Dr. Alison Jefferson – Editor

I'm a professional NF commissioning editor, freelance copy editor, and provide developmental/line editing for fiction novels, with 15+ years' experience in various disciplines and genres.

I focus on retaining your unique voice and style while considering your target audience and publication goals. I will help refine your manuscript to strengthen your prose and bring your plot to life. I will help strengthen your writing and structure to ensure your work is well-paced and the argument clear. The aim is to enhance readability for your target audience.

FICTION -- I am an avid reader and love many genres, but my editing specialties are in science fiction/speculative fiction and fantasy. I offer developmental editing and stylistic line editing for novels and shorts, as well as outline and novel assessments.

NON-FICTION & ACADEMIC -- Due to my professional and educational background, I specialize in education, writing, sociology, and social justice (though I have experience in other disciplines, including sciences). I have edited, authored, and acquired manuscripts for edited collections, academic papers, dissertations, and blogs; I continue to publish work as an independent researcher and scholar.

I specialize in working with newer authors and those new to the publishing industry; using my teaching and coaching experience, I will help you grow and improve your craft to get your manuscript ready to be seen by agents and/or self-published. I also offer manuscript assessments, coaching, and book doctoring - please just ask.

PRICES: I based my rates on the Editorial Freelance Association (EFA) guidelines. Check out their rates page to get an idea of average prices. I'm happy to work with you to create a tailored service to suit your manuscript, publishing aims, and budget, wherever possible.

*A bit more about me:

I've worked on myriad nonfiction manuscripts for independent authors as well as traditional publishers such as Springer and McGill-Queens University Press. I divide my time between academia and fiction. Half my day is concerned with book contracts and social theory; the other half is spent trawling the internet, checking the distance to Alpha Centauri or how fast a T-Rex runs... the perks of having multiple roles I love.

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PRAISE:

Alison was a pleasure to work with. She provided honest, insightful, and actionable feedback on areas where the manuscript was good as well as areas where it needed improvements. Turnaround times for edits were quicker than expected, and she was always responsive to the many queries. I would recommend Alison if you require an editor.

Hoi T. Pham -- Author, Broken.

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This was the second project I worked with Alison on and she did not disappoint. She's talented and knowledgable at what she does. Honestly, a great person to fine-tune, edit, and overall enhance your work. Highly recommend!

C. Lawrence -- Author, Dark Guardian.

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