Professional editorial services
Do you have an idea for a book that you dream of getting into print, but you’re overwhelmed by figuring out how to make it happen? I can advise you on the ins and outs of self-publishing.
Do you have a finished manuscript that needs some help with grammar and style? Or are you sitting on a polished draft that just needs a final read-through to make sure there’s no lingering typos? I would love to copyedit or proofread that text for you.
Let’s talk if you have a writing project that’s calling out for some enthusiastic professional support. I have more than twenty years of experience in the publishing industry and am ready to spill all my secrets to help you become the author you’ve always wanted to be.
Self-publishing consultations
Struggling to figure out what approach is right for you? E-book or print? Print on demand or ordering a small quantity up front? And what the heck is an ISBN anyway? I can help you sort through these options and more.
Copyediting services
You’ve got a draft of your book saved in Word or in a Google Doc–now what? I can read through the text to clean up the spelling, grammar, and punctuation and can even help you set up the file so that it’s ready to send on to a typesetter.
Proofreading services
You have a fully designed draft of your book that you’re pretty happy with, but what if there’s still some typos or funny formatting errors lurking in there? Let me be your second pair of eyes–I can review the file for any last mistakes before it goes to print.
Testimonials
“Allison got me into the business of writing and publishing! As a new author, I was totally unaware of all that it was involved writing and getting a book published. Hiring her was the best decision I could have ever made. She not only did a fabulous job in editing my two adult books, but she also provided me with so much insight on the publishing profession. I am most appreciative of the encouragement she gave me that helped me with the confidence I needed to put my work out for the world to read. If my path had not crossed Allison’s, I would not be the author of multiple books like I am today. You need her by your side! You won’t regret it.”
Pascuala Herrera, Indie Author Project’s 2022 Indie Author of the Year and author of Not Always a Valley of Tears and Life Is a Garden to Cultivate
“Allison edited my book in the fall of 2022, and she became a partner in wanting to make my novel the best that it could be. She gave loving support throughout the process of editing and moving the book toward publication. She challenged me to tweak some of the writing where need be, excise redundancies in my writing, and even sharpen some of the focus in certain scenes. When it came time to reach out to a publisher/printer, she was there every step of the way, guiding me, offering helpful instructions in the process, making it all as painless and stress-free as possible. I couldn’t have done it without her (nor would I have wanted to). She is a rock star in her profession.”
Jonathan R. Lewis, author of Celestial Navigation: A Novel
“Allison is a magical wizard with words and a kind, compassionate human being whose professionalism is unparalleled. Sound out of this world? Well, Allison has shown me that she truly is. As a yoga teacher, I have sent out many email newsletters and published blogs that have required expert editing, sometimes at the last minute. Not only has Allison come to my rescue but she has also turned my writing into an expression that feels more like me and reads more like what I am trying to communicate than what I was able to articulate alone. In a recent blog post that was very significant to me, Allison saw the big picture and shaped it into a piece that illuminated something deeply personal and heartfelt. Allison makes me proud of my work and I don’t know what I’d do without her.”
Alie McManus, yoga teacher
Recommended designers
If you need someone to design your front cover or interior text, I can vouch for the excellent work of Jon Hahn, Lindsey Cleworth, and John Yates.
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