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A. Gold Standard

My job is to be your partner.

A partner in words. A partner in purpose. A partner who can help take your ideas and turn them into the most concise, creative, and compelling prose they can possibly be.

If you’re looking for a partner like that, then let’s get started.

This is for you if you’re the idea generator, not the wordsmith! Whether it’s a press release, a blog post, or a whole book, you have things to say, but you need an expert to do the writing.
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This is for you if you’ve got words on the page, but they’re not quite right. Maybe it’s the grammar, maybe it’s the “flow,” or maybe you need someone to diagnose the problem!
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This is for you if you’ve got a book to write and need help getting the process started, staying on track, and/or navigating the murky waters of revision.
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O Magazine

Princeton University

Fitbit

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Hearst Wiley Outside, Inc. Runner's World Popular Mechanics O Magazine Princeton University Fitbit Udemy Xero Shoes

Testimonials

"Her thorough and down-to-earth feedback, as well as her advice on how to organize and keep the project moving forward have been invaluable."

Carole Curley, author and career coach, Coaching for the STEM Woman
"Every edit, every comment, every note resonated with me."

Mike Smith, author, comedy writer, and screenwriter
"Allison’s work was thorough and far beyond my expectations. It was humbling to work through the myriad of red electronic ink. She raised the level of the book tremendously."

Jason Koop, ultrarunning coach and author
"It is such a breath of fresh air to work with somebody like Allison."

Brian E. Perron, Professor of Social Work, University of Michigan
"Allison's work is impeccable. Her attention to detail, ability to stay on schedule, and outstanding writing skills made it a joy to work with her."

Michelle Earle, Senior Acquisitions Editor at Human Kinetics
"She did fantastic work. I enjoyed reading the comments and suggestions. In the process, I learned a lot."

Bernard Amadei, Professor of Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder and Founder of Engineers Without Borders USA
"Allison turned what would have been a dry handbook into a cohesive narrative that takes readers along on a well-structured journey."

Dr. Victoria Mattingly, Mattingly Solutions
"Allison possesses all the qualities you want in a great writer. She’s curious, detailed, and patient. She writes with creativeness and clarity. She connects with her clients and makes them want to talk to her."

Darien Sutton, Director of Media Relations, The Wistar Institute

A. Gold Standard

My job is to be your partner.

A partner in words. A partner in purpose. A partner who can help take your ideas and turn them into the most concise, creative, and compelling prose they can possibly be.

If you’re looking for a partner like that, then let’s get started.

Writing

Editing

Coaching

Services

Partners

"Her thorough and down-to-earth feedback, as well as her advice on how to organize and keep the project moving forward have been invaluable."

"Every edit, every comment, every note resonated with me."

"Allison’s work was thorough and far beyond my expectations. It was humbling to work through the myriad of red electronic ink. She raised the level of the book tremendously."

"It is such a breath of fresh air to work with somebody like Allison."

"Allison's work is impeccable. Her attention to detail, ability to stay on schedule, and outstanding writing skills made it a joy to work with her."

"She did fantastic work. I enjoyed reading the comments and suggestions. In the process, I learned a lot."

"Allison turned what would have been a dry handbook into a cohesive narrative that takes readers along on a well-structured journey."

"Allison possesses all the qualities you want in a great writer. She’s curious, detailed, and patient. She writes with creativeness and clarity. She connects with her clients and makes them want to talk to her."

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