• “We have worked with many developmental editors on text and trade books for more than 40 years. Elizabeth Dougherty is the absolute best. Her structured yet organic approach, valuable suggestions, and superb editorial skills will be evident in our forthcoming book. Elizabeth was totally invested in our project, respected our expertise, and was a joy to work with.”

    —Jill C. Dardig, Ed.D., and William L. Heward, Ed.D., BCBA-D, Authors, Let’s Make a Contract

  • “My only regret is not hiring Elizabeth sooner. She is passionate about helping her clients succeed. Her publishing expertise and cheerleading got me across the finish line.”

    —Jo Miller, Women’s Leadership Expert, Author, Woman of Influence

  • “Elizabeth helped me and my coauthor fine-tune our book proposal. She was knowledgeable, skilled, and thorough. But she also demonstrated a clear understanding of our goals and a desire to see us succeed. And it showed—our agent had no edits to our proposal, and we received our first offer from a publisher in a matter of weeks! I credit our ability to get through the submission process so quickly and successfully because of Elizabeth’s guidance.”

    —Arden Joy, coauthor, The Nurture Method: Mindful Parenting with Babies (Rowman and Littlefield, 2025)

  • “Elizabeth’s deep understanding of the written word and her years of experience in the publishing industry make her an exceptional editor. I wholeheartedly recommend her to both new authors and experienced writers seeking a discerning eye and a knowledgeable coach.”

    —Sarah Teten Kanter, Author, Positive Caregiving

  • “I am a first-time author. Elizabeth was professional, timely, and patient, with great attention to detail. Her positivity really helped me get my project over the finish line. I highly recommend her.”

    —Alex Bissett, Author, The Destination Birth

  • “Elizabeth is a fantastic collaborator who helped work my ideas into precise actionable steps. She’s so passionate about what she does, and it made such a big difference during our collaboration. Elizabeth is meticulous and thoughtful and really cares about the clients she works with.”

    —Mellissa Wood, Screenwriter and Founder of The Maternal Revolution

  • “Elizabeth is just wonderful! I knew when we spoke for the first time that she was the perfect editor for me. I’m very pleased with our experience and look forward to applying her notes and feedback. Highly recommend Elizabeth!”

    —Yasmine Moussa, Founder, The Gentle Nursery

  • “Elizabeth immediately understood what I was trying to accomplish and helped me express it in my writing perfectly.”

    —Alisa Weinstein, Attorney and Women’s Advocate

  • “Elizabeth is a terrific developmental editor I am a first-time author and greatly appreciated Elizabeth’s professional and experienced guidance. She is a wonderful collaborator who really believes in making sure the author’s voice and point of view come through. I warmly recommend her without hesitation.”

    —Danilella S., Family Therapist

  • “Elizabeth was incredibly helpful with editing and developmental ideas. She has given me inspiration and motivation to carry on with my project.”

    —Shannon T., Parenting Author