Editorial Freelancers Association
Member Profile
Elizabeth A. Brown
Swift Edits
Harvard-educated editor, writer, and teacher with 20+ years of experience. I will bring out the best in your work and help you become a better writer. I’m encouraging, easy to work with, and love helping writers achieve their dreams.
EDUCATION
- Harvard, BA
- Bennington, MFA
EXPERIENCE
- Edited books published by Crown Business/Random House/Penguin; Duke University Press; Smithsonian; Inc.; Fast Company; Greenleaf; and many more
- Genres include: business, leadership, memoir, women’s fiction, literary fiction, self-help, psychology, theology, academic, etc.
- Worked with many best-selling writers (see resume)
- Former staff writer and editor at The Christian Science Monitor
WITH MY EXPERTISE, CLIENTS HAVE
- Signed book deals (memoir, novel, academic) with major publishers and academic presses
- Self-published memoirs, fiction, how-to, business/leadership, including New York Times and Amazon bestsellers
- Completed PhD dissertations and created successful book proposals
- Published articles in scholarly journals and magazines
TESTIMONIALS
“The job of a book editor is vital. . . . Great book editors are unsung heroes. Smooth copy, no errors—all that is good news! It’s also vital for success and sales. Elizabeth Brown is a world-class editor. I trust her completely. And so should you.” Peter Georgescu, Chairman Emeritus, Young & Rubicam, CAPITALISTS, ARISE! (business/current affairs, 2017).
“I couldn’t have done it without you…You taught me everything I know about narrative nonfiction.” S. Savitt, CRASHING THE PARTY (memoir; Soft Skull Press 2016)
“It was a pleasure working with you. You were rigorous AND nice. Sweet combination. You certainly made a difference.” C. Howard, HARD RIVERS (nonfiction; Greenleaf Books 2016)
“If I had to use one word to describe Elizabeth–AMAZING. My experience with her was extremely gratifying. She was patient, she listened, and she was very responsive. Elizabeth took the time to really understand what I was trying to communicate to my readers. With her keen editorial eye she helped me bring out the true essence of my story.” M. Chipanta, A CASUALTY OF POWER (fiction; Weaver Press 2016; WINNER: Best First Book, 2017, Literary Classics Book Award)
Contact me at swiftedits@gmail.com
Website: https://www.swiftedits.com/
Chapel Hill, NC
US
Business phone: 919-619-1862
Email: swiftedits@gmail.com
More information: View PDF file
Years in the field: 30
Years freelancing: 25
Elizabeth Brown
Harvard-educated editor, writer, and teacher with 20+ years of experience. I will bring out the best in your work and help you become a better writer. I’m encouraging, easy to work with, and love helping writers achieve their dreams.
EDUCATION
- Harvard, BA
- Bennington, MFA
EXPERIENCE
- Edited books published by Crown Business/Random House/Penguin; Duke University Press; Smithsonian; Inc.; Fast Company; Greenleaf; and many more
- Genres include: business, leadership, memoir, women’s fiction, literary fiction, self-help, psychology, theology, academic, etc.
- Worked with many best-selling writers (see resume)
- Former staff writer and editor at The Christian Science Monitor
WITH MY EXPERTISE, CLIENTS HAVE
- Signed book deals (memoir, novel, academic) with major publishers and academic presses
- Self-published memoirs, fiction, how-to, business/leadership, including New York Times and Amazon bestsellers
- Completed PhD dissertations and created successful book proposals
- Published articles in scholarly journals and magazines
TESTIMONIALS
“The job of a book editor is vital. . . . Great book editors are unsung heroes. Smooth copy, no errors—all that is good news! It’s also vital for success and sales. Elizabeth Brown is a world-class editor. I trust her completely. And so should you.” Peter Georgescu, Chairman Emeritus, Young & Rubicam, CAPITALISTS, ARISE! (business/current affairs, 2017).
“I couldn’t have done it without you…You taught me everything I know about narrative nonfiction.” S. Savitt, CRASHING THE PARTY (memoir; Soft Skull Press 2016)
“It was a pleasure working with you. You were rigorous AND nice. Sweet combination. You certainly made a difference.” C. Howard, HARD RIVERS (nonfiction; Greenleaf Books 2016)
“If I had to use one word to describe Elizabeth–AMAZING. My experience with her was extremely gratifying. She was patient, she listened, and she was very responsive. Elizabeth took the time to really understand what I was trying to communicate to my readers. With her keen editorial eye she helped me bring out the true essence of my story.” M. Chipanta, A CASUALTY OF POWER (fiction; Weaver Press 2016; WINNER: Best First Book, 2017, Literary Classics Book Award)
Contact me at swiftedits@gmail.com
Website: https://www.swiftedits.com/
