Who I am

I’m Dorlisa!

Things I am:

  • Tired

  • American

  • Eagles fan (GO BIRDS)

  • Washington Spirit fan

  • Gen-Z

  • First gen college graduate

  • Avid reader

  • Writer

  • Wife

  • Dog mom

  • Aunt

  • Musician

  • Mixed-race

  • LGBTQIA+

  • Disabled

  • Veteran

Do we have anything in common?

What qualifies me

I have some very expensive letters of recommendation, otherwise known as degrees.

  • Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | 2023

  • Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | 2022

  • UCLA Extension | 2025

  • UCLA Extension | 2024

  • UCLA Extension | 2024

  • UCLA Extension | 2024

  • UCLA Extension | 2024

  • UCLA Extension | 2025

  • UCLA Extension | 2025

What clients say

  • "Dorlisa is a truly talented editor. She is exceptionally diligent… and adheres to the highest professional standards"

    A.N.

  • "She is clearly very knowledgeable about the ins and outs of writing and editing, and she made sure I understood any changes she made. Dorlisa was a joy to work with and made the whole process a breeze. could not be happier with the finished product, and would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone seeking an editor."

    S.E.

  • "I've worked with Dorlisa twice now and have been extremely grateful for her service. Her comments, questions, and editing have been extremely motivating and thoughtful. I appreciate when she brings up questions with my stories and the funny comments sprinkled throughout makes the experience friendly/personal. I'm glad to have found her!"

    J.H.

  • Quality: 10. Experience: 10. Humor: 10. Vibe: 10000000. I will be returning for her services on future projects. She was cordial, responsive, thorough and precise. She was kind, patient, and compassionate throughout the entire process. She was just as excited to see my project come to life as I was! Her delight in my successes were genuine, and her constructive feedback was delivered in a way that left me feeling empowered instead of defeated. She's the real deal.

    TB Valentine