Hello, my name is Lizzie Thornton and I am a freelance editor and book coach! I enjoy a multitude of genres and characters but I specialize in books that include strong female-identifying characters. Lately, a lot of my time has been dedicated to my role as Co-Director and Editor of Cardigan Press. Our debut anthology, "Byline Legacies," is centered around the theme "writing life" I available for preorder now here and will be releasing September 2021.

       The world of literature has always been a safe space for me. Growing up, I was awkward and weird, didn’t make friends very easily, and being in a military family that moved every two to three years didn’t help much. I found my solace inside books. I wrote stories all the time and dreamed of becoming a famous author. It wasn’t until I studied Literature at the University of South Carolina that I discovered my favorite classes were the workshops, because that’s when I helped other writers shape their work creatively into something brilliant. When I read an author’s story that they’ve entrusted to me, I am dedicated and bound to crafting their words, making it even more powerful. My purpose is not to change your art, but to help better position it in a gallery so more people can be swept away by your words. 
These days, you can normally find me with coffee or wine in hand, trying to balance my business with being a full-time mom to my almost 3 year old son, Romeo. Disclaimer: there is no balance. In my free moments, I enjoy trying new recipes and practicing yoga, but I mainly hang out with Romeo and his father, along with Freya, the Pitbull and Hercules, the Chihuahua. I absorb all things related to productivity, wellness, and powerful women. I also write freelance on these topics as well. If you're interested in working with me in that capacity, please shoot me an email. I am currently booking editing jobs for the Fall 2021 season and have room for 3 more coaching clients on my books.