“I would like to thank my editor, Lila Stromer, for her tremendous patience, support, and guidance in making sure I make the legal language more easily comprehensible and digestible. She was the “delivery nurse” for this “baby” to whom I have tremendous gratitude.”
 Jennifer O Price, Lawyer
Author of EmpowerEd: Using Real Case Examples to Look Deeper into IEP Management, self-published

 

 

“You could not find a more competent and thorough editor. Lila was faced with multiple issues while working with my book; historical events unknown to most everyone, German and Dutch languages and the appropriate translations, serious musical terminology and situations, etc. At every turn, rather than guessing, she would ask me to explain thoroughly in order to make the best possible edits. I am extremely impressed with her ability to make sense out of my first-time-writer book. Lila guided me through the process over the past six months with patience and grace, knowledge, and wisdom. I could not give her a stronger recommendation if she came over and painted my house! She is simply the best and I intend to use her again on my next book, which is already in the works. Trust me…if you need someone to give you the best possible feedback, question your structure and timeline, and fix your syntactical errors, Lila Stromer is your editor. Feel free to ask me any questions you may have as I am happy to answer them honestly and sincerely.”
Casey J. Hayes, Professor, Fine Arts-Music
Author of When the Music Stopped: Willy Rosen’s Holocaust, Amsterdam Publishers

“I can see your very careful work on the paper. It’s rare these days to encounter such a professional service, so my co-author and I are grateful for your help in improving the paper on its final stage.”
Mark Billings, Professor, Accounting and Business History
John Wilson, Professor, Business and Law

 

