Alex M-S – Editor

I'm a passionate book editor with nearly a decade of experience working in both children's and adult publishing. I've worked on titles ranging from board books to young adult novels. I've also worked on licensed titles with brands and organizations like the Smithsonian, the Jane Goodall Institute, PBS Kids, John Deere, and more. I care deeply about championing people's stories—and writing my own.

I have gained extensive knowledge of how the publishing world works and have developed and sustained relationships with industry professionals across the board from fellow editors, art directors, marketing professionals, freelancers, agents, etc., whom have all helped improve my knowledge of our industry.

I have an undergraduate degree in English with a concentration in creative writing and a master's degree in writing and publishing. I have worked as a production editor as well as a traditional editor. Both roles have taught me the ins and outs of book production and manuscript development.

While my experience is in editing, my first love will always be writing. I understand the trials and tribulations that can come from trying to get words on to the page, to get your story out in the world. I'm no stranger to writer's block and the insecurities that can come from being vulnerable enough to share things through writing. It's this empathy for being an artist that I believe makes me a good editor because I understand the writing process from the inside.

I would be honored to help a future client in anyway I can. My professional experience lies within children's books, but my interest and heart extend to many adult genres as well. I'm currently seeking adult romance novels to edit and help develop.

I'm available for manuscript critique, development, and/or editing, as well as proofreading, query writing help or critique, editing and/or proofreading of non-manuscript materials (academic papers, articles, shorter works of fiction, résumés, etc.,), and ghost writing. If you have a project you feel doesn't fall under one of these categories, please reach out and ask about it. I would love to talk to you about your next creative endeavor and wish you much luck getting it out in the world.