"There's a reason Lisa Rector is so popular with fiction writers... she's the best. Few independent editors can match her expertise with late-stage novel development. For help with third draft woes, or anything before or after, look no further."

– Donald Maass, The Donald Maass Literary Agency, New York City

Third Draft in New York City
provides editorial services to
published and advanced fiction writers.

Independent editor Lisa Rector specializes in late-stage story issues, sagging middles and third draft woes. She works with thrillers, suspense, mystery, historical, fantasy, YA, mainstream and literary fiction.

Services include: one-on-one story development workshops, manuscript evaluations, revision assistance plus outline and query guidance.

Lisa has worked with dozens of authors worldwide, including the U.S., Canada, Australia and The Netherlands.

“I first bumped into Lisa years ago at the Surrey International Writers Conference. Since then we’ve met up at various places in the US and Canada where writers, agents, and editors gather. I’ve found she’s generous with her time and expertise, meeting, teaching, and nourishing tomorrow's authors.”
- Cricket Freeman, The August Agency LLC, Florida

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