Your Next Set of Eyes.

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

A middle-aged caucasian woman with shoulder-length dark brown hair and eyes. She is wearing a black and white striped shirt and rust-colored lipstick.

Alysa JK Loring, MA, MEd

Welcome!

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

I’m a freelance writer and editor who works with writers of KidLit, K–12 curriculum, and academic publications. Whether you need an in-depth line edit, a structural overhaul, or someone to praise the best of what you’ve written, my services will help you achieve your goals.

Especially because we are living amongst fascists at the highest levels of our government, 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. I know that systemic and institutional racism, sexism, homophobia, and bigotry are prevalent. For more, please read my full DEI statement.

I operate Bleeding Pen Editing out of my home in Grass Valley, California—on the unceded lands of the Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan. The Nisenan—though they were nearly annihilated by the genocide of the California gold rush—maintain a deep spiritual connection to these lands and are actively working to regain federal recognition. I am honored and humbled to live in this beautiful area. Please read my full Land Acknowledgement for a more detailed history.

To determine if we are a good fit, please 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!

  • “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

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