Testimonials: Nonfiction Book Editing
Below are a few testimonials from clients I’ve worked with over the years on nonfiction projects.
Working with Liz as a first-time author was an absolute gift. I came into the process not knowing what I didn’t know, and she met me exactly where I was—patient, professional, and genuinely invested in helping me produce the best possible version of my book. Her attention to detail is exceptional, and her clear communication made what could have been an overwhelming experience feel manageable and even enjoyable. She not only edited and formatted my book, but also made helpful suggestions that went above and beyond. If you are a first-time author looking for someone who will treat your work with care and grace, look no further. Highest recommendation without reservation.
Susan Metzger
Author of Rejected Yet Redeemed
Liz is absolutely amazing. Incredibly talented, deeply insightful, and wildly intelligent. I would never work with another editor. Liz didn’t just improve my manuscript—she elevated it. Her guidance made my book exceptional, and I’m forever grateful to have found her.
Peter Kennedy
Author of The Remembering: A Journey Back to Self
When my expected editor stepped down, Liz stepped in last minute to help with my project, copyediting over 80 personal essays for an anthology. She was extremely professional in her work, very friendly and enjoyable to work with, and responsive and clear in her communication.
Many of the book’s contributors were also editors by profession, and they each commented on the quality of Liz’s work. One shared, “As a professional developmental editor, I have worked with a number of copy and line editors over the years, and given that Liz’s changes here were all improvements, I can confirm you have hired somebody good.” I hope to use Liz for future projects and highly recommend hiring her for any of your own editing needs!
Amilee Selfridge
Author of The Bad Day Book: Parenting Edition
Liz Kazandzhy of the Watchful Wordsmith gives an entirely new meaning to the word “proofreading.” While I thought she would limit her work to catching typos and misspellings, she went far beyond that small concept. She provided thoughtful, careful notes on my phrasings and grammatical choices; she taught me about current usage to update my training in grammar from sixth grade; and she suggested smoother and more evocative ways to express certain ideas. When I asked for more work to help me advance the project, she was responsive and flexible and easy to work with. I highly recommend Liz Kazandzhy.
Maggie Knowles
Author of Face Your Money, Honey!
Liz was absolutely a God-send. She was warm, encouraging, and an expert in her craft. Every suggestion she made was clear and called for. I will absolutely be working with her again and again in the future.
Taylor Griffin
Author of The Pond We’re Swimming In
I worked with Liz on the second book in my series and was extremely impressed by her responsiveness, professionalism, and the quality of her work. As the first person to read the manuscript, Liz was a thoughtful listener and provided valuable insight when I had new ideas and small tweaks. She also remained available to answer ad hoc questions after completing the edit ahead of the deadline, which I greatly appreciated. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Liz and look forward to working with her again in the future.
