest this woman’s services. Clean, serene. She and her craft are a class act.” — A. Karno/Groundwork Coffee Company Java Juice® “I so value your workshop and love the way it is focusing me on my writing. …Thanks for all you do. You truly are an amazing editor.” –- Dee Dee Phelps, Vinyl Highway “Lisa's mixture of insight and soul, thoroughness and precision, clarity and depth allows her to notice and point out, not merely the inevitable technical mistakes, but also to illuminate the dark corners, unnoticed or neglected in the process, by asking just the right questions. I consider her an invaluable ally in my work.” — Roxana Shirandami, Screenwriter “This is working VERY well for me... It keeps me focused on writing regularly, fits into my insanely busy schedule, and is inspiring, thanks to your creative exercises. I also appreciate access to your advice and professional opinion on various writing and publishing matters. You are a muse, a healer of the writer’s spirit .” — Pat Kaye, writer and editor of http://www.yakpate.blogspot.com/ “Better than therapy.” — Sally Wade, The George Carlin Letters : The Permanent Courtship of Sally Wade, Simon & Schuster “I feel that you are coming from ‘experienced wisdom’ and I feel a sense of ‘quiet sovereignty’ radiating from you.” -- Colleague "Lisa Marguerite Mora's writing pairs deep concise and heartfelt observations with a feather's touch, forcing the truth to at once sneak up on you and yet feel entirely palatable.” — Susan Hayden, Creator/Producer of Library Girl (Santa Monica, California) “Thank you so much for coming! You really inspired us.” --Nanda Dyssou/WLA College "Lisa: It was a treat to see and hear you on the panel of editors at IWOSC (Independent Writers of Southern California) meeting last week. Your expertise as an editor and writer came through in flying colors. I thought your hands-on specific tools and ideas were the most useful for writers, particularly the pit-falls to watch out for. The most common mistakes writers make was so riveting, everyone started writing them down. This is all so familiar, since you've found these same mistakes in editing my manuscripts for years. Good to hear it again.” -- Marian Silverman, Bark; Awareness Magazine. "Your past "graduates" aren't wrong when they write about how gentle and respectful you are, but few mention that bit of steel that's there, too. The part that "sees" and asks the workshop participant to explore a little further for the sake of truth and excellence." -- Jeanne Dreyfus, writer "This workshop was a doorway for me to claim the writer/artist that I am, and was always afraid to take seriously. The seriousness I feel as a writer, is not in whether or not I am ever published, but rather that I trust the quiet voice speaking through me "as story" and report on it now and again. Lisa made a safe place for me to listen and report. I highly recommend working with her." -- Cindy Michel "Lisa - thanks for catching some great mistakes in our manuscript!" -- Fred Dewey, Publisher/Former Director of Beyond Baroque Center of the Literary Arts "Thanks to your help, I graduated in June." -- Adriana Urrutia-Cal Poly University Masters in Education/Design Based Learning "Lisa has provided excellent proofreading and document editing services for a wide range of our high-tech business needs. She conducts her operation in an on-time and professional manner. We are continuing our arrangement with her. I would highly recommend her for similar situations." -- Steven Punte, CEO Test Lens “Lisa has a sharp eye and excellent syntax. I know my words are in good hands. I have a greater sense of confidence and professionalism once she has edited my work. When the material must be line perfect, Lisa is the one to go to.”--Terrie Silverman, MFA/CreativeRites Founder/Performance/Artist |