Self-Nominated
Elisa is a writer, editor, and writing coach who has worked for over two decades in writing and editing. She owns the editorial agency, Craft Your Content, and serves as the Editorial Advisor to Y-Combinator startup Foster. Elisa has written for outlets like NYT, Forbes, The Huffington Post, and more. Often found hosting various online workshops and learning events, she also enjoys working as a judge for writing competitions like the Page Turner Awards and ACES. In fun life opportunities, she's been a writer-in-residence at Bird Bay Resort in Lesvos, Greece, and Captain Nickels Inn in Maine.
How long has the nominee been a member of ACES?
Joined 4/24/2017
How has the nominee contributed to ACES?
Have done a Q&A for an ACES chat, promoted ACES social accounts and announcements, this question makes me realize I need to do a lot more. :-\
What experience would the nominee bring to the board?
Editing is a difficult task for trained editors these days. With the changing landscape of online writing and self-publishing, we are often asked to straddle a frustrating line between following the "rules" and throwing them out the window to "honor" a writer's voice. As someone who has worked in this space (as both a writer AND an editor) for over a decade, I've learned the systems to create and conversations to have to get the best writing possible from a writer - while adapting to their personal style and the nature of their industry.
If elected, what does the nominee envision for ACES during their tenure?
Training and content for editors on creating relationships with their clients. The idea of an editor who crashes in to thrash a piece of writing is an outdated archetype that doesn't exist as much in modern publishing. An editor is instead charged with being an advocate for and partner of a writer in their process.Additionally, as editors, our time is coming! With the growth of AI writing software in 2023, and more brands and writers trying it out, the need for human editors to provide suggestions and guidance will be a prominent focus.