You will get professional memoir editing to elevate your life story
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Sharing your life story is a powerful and vulnerable endeavor. I’ll help you shape your memoir into a compelling, publish-ready manuscript, preserving your authentic voice while improving structure, flow, pacing, and prose. With 20+ years of editing experience, I guide writers through both big-picture storytelling and sentence-level refinement.
You’ll receive:
• Developmental feedback on structure, tone, pacing, and theme
• Line & copy edits for clarity, style, grammar, and consistency
• Personalized notes on improving your narrative arc and reader engagement
Please message me before purchasing so we can discuss your specific needs and timeline.
I can’t wait to read your book!
You’ll receive:
• Developmental feedback on structure, tone, pacing, and theme
• Line & copy edits for clarity, style, grammar, and consistency
• Personalized notes on improving your narrative arc and reader engagement
Please message me before purchasing so we can discuss your specific needs and timeline.
I can’t wait to read your book!
Genre
Memoir/BiographyLanguage
EnglishWhat's included
| Service Tiers |
Starter
$100
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Standard
$200
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Advanced
$300
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|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery Time | 4 days | 5 days | 6 days |
Number of Revisions | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Number of Words | 10000 | 20000 | 30000 |
Outline | - | - | - |
Text Rewrite | - | - | - |
Topic Research | - | - | - |
References & Citations | - | - | - |
eBook Formatting | - | - | - |
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Eddie M.
Nov 14, 2025
Editing Nonfiction Finance Book
Allison is an amazing editor! Not only did she find countless punctuation errors, but she also found repetitive content to replace, suggested different endings, and made sure the book moved forward and kept the reader engaged. I look forward to working with her on my next book!
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Cynthia Sally H.
Nov 8, 2025
Developmental Editing for 65,000 word Historical Novella
Allison has great communication skills. She told me when my files were be finished, and sure enough they were! What I really appreciated about her comments was how thoughtful they were. She had clearly read every word of my novel and thought about it. I really liked how she pushed me to make it even better. Highly recommended, I would definitely hire Allison again!
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Atoosa G.
Nov 6, 2025
Experienced Book Editor | Professional Developmental Editor, Copy Editor, Line Editor | non-fiction
Thank you for your patience, it was lovely working with you!
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Troy W.
Nov 1, 2025
Proofreader & Copy Editor Needed for Crime/Thriller Novel — Trial with Ongoing Work
Working with Allison on The Carolina Quiet Man Book has been an outstanding experience from start to finish. She brought deep editorial insight, consistency, and care to every page — helping shape the manuscript into its strongest, most resonant form while preserving its voice and emotional tone.
Her feedback was thoughtful and precise, her communication always clear and encouraging, and her professionalism second to none. Allison has a rare ability to balance structure with storytelling, sharpening each chapter’s impact while maintaining the rhythm and authenticity of the narrative.
This project demanded both technical expertise and creative intuition, and Allison delivered both with exceptional skill and grace. I’m deeply grateful for her dedication and partnership throughout this process.
I would highly recommend Allison to any author seeking an editor who not only understands craft but also cares deeply about bringing a story to life. Five stars, without hesitation.
Her feedback was thoughtful and precise, her communication always clear and encouraging, and her professionalism second to none. Allison has a rare ability to balance structure with storytelling, sharpening each chapter’s impact while maintaining the rhythm and authenticity of the narrative.
This project demanded both technical expertise and creative intuition, and Allison delivered both with exceptional skill and grace. I’m deeply grateful for her dedication and partnership throughout this process.
I would highly recommend Allison to any author seeking an editor who not only understands craft but also cares deeply about bringing a story to life. Five stars, without hesitation.
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Przemyslaw S.
Oct 27, 2025
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About Allison
Book Editor | Writer | Beta Reader
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Job Success
Denver, United States - 1:40 pm local time
With 20+ years of professional writing and editing experience, I’ve helped both new and experienced authors create stronger, more market-ready manuscripts. My clients have landed literary agents, self-published successfully, and strengthened manuscripts for traditional publishing.
My editing is direct, insightful, and supportive. Rather than simply pointing out issues, I provide practical solutions to enhance clarity, structure, and impact.
In addition to editing, I offer content restructuring, focusing on refining tone, pacing, and organization while preserving your authentic voice. This helps authors improve manuscripts that need clearer flow or stronger storytelling without rewriting from scratch.
As your partner, I’ll be your sounding board and support system, working from a foundation of trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for bringing your story to life. I'm communicative, responsive, and genuinely love what I do.
Let's get started!
Genres & Specialties:
Fiction:
• Fantasy (adult & YA)
• Romance
• Literary & Contemporary Fiction
• Speculative Fiction
• Paranormal / Horror / Thriller
• Dystopian / Cyberpunk / Steampunk
Nonfiction:
• Memoir
• Spirituality
• Self-help
Services Offered:
• Developmental Editing / Structural Feedback
• Line Editing / Copy Editing
• Proofreading
• Beta Reading / Manuscript Critique with Editorial Notes
• Content Restructuring & Rewriting
• Writing Consultations (30–60 mins)
I offer hourly or fixed-price options. We can discuss what works best for your specific needs.
CLIENT FEEDBACK:
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Allison's feedback is not only thorough and insightful but also deeply encouraging. I especially appreciate that she doesn’t just catch errors or improve flow, she also shares feedback as a reader, which makes her perspective invaluable. What began as a passion project for me has now become my full-time career, and I feel so blessed to have had Allison’s guidance along the way. Her skill, care, and dedication truly made all the difference!"
- Kylie Snow, Author of The Otacian Chronicles (signed a multi-book deal with Hachette after working with me)
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Allison’s comments and advice have been more valuable -- and a better value -- than any writer’s retreat. Her enthusiasm for the subject and her encouragement through the difficult parts have contributed significantly to the success of the project. The end result is a novel that is still unquestionably in my protagonist’s voice, but even more so than I could have written alone. While I am an accomplished professional writer with millions of published words, I have nevertheless seen significant improvements in my writing since working with Allison. She is a gem.
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I recently had the distinct pleasure of collaborating with Allison on a project that demanded meticulous attention to detail and a keen eye for perfection. Simply put, Allison is not just good – she is exceptional. I have worked with various editors and proofreaders as a writer, but none have matched Allison's caliber. She has transformed my writing and is a true partner in the creative process.
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Allison is a rock-star editor and wonderful human being. What she touches turns to gold and her insight will level-up your story and manuscript in profound ways.
Please reach out if you have any questions. I'm excited to work with you!
Cheers,
Allison
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