Allison Felus

Allison Felus – Editor

Nonfiction copy editor and proofreader with 20+ years in the publishing biz. Music, memoir, and mind/body/spirit titles are my jam!

Overview

"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, author of *Not Always a Valley of Tears* and the Indie Author Project's 2022 Indie Author of the Year

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I’m a publishing industry veteran, having started my career back in 2002 at a midsized independent book publishing house where I worked my way up the proverbial ladder from editorial assistant to director of production.

Over the years, I’ve edited and prepared for print hundreds of titles in a variety of genres, though my fave subject areas are music, memoir, and spirituality.

I know that most writers want to focus on communicating their big ideas without getting distracted by all the rules of grammar, spelling, and punctuation that their English teachers probably never fully explained to them. So that's where I step in. I specialize in helping authors polish up their prose with nuanced and sensitive edits so that they can share their work with confidence and clarity.

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Entertainment New Age Religion & Spirituality
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

Nov, 2025 — Present
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.

No Starch Press

Jul, 2024 — Oct, 2025 (over 1 year)
As Production Editor, I move book manuscripts from the editorial review stage through the copyediting, typesetting, proofreading, indexing, and print preparation stages.

Synergetic Press

Jun, 2022 — Jun, 2024 (about 2 years)
Books edited include *The Brotherhood of the Screaming Abyss* by Dennis McKenna; the first-ever English-language version of *Ergot Alkaloids* by Albert Hofmann; *How to Change Your Body* by Saga Briggs; *The Nature of Drugs, Vol 2* by Alexander "Sasha" Shulgin; the essay collections *Queering Psychedelics* and *Women and Psychedelics* compiled by Bia Labate; and the collection *Body Autonomy" by Justice Rivera.

Chicago Review Press & Triumph Books

Mar, 2018 — May, 2022 (about 4 years)
In this role, I primarily helped oversee design and production teams, procured best pricing and schedules for book projects from offset printers (domestically and internationally), set budgets for new titles, and helped evaluate book proposals. But I also made time to work on edits of books including *Prince on Prince* by Arthur Lizie and the second edition of *Beyond Fear* by Don Miguel Ruiz!

Chicago Review Press

Jul, 2015 — Mar, 2018 (over 2 years)

Chicago Review Press

Aug, 2007 — Jul, 2015 (almost 8 years)

Chicago Review Press

Nov, 2003 — Aug, 2007 (over 3 years)

Chicago Review Press

Sep, 2002 — Nov, 2003 (about 1 year)

Portfolio

One True Church: An American Story of Race, Family, and Religion

Ridgely, Susan B.

The University of North Carolina Press

Copy Editing
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Dance Floor Dreams: A Bride’s Guide to the Perfect Wedding

Campo, David

David Campo

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Films That Spill: Beyond the Cinema of Transgression

Beckmann, Marie Sophie

Rutgers University Press

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Proofreading Book Coaching
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Proofreading
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He Cares: You Are Not Alone When Navigating Loss

Jarrett, Majendi

Majendi Jarrett

Copy Editing Book Coaching
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Empowered By The Storm: Releasing The Past And Embracing The Light

Ripley, Jill

Platypus Publishing

Copy Editing Editorial Assessment
Proofreading
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Proofreading
Copy Editing
Besharam: On Love and Other Bad Behaviors

Elias, Priya-Alika

Chicago Review Press

Copy Editing
Proofreading
Proofreading
My Amy: The Life We Shared

James, Tyler

Chicago Review Press

Proofreading
Lick Me: How I Became Cherry Vanilla

Vanilla, Cherry

Chicago Review Press

Copy Editing
Proofreading
Proofreading
Copy Editing Proofreading Book Coaching
Not Always a Valley of Tears

Herrera, Pascuala

Pascuala Herrera

Copy Editing Proofreading Book Coaching

Allison has 6 reviews

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Mike D.

Mike D.

Dec, 2025

Allison was a total joy to work with! She was extremely communicative and responsive, flexible and professional, and clear and concise with her notes and suggestions. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to others, and will certainly reach out again with future projects.
Allison F.
Mike, this one barely felt like work, tbh! Your strong writing voice and clear vision made the editing process a breeze. I so appreciate that you trusted me with this collection of incredible stori...
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David C.

David C.

Sep, 2025

When I first wrote my book, I made the grave mistake of originally hiring an overseas publisher that did nothing but publish the book and charge me a fortune to do it. I got discouraged and then I discovered Reedsy. I connected with Allison and I knew from the first chat that I knew she was the o...
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Allison F.
David, I'm so grateful for your trust! It was important to me to help you have a positive, productive experience with this book after the unfortunate runaround you got with your first attempt. Espe...
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Terry D.

Terry D.

Mar, 2025

Allison is a joy to work with, she edited my manuscript in a way that kept my voice but made the necessary fixes to polish it up. She edited in a very timely manner and gave me some great publishing tips and cover ideas. It was a great collaboration!
Allison F.
Terry, I'm so glad we had a chance to work together! Your voice is incredibly fun and fresh--I know readers are really going to connect with your stories and respond to the wisdom you're sharing. T...
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Jill R.

Jill R.

Feb, 2025

I can't say enough about Allison and her work. She provided thoughtful edits of my work, and went above and beyond to make sure I was satisfied. She gave me insights on how to proceed after the book was done with the edits and made the experience very easy. I would highly recommend her.
Allison F.
Thank you, Jill! I'm so glad that we were able to connect and work together here! Your book is beautiful and I just know it's going to connect deeply with all those who read it.
Wayne S.

Wayne S.

Jan, 2025

Surpassed Elle Cordova! :-) https://www.facebook.com/reel/1079686080500757 All best wishes! All good thoughts! Be well!!
Allison F.
Wayne, you're a gem! I'm so glad we got a chance to work together on this profound and moving book.

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