Your Next Set of Eyes

You’ve worked hard. You want to stand out from the crowd—but not because of poorly appointed apostrophes.

Alysa JK Loring, MA, MEd

A caucasian woman with chin-length brown hair. She wears a white blouse and red glasses. She is standing on a beach.

Welcome!

My name is Alysa (sounds like aleesa), pronouns she/her, and I’m excited you’ve found me!

I’m a freelance book coach, editor, and writer. I work with writers of all stripes—primarily KidLit writers, but also writers of memoir, K–12 curriculum, and academic manuscripts. Whether you need an in-depth line edit, a structural overhaul, or a confidence boost, my services will help you achieve your goals.

I operate Bleeding Pen Editing out of my home in Grass Valley, California—on the unceded lands of the Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan. I am honored and humbled to live in this beautiful area. Please read my full Land Acknowledgement to learn more.

I want my clients to know that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are important to me—as an individual and as a business owner. I am connected to and interact with people from around the country and the world—people whose ethnic backgrounds, upbringings, gender identities, and economic positions may be different from my own. It’s important that my clients feel safe and welcome.

To determine if we are a good fit, I invite you to read more about me, my training, experience, and services. Alternatively, request a free assessment and quote.

I look forward to seeing what you’ve written, and helping you reach your writing goals!

Testimonials

  • “Working with Alysa has been life-changing! With so many moving parts it’s amazing that she could see the big picture and also pay attention to the details necessary to make a beautiful work of art that also educates and inspires!”

    —Angelina Giovannini, CEO, Empathy in Nature

  • “Alysa’s insightful suggestions and critique made my story come alive.”

    —Paula Eriksen, author,
    Pedro the Lucky Racing Pigeon

  • “Alysa provided meaningful feedback and helped make sure the structure of my manuscript made sense.”

    —Michelle Andrade, author, Weesie’s Operation

  • “When writing science for a public audience, it can be challenging to keep the narrative accessible. Alysa helped me stay conscious of my readers and really pushed me to tell the story in a more personal and relatable way.”

    —Philip Loring, author, Finding Our Niche. Director, Human Dimensions Science, The Nature Conservancy's Global Science Team

  • “Alysa greatly improved the educational content and essential concepts of our curriculum package. She provided insightful edits and helped clarify our proposal. She was an invaluable collaborator!”

    —Sam Norlin, Associate Director K12 Outreach, University of Alaska Fairbanks

  • “I wish every partner/contractor we worked with was as helpful, accountable, and fun to work with as Alysa!”

    —Angelina Giovannini, CEO, Empathy in Nature

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