Alyssa Carrel
Writer & Editor
Books & Poetry
Bio
I'm obsessed with stories. I love to read 'em, watch 'em, listen to 'em--I love it all. Most of all, I enjoy helping others make their writing accurate, readable, and a little spunky (if you're into that sort of thing).
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I have worked as a freelance editor since 2021 on projects ranging from fantasy to romance to mystery to memoir. I offer services ranging from proofreading to developmental edits and coaching. I have a degree in Creative Writing and years of experience as a Communications Assistant for an international non-profit.
Client
Blurbs
My highest recommendation! After an extensive editor search, I found Alyssa, who was a breath of fresh air. She was approachable, knowledgeable, personable, empathetic, responsive, creative and made the process fun. She embodied positivity. Alyssa has a rare ability to coach, critique and improve your writing while making you feel good throughout the process. She brought my manuscript to life! Alyssa is simply outstanding!
Michael Palmore,
HISTORICAL FICTION
Alyssa is genuinely passionate in helping bring your project to reality. She has been so committed to my project, which feels like my heart. I am so grateful to have found Alyssa!
Amy Etrheim,
MEMOIR
Alyssa was generous with her time. She addressed overall structure and character arcs; action sequences and dialogue; pacing and POV. This was an excellent developmental edit. I recommend Alyssa’s work to other writers.
Greta Holt,
HISTORICAL YA
Reading through her edits was a joy to see my ideas more clearly expressed, while still sounding like me. She was thoughtful, smart, plucky and strong in her edits. She added so much to my work.
Sara Jacobs,
NON-FICTION
Services
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Developmental Edits
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Proofreading
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In-Depth Edits
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Coaching
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Formatting
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Beta-Reading
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Website Copy Edits
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For an estimate based on your word count and editing needs, fill out the contact form below!
Portfolio
Memoir
​I Thought I Was Different - Amy Etrheim
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Finding Myself Again - Brad Otto
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Religious
The Gospel Transformed Life - David Carrel
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Made for More - Melissa Challman
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Leadership
Perception Gap Leadership - Josh Delich
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Financial
Fiduciary Guide to Retirement Income - Rick Roche
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Health
Lift, Eat, Be Happy, Repeat - Nikki Pavlich
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History/Politics
The Great War Untold - Michael Palmore
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Self- Help
Lifeline - Sara Jacobs
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Mystery
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Fantasy
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A Day in the Life of Nathan Cartwright - Gavin Douglas
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The Grey - John Cassidy
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Ask the Beasts - Lori Cardoza-Starnes
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Sea Story - Maru Holloway​
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Science Fiction
I Want to Be a Mom - Jim Norton
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Romance
The Choices We Make - Barb Miller
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Scripts
Everlasting Fall - Paula Schoppe
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Children's Books
The Man - John Warren
The World According to Rey - Adrian Jones​The Boys and Their Noise - Bryan Campbel​l
Best of Frenemies - Bryan Campbell
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Young Adult
Anna, the Almost Mennonite - Greta Holt
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Psychological Fiction
Ripples - L. Cooper
Shadows - L. Cooper
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Literary Fiction
Run Riot - Daniel Walls
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Cultural Fiction
Wusang'a - Harrison Musonda
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Poetry
The Ways He Broke Me - Madilyn Sulda
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The Invisible Girl Trapped in the World - Amanda Chevalier
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Contact
Have a project that needs to be proofread or edited?
Use the form below to contact Alyssa for details, availability, and a personalized quote!