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HEY THERE ASPIRING AUTHOR, I HAVE GOOD NEWS!

It is possible to publish that book you love so much — and feel proud of it.

You’ve spent the last few years working on your passion project and have finally finished writing your book. Maybe you’ve mustered the courage to show a few friends. But now, you’re left scratching your head. 

✖️  You feel your draft is stuck in a rut. You know there are things you can improve on, but are unsure of how to do it.

✖️  The book publishing industry feels scary and finding a literary agent is confusing - what do you even do next?

✖️  Revising your book feels so daunting and overwhelming that you’re wondering if you should even try at all.

 

 

IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE THAT WAY

Here’s how I can help you

 
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Meet your expert developmental book editor

Hi, I’m Alyssa. Book lover, proud goldendoodle Mama, and your biggest story supporter. Here to guide you on your book writing journey.

I help writers just like you feel more confident in their stories and get one step closer to their dream of seeing it published.

Because that precious story you’ve been holding close to your heart (you know, the one you’ve been thinking about nonstop but are kind of terrified to share with the world?)...

It’s awesome. Seriously. Your story deserves to be told. It deserves to be celebrated. And it deserves to be published!  Which is why I’m here – with nearly a decade of experience – to show you exactly how to take your story from rough draft to a sparkling diamond in the rough!

 

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Wow! I'd racked up more than 40 rejections when I reached out to Alyssa, and she quickly helped level up my querying game. Thanks to her help, I got multiple requests from agents. Some of those requests turned into offers, and I now have representation!

She's a great listener and instantly understood the essence of my novel. Her pitch language was incisive and eye-catching. At every step of the process, Alyssa was responsive, highly professional, and a real pleasure to work with. Highly recommend!

— SUSANNA JECH PAUL, WOMEN’S FICTION AUTHOR