With 15 years of storytelling under her belt and an MFA in TV & Screenwriting from Stephens College, Elizabeth M. Dwyer (aka Word Nerd) has helped stories of every shape and size find their healthiest, most vibrant form.
A Stowe Story Labs Launch Fellow and Moonshot Accelerator Fellow, her writing has been praised by The Blacklist as “smart, beautiful, and charming” with “dialogue that sparkles” and “hilariously awkward” humor.Elizabeth has worked with The Blacklist, the Austin Film Festival, the Athena Film Festival, Stowe Story Labs, award-winning authors, indie filmmakers, and emerging writers alike, offering the perfect blend of nerdy precision and creative care. In short: if your story has symptoms, she’s got the cure.Read the client testimonials below to learn more about how Elizabeth can help you and your writing.
Robinne Lee
author of The Idea of You
“I have long been a fan of Elizabeth’s work –
layered, engaging, insightful. A competent and
clever writer, she was the first person that came to
mind when I was looking to engage a sensitivity
reader for my novel. Her diligence, expertise, and
attention to detail were exceptional, and integral to elevating my manuscript. She is a force!!”
Shannon C.F. Rogers
author of I’d Rather Burn Than Bloom and Eighteen Roses
“I trust Elizabeth's editorial eye implicitly. She has helped me with projects big and small, flagging nuts & bolts issues and problem-solving with me about big-picture structural questions. She knows good writing, has an appreciation of individual style, and is able to communicate constructive feedback concisely and promptly. Five stars!”
Jennifer C. Poe
author of Hola, Morocha!
“Working with Elizabeth was not only a pleasure, but essential for my novel, which was about a sensitive and complex subject. She not only helped catch continuity issues, but also guided me in making my character’s conflict and motivation more impactful, all while staying true to my vision.”
Khanisha Foster
writer (Joy Rebel) and Artistic Director for Theatre, Columbia College Chicago
“I might feel envy about Elizabeth’s incredible skill set if she wasn’t so generous with it.
She proofreads with a precision and speed that is matched only by Usain Bolt in a 100 meter race. I trust her to bring my work to the next level.”
Hannah Parikh
Founder of Whole Belly Health
“Elizabeth is better than ChatGPT! A real person, with heart and wit! I loved working with Elizabeth. She was very thorough and concise. She's incredibly intuitive and asked me very insightful questions to help me gain more clarity and perspective on my work. She did more than punch up my writing - she brought it to life! "