Alyssa Kruse

Book Editor for Nonfiction Authors | Developmental, Line & Copy Editing | Memoir, Business & Self-Help | Epic Editing for Legendary Authors

Greater Philadelphia

About

Epic Editing for Legendary Authors I’m a book editor who helps nonfiction authors turn expertise into books that read like page-turners. With 200+ manuscripts edited across direct clients, publishing partners, and Upwork (a 100% Job Success Score since day one), I bring 20 years of teaching experience and eagle-eyed attention to detail to every manuscript. Whether you’re a first-time author navigating the publishing process or a seasoned writer who needs a second set of expert eyes, I’ll meet your manuscript where it is. I also work with publishers, book coaches, and fellow editors who need a reliable specialist for nonfiction. What I do: → Developmental editing that fixes structure before you waste time polishing → Line editing that sharpens your voice without erasing it → Copy editing with style guide precision (Chicago, AP, APA) → Proofreading that catches what everyone else missed What clients say: “A hidden gem—the quality of her work left me speechless.” “After reading your edits, now I know why people praise you.” “I highly recommend Alyssa. Brilliant accuracy and attention to detail. I’d love to work with her again.” Custom quotes based on word count and scope

Experience

  • Owner & Lead Editor at Book Dragon
    Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

    Epic Editing for Legendary Authors. Boutique editorial services helping nonfiction authors transform expertise into books that read like page-turners. Specializing in developmental editing, line editing, copy editing, and proofreading for business books, memoirs, and self-help manuscripts. → 180+ editorial projects completed with 100% job success → Editorial partner for Birth a Book, a book coaching company

  • Member at Editorial Freelancers Association
    2024 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

  • Editor at Upwork
    Oct 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 10 mos

    Top-rated editor with 100% job success and $70K+ in total earnings. Trusted by repeat clients for high-stakes editing across fiction, nonfiction, academic, and educational content. Select Projects: → Educational Content Series — $7,200 | K-G1 Science Reader curriculum for national distribution → Annotated Pride and Prejudice — $3,960 | 400+ page typeset edition with historical fact-checking → 70+ Study Guides | Ongoing partnership ensuring accuracy and continuity → 350-Page Nonfiction Book — $1,500 | Developmental edit through final manuscript Client Results: 50+ repeat clients 100+ five-star ratings Zero missed deadlines in 4+ years "Alyssa is an absolute bulletproof bloodhound... a very talented and professional editor."

  • Editor at Newstone Test Prep
    Sep 2023 - Jan 2026 · 2 yrs 5 mos

    Edit educational content for clarity, tone, and consistency. Ensure factual accuracy across test prep materials and study guides.

  • Educational Consultant at Freelance
    Sep 2005 - Jun 2022 · 16 yrs 10 mos

    20 years teaching K-3 students, bringing deep understanding of how readers learn and process information—now applied to helping authors communicate with clarity. → Designed personalized curricula that increased student academic performance → Developed IEPs for special education students → Foundation for author-focused editing: making complex ideas accessible