Elizabeth Cortis
Founder; Editorial and Publishing Consultant
Elizabeth Cortis is the director and CEO of Proofreading Malta Limited and the founder of Proofreading Malta Academy and Bookmark Editors, two specialist branches of Proofreading Malta. Through Bookmark Editors, she leads a team of publishing professionals who provide a wide range of author services for publications in English and Maltese.
As an editorial and publishing consultant, Elizabeth works closely with writers, authors, and publishers, providing guidance on manuscript development, editorial direction, publishing strategy, and market positioning. She supports writers at every stage of their publishing journey, from the initial assessment of a manuscript through to publication, helping them navigate both traditional publishing and self-publishing pathways.
Elizabeth also serves as a project manager, coordinating complex publishing projects and overseeing the various stages involved in bringing a manuscript to publication. Her editorial portfolio reflects experience across a broad range of local and international projects, including fiction, non-fiction, children's literature, poetry, scripts, periodicals, educational publications, and illustrated works.
Beyond her work with authors, Elizabeth leads recruitment, training, and mentorship initiatives within the company, supporting the professional development of language and publishing professionals.