Allison Serrell

Allison Serrell – Editor

Seasoned editor and author coach of nonfiction books on personal development, spirituality, memoir, cookbooks, and more.

Overview

I want to help you write your book!

I am a seasoned developmental editor of nonfiction books with 20+ years experience working for top trade publishers. My main areas of interest include personal development, parenting and families, mind, body, and spirit, memoir, and cookbooks.

I can help you develop your book idea, perform a deep or basic line edit on your work, or assist you in crafting a sparkling book proposal. I especially love working with first time authors in concepting, ideating, and shaping their ideas along with writing coaching. Best of all, I can help you differentiate your idea and position your book for success in the marketplace.

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits DIY & Crafts Home & Garden Parenting & Families Self-Help & Self-Improvement Sex & Relationships
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

PA Press

Jan, 2024 — Apr, 2025 (about 1 year)
Developed and edited books on visual culture, memoir, and personal development for Chronicle Books imprint. Coached authors on shaping their books, edited manuscripts, and worked with sales and marketing to best position each title for the marketplace.

Wonderwell Press

Jul, 2019 — Dec, 2023 (over 4 years)
Developed and edited books on personal development, thought leadership, memoir, and parenting and relationships for hybrid publisher. *Developed and edited book proposals for authors *Coached authors in writing their manuscript *Edited manuscripts *Positioned titles to best succeed in the marketplace

Self-employed

Mar, 2005 — Jan, 2019 (almost 14 years)
Packaged books for publishers including Chronicle Books, Weldon Owen, Parallax Press, Sunset Time/Life, and Callisto Media. *Concepting and ideating books *Author coaching *Manuscript editing

Portfolio

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Learn to grow and design with succulents using the simple, step-by-step guidance in Essential Succulents.In recent years, succulents have become increasingly popular for their low-maintenance ... read more
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The Herbal Medicine Cookbook is the definitive kitchen reference to transform everyday meals into natural remedies.Your kitchen is the heart of a holistic life. The Herbal Medicine Cookbook in... read more
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The ABC Zoo: Beastly Facts from A to Z

Weiss, Oliver

Princeton Architectural Press

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The Colorful World of Reptiles

Sewell, Matt

Princeton Architectural Press

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The Pickled City: The Story of New York Pickles

van Ravestein, Paul

Princeton Architectural Press

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In the spirit of land artists like Andy Goldsworthy, the book is as much about discovery as it is about creation. Leaves shaped like lips might inspire a face; an array of rocks might be becom... read more
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Mildred T.

Mildred T.

Jun, 2026

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Working with Allison was one of the best decisions I made during the publishing process. From the beginning, she treated my manuscript with genuine care and respect. She didn't try to change my voice, she helped refine it. Her edits strengthened the writing while preserving the heart of the stor...
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