“It’s been a complete pleasure to work with you, and I am really impressed with your knowledge of (or ability to find) those picky CMoS rules! I would definitely work with you again … and have recommended you to a number of colleagues.”
Laurie Edelman, Professor of Law
Author of Working Law: Courts, Corporations, and Symbolic Civil Rights, University of Chicago Press
“Please know how appreciative we are of your excellent efforts here. It is really impressive to see how carefully you have reviewed the text and the book is so much better as a result of your work.”
Peter L. Bergen, New America
Daniel Rothenberg, Professor, Politics and Global Studies
Editors of Drone Wars: Transforming Conflict, War, and Policy, University of Cambridge Press
“Based on a friend’s strong recommendation, I contacted Lila out of the blue, seeking her help with the herculean task of correcting the page proofs for a lengthy edition of the writings of a late-nineteenth-century economist. Lila geared into action immediately and did an exceptional job with all aspects of the work. With her sharp eye for detail, she ferreted out mistakes that had eluded previous readers of the proofs and detected several (potentially embarrassing) inconsistencies of format, which required changes in the document. She put in long hours to make sure all the corrections were entered properly, and was patient, professional, and cheerful throughout the protracted process. The volume is significantly better as a result of Lila’s skillful work, and I will definitely want to make use of her editorial services in the future.”
Charles Camic, Professor of Sociology
Coeditor of Essential Writings of Thorstein Veblen, Routledge
Author of Thorstein Veblen: Economist in Time, Harvard University Press
“I am thoroughly impressed with the editorial work of Lila Stromer. It is very important that my voice is maintained, and Lila maintained it throughout the editing process and in making recommendations for the manuscript. Her views, knowledge of what will help the readers understand my message, and her approach to my topics have been exceptional. She has edited two of my books. The first book she edited (The Day the Crabs Got Out: The Revival of Black America) was televised during my interviews with Fox News, CBS Chicago, and WGN Chicago. I was extremely comfortable knowing how this book would be presented to millions of people. I am even more excited that she edited my second book (How to Move Black America Forward) and made it ready for millions to read and share. I have confidence presenting this book as a professional, knowing that it has been professionally edited by Lila.”
Eddie Taylor, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Author of Restoring the Mind of Black America and The Days the Crabs Got Out: The Revival of Black America, Lulu Publishing Services
“Speaking as an author and editor of books and as the editor of two academic journals and two book series, I can say with absolute confidence that Lila Stromer is one of the most conscientious, proficient, professional and downright hard-working copy-editors I have ever encountered. Whether your text is scholarly or artistic, professional or technical, Lila will be a godsend. She is fast, she is efficient, she communicates with authors and cares about their work, and without being intrusive she improves everything she touches. Lila Stromer is the definition of value added!”
Christopher L. Tomlins, Former Editor, Law & Social Inquiry
“Lila is a consummate professional, bringing care and precision to the editing process. As a long-time copy editor for the Political and Legal Anthropology Review, Lila gives an extraordinarily high level of attention to authors and editors alike. Her involvement in our journal has made the content clearer and more eloquent. She also has advised the editors on matters of style and production thanks to her long experience in academic publishing. Her work is extremely thorough and her communication with editors is crystal clear. I consider myself lucky to have worked with Lila both as an author and now as an editor.”
Heath Cabot, Former Editor, PoLAR: Political and Legal Anthropology Review
“Lila does a wonderful job with the copyediting for PoLAR: Political and Legal Anthropology Review. She is extremely thorough and knowledgeable, and always catches even the smallest details. When we are on a short deadline, she works extra hours to make sure that things are ready on time – she’s very dedicated, a professional who puts her heart into what she is doing. We are very grateful to have her help with our journal!”
Elizabeth Mertz, Former Editor, PoLAR: Political and Legal Anthropology Review
“Thanks for all your wonderful work on our paper and for your patience in getting it all together as well!”
John Hagan, Professor of Sociology
“I wanted to thank you for making Born unto Brothels as good as possible! I really appreciate all your help, comments, and suggestions and for being so professional, accommodating, and helpful throughout the entire process.”
Prabha Kotiswaran, Professor, Law and Social Justice
“I just wanted to thank you once again for your support and diligence throughout this process. You were instrumental in moving the process forward, your attention to detail was much appreciated, and it genuinely felt like a team effort to put out the best product possible. A grand thank you.”
Erik D. Fritsvold, Professor, Sociology, Crime, Justice, Law & Society Concentration
“Your efforts have been thorough and are much appreciated – it just makes me wonder what the rest of my work would look like if given similar attention!”
Brendon Swedlow, Professor, Political Science
“I am deeply impressed by you; such a combination of efficiency and courtesy is rare.”
Marina Kurkchiyan, Professor, Socio-Legal Studies
“I am immensely grateful to Lila for her work editing my Ph.D. thesis. For me, handing over my thesis to someone else for editing was a big leap of faith. I had to feel clear that the person doing it would take care commensurate with the blood, sweat, and tears of my own that went into it. The best thing about working with Lila was that very early on it became clear that she does put this level of care in. With the first 1 or 2 returned passages, I very soon felt able to relax about the process of editing, and about the final product that would come out of it. Lila paid close attention to the meaning of my words and dramatically improved the clarity with which my ideas were expressed. Little confusions that existed in the text were not only highlighted, suggestions were offered about what could be done to improve them. This was particularly valuable in a passage which described a technical and abstract mathematical economics model. Lila improved this section immensely.”
Grace Kite
School of Oriental and African Studies
Department of Economics, University of London
“Lila and I have worked together several times that demanded great resourcefulness and ingenuity, and each time it has been a very productive and satisfying experience. I can speak to her excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as to her ability to manage and prioritize, and her capacity to think innovatively. She has a keen and insightful eye for the strengths and weaknesses in a script, and is able to convey those insights tactfully and productively. Moreover, Lila helped me with some rather difficult research on obscure subjects. She is an outstanding researcher. And on a personal note, working with Lila is always a pleasure. She is generous and kind, and a person of great personal and artistic integrity.”
M.E.H. Lewis, Playwright
“Critical steps in my writing process are to consult with key industry professionals who can communicate their ideas effectively, give me honest and nurturing feedback, and are thorough in their understanding of creativity and theatricality. Lila possesses all of these qualities and makes the process fun!”
Jim Henry, Playwright and Screenwriter
“I had Lila edit an article for a theatre journal. I had worked with Lila before in her capacity as a dramaturg, so it was great to have someone I could trust regarding the field. Her work was creative and thorough. She finished early and communicated throughout the process. I had to be out of town during the week this article was due, and knowing that Lila had gone over my work with a fine-tooth comb was a great relief.”
Catherine H. Gleason, Professor, Theatre
“Lila is a fabulous editor, generous with her time, extremely detailed yet flexible with her feedback. She worked on my thesis book and some overview documents, and provided keen observation and comprehensive notation. I highly recommend her professionalism, her dedication and her expertise.”
Karin L. McKie
Department of English, San José State University
“Lila has been a great asset to our organization, providing her expertise in copyediting and overall guidance and supervision of our printed brochures and publications. We are extremely grateful for her help in this area.”
Dave Defuniak, Former Executive Director, Tree House Humane Society
“Lila has been an indispensable resource for us. She not only does great copyediting work, but she provides valuable feedback and suggestions about our publications in general. She even spear-headed the production of our new style guide, which has been instrumental in taking all of our publications to the next level. We feel so lucky to have Lila’s services.”
Jenny Schlueter, Former Development Director, Tree House Humane Society
“Lila Stromer was the first dramaturg I ever worked with and it was an absolute joy. She was conscientious, erudite, and had a great eye for detail. … She was wonderful in her editorial role. She was always respectful of my voice as a writer and worked carefully to be sure the message of the play was clear and lucid. I highly recommend her for any editorial or dramaturgical position.”
Dave Hudson, Lyricist/Librettist
“Lila has worked for me editing Internet content. Her attention to detail has helped my clients focus their message more effectively and attract a broader customer base.”
Joseph Bowen, President, Borealis Systems, Inc.