Your Next Set of Eyes
You’ve worked hard. You want to stand out from the crowd—but not because of flat characters and poorly appointed apostrophes.
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 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
Book Coaching
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manuscript evaluation (up to 1,250 words)
15-minute introductory consultation to discuss:
your current project or aspirations
how I can help
your specific roadblocks
your desired outcomes
questions or hesitations you may have about the process
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Includes:
2 consecutive weeks of 1:1 coaching
2 coaching sessions via Zoom
editing of up to 1250 words each week
Editorial Report
kind and supportive feedback
personalized action plan
supportive check-ins
writing tools tailored to your needs
access to my newsletter
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Includes:
3 consecutive months of 1:1 coaching
bi-weekly coaching sessions via Zoom
accountability deadlines
professional editing of up to 4,000 words every 2 weeks (24,000 words or almost 100 pages!)
extended Editorial Report
kind and supportive feedback
personalized action plan
writing tools tailored to your needs
access to my newsletter
Services
Editing
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A Final Critique—$180
Additional Feedback—$340
Personal Writing Course—$750
All packages include:
initial manuscript evaluation
at least 1 round of editing
at least 1 coaching session
an Editorial Report
access to my newsletter and free writing tools
Optional Add-ons: additional coaching sessions, revisions, or edits
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Chapter books—$626
Middle grade—$1449
Young Adult—$1897
Whether you’re working on a chapter book, a middle grade reader, or a young adult novel, I can help you tighten the plot, develop your characters, or maintain a consistent voice. My KidLit packages are tailored to your unique needs and goals.
All packages include:
initial manuscript evaluation
1 round of editing
1 coaching session via Zoom
Editorial Report & Style Sheet
access to my newsletter and free writing tools
Optional Add-ons: additional coaching sessions, revision, or edits
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I work with memoir writers on the craft of their narrative: think character development, narrative arc, obstacles and resolutions, description, scene development, and emotional resonance. I evaluate the pacing, story, and voice, and provide editing at the line level to improve clarity, flow, and readability. Packages can be tailored to address a particular need.
All packages include:
initial manuscript evaluation ((up to 80,000 words)
at least 1 round of editing
at least 1 coaching session
Editorial Report & Style Sheet
access to my newsletter and free writing tools
Optional Add-ons: additional coaching sessions, revisions, or edits
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I bring my experience as a trained social scientist and educational researcher to every academic manuscript I edit. I work with academics from a range of disciplines and look forward to helping you polish your manuscript—whether that’s for a book, journal, grant proposal, or dissertation*. I am especially skilled at fine-tuning language for clarity and flow, and as such, my edits are a combination of line and copy-editing.
All packages include:
at least one manuscript critique—including in-line edits and comments
Editorial Report
Style Sheet
*PLEASE NOTE: ethical editing of student texts requires your supervisor’s approval.
Discounts are available for students and others on tight budgets.
Curriculum
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Package prices based on an hourly rate of USD $90 + applicable taxes.
As a trained and experienced teacher and researcher, I have the experience and insight to help you write and create engaging curriculum packages and grant proposals.
Whether you are in the initial stages of developing a curriculum map, need to adapt activities for younger (or older) students, or are working to develop materials for teacher training, you’ve come to the right place!
Get started today!
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“Love to Learn”
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Page Image Credits
“Alysa JK Loring Headshot”
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“Stargazing”
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“Together We Create”
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“Black Mail Box”
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