Editor
Author, editor and writing coachLiz Monument
Liz Monument is an author, writing all kinds of fiction including sci-fi, historical, and horror.
Liz’s debut novel, The Eternity Fund was short-listed for Mslexia Magazine’s unpublished novel competition in 2013, becoming a talking book in 2014 (Audible.co.uk), and a paperback in 2015 (Fahrenheit Press). Liz’s second novel Iteration (Fahrenheit Press) was on the submissions list for the Arthur C Clarke Award, 2018. Her third novel, Transcendence, was written for a PhD in Creative Writing.
She believes that the mechanics of fiction are identical whether you’re writing literary, genre, or hybrids, and that the same principles can be applied to improve a manuscript regardless of its subject matter or style.
Before becoming a full-time novelist and editor, Liz specialised in adult education and taught in the creative arts field for 22 years.
As of 2021, Liz is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.
If you’d like to work with Liz, get in touch with our Writer Support team; tell us about your book and what you’d like support with, and we’ll help you identify your next steps.
Exceptional editorial and communication skills
- Dr George C.
Very encouraging
- Andy C.
Tremendous amount of care
- Cameron S.
Genuinely interested in doing the best for her clients
- Phil G.
An absolute pleasure to work with
- Dr Petra M.
Absolutely priceless
- Joy S.
Super helpful
- Tim M.
Detailed descriptions
- Aleksandra M.
Learned more from her targeted feedback than I’ve learned in years of writing
- Kim K
Provided a blueprint for how to take my novel from raw product to publishable manuscript
- Michael A
Could not have been better supported
- Michael A
Liz's specialties
Why we love Liz
Based in Australia, Liz comes personally recommended by Jericho Writers Founder Harry Bingham. Liz gives excellent and comprehensive feedback across genres, and is particularly brilliant for writers who want an Australian perspective on their work, plus those writing historical fiction and dystopian/science fiction. We’re such big fans of Liz that she’s now also a tutor on our Ultimate Novel Writing Programme and Novel Writing Course.
What Liz says about editing
I spent many long years as a struggling novelist, feeling the burn to write, but never being sure how well I was handling my material. Several of my early novels found themselves consigned to the fabled shoebox under the bed, having failed miserably. I finally enrolled on a creative writing course and realised that, with ongoing coaching, it is possible for the almost-there writer to achieve the next level. Even best-selling authors need an editor, so it goes without saying that aspiring writers need help too. Today, I apply the same principles I learned from my own mentors to help writers achieve their goals. Whether you want to self-publish, send your work to literary agents, or enter a story/opening chapter competition, I can help. I offer individually-tailored coaching and structural reports for any genre including mainstream fiction, historical, SF, literary, children’s, non-fiction, horror, dystopian, thrillers, crime, and erotica. I also edit non-fiction. I particularly enjoy genre fusions or stories which mess with form to produce unusual composites. Receiving criticism on your manuscript can be daunting (it’s your ‘baby’, after all!) but with somebody holding your hand and offering constructive editorial guidance, your work will become much stronger moving forwards. This is every writer’s goal.
What Liz works on
By purchasing any of these products, you'll have the opportunity to express your interest in working with Liz.
Manuscript Assessment
Developmental Editing
Agent Submission Pack assessment
Post-editorial guidance
Copy-editing
Proof-reading
Short Stories
Opening Section Review
Liz's published books
