Karen Alley

Karen Alley – Editor

I have over 15 years experience in editing and freelance writing. I excel in getting to know a person and helping their voice shine through.

Overview

One of my favorite things about being an editor is getting to know new people and helping them share their stories. I have experience working with book-length projects, but I feel I bring an added advantage thanks to my experience as a magazine editor. Through this work I was able to work with a variety of writers with different personalities and writing styles, which helped me improve my skills as an editor. I am now able to quickly get to know a person, understand their goals, and help their voice shine through their writing even while working to improve the flow of their work.


Working with me you get a caring, compassionate editor who will get your manuscript to a level you can be proud of, whether your goal is to submit to publishers and agents or to self publish.


Services
Non-Fiction
Business & Management Economics Home & Garden Parenting & Families Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Fiction
Literary Fiction Romance Young Adult
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Karen Alley Writing Services

Jan, 2005 — Present

Editor, Carolina Gardener Magazine, 2007-2013
Web Editor, Piedmont Parent Magazine, 2006-2012
Editor, Pace Communications, 2000-2005
Assistant Editor, Carolina Gardener Magazine, 1998-200
Production Assistant, DTC Book Production, 1996-1998

Portfolio

Nutrition Finances

Black, Mitchel

Thumb Fire Desire

Nickles, Carol

Béjart's Caravan

Stanard, Bonnie

Ladies' Day

Kline, Lisa Williams

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