World-Class Wordsmithing
I help pinpoint narrative arcs, shape arguments, and ensure a seamless reading experience.
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“As the collective imagined him, Bourbaki would be gnomic and mythical, impossible to pin down. His mathematics would be just the opposite, absolutely unified, unambiguous, free of human idiosyncrasy.”
—“The Mathematical Pranksters behind Nicolas Bourbaki” (JSTOR Daily)
“I watched, fascinated. I thought about my own stories. I liked posts that said ‘Believe women.’ And then I thought about Tsuneno. Why hadn’t I believed her?”
—“Writing the History of Sexual Assault in the Era of #MeToo” (Perspectives on History)
Testimonials
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Rick Perlstein, award-winning author and historian
"Allison combines the critical eye and narrative acumen of a developmental editor with the meticulous eye and professional expertise of a copy editor."
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James Grossman, executive director, American Historical Association
"Allison is an absolutely first-rate editor. She has mastered the art of maintaining an author's voice even in the midst of substantial revision. She also can engage and improve work with which she disagrees. She asks good questions, offers thoughtful suggestions, and is equally helpful on both style and content."
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Jess Romeo, science journalist
"Allison is a great editor—supportive, helpful, and patient. There were many occasions where my writing wasn't coming together, and Allison would come in with a connecting phrase or insightful cut or funny kicker that made it all work. She's great at communicating throughout the editing process (which was highly appreciated!). I can honestly say that I'm a better writer after working with Allison."