Alison Rolf – Editor

I'm a thorough, honest, and easy-going editor who will prioritize the integrity of your original work in a way that fosters a long-lasting relationship, while also prioritizing the future of your book.

You'll notice in my reviews that I'm known for my clarity, my professional criticism, and my ability to guide authors in a direction that will continue to transform their writing well after our collaborations are complete. Nearly every author I've worked with has returned for a second, third, or even fourth edit, and even after our collaborations are complete, many of my clients feel (rightfully) comfortable reaching out with questions during the publication process and beyond.

The bulk of my editing experience has been with Pleiades, a literary journal of creative fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. While editing with Pleiades, I championed a piece of fiction titled "The Imagination Resettlement Program" which won the 2019 Pushcart Prize. I am currently a Senior Editor and Writer at Status Quill, where I perform developmental edits and editorial assessments.

I completed my education at the University of Central Missouri where I majored in Creative Writing and minored in Communication. I continue to educate myself through conferences like AWP and BOWS, while reading the latest literature on editing and writing, and by keeping in touch with local authors through a Kansas City Writers Group that I run.

I am a writer and an editor, which allows me to empathize with my clients while also focusing on the marketing and publishing perspectives.

I really admire the writers I've worked with and am grateful for the personal and professional relationships we maintain. I live on a small homestead in Kansas City with my husband, our son, Atticus, and enough chickens to keep me busy when I'm not otherwise editing, writing or playing video games.