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YOUR GO-TO GUIDE FOR

Writing stories that move people

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This is for you if…

  • You crave big-picture direction for your writing

  • You feel inspired to grow your poetry or nonfiction collections

  • You dream of writing a book one day

  • Your nonprofit’s mission deserves more than your tiny (but mighty) team can deliver

  • You want a thought partner who understands the craft and the business of writing

Get focused feedback so you can write and share your stories with confidence.

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Services to enhance your story

1. StorySeed: Nurture your writing practice

Turn your scattered writing habits into a consistent creative practice. With StorySeed, you'll develop new skills to elevate your work, bring more joy into your writing life, and transform ideas into finished drafts.

This package contains two monthly guidance calls plus written feedback. You’ll experience the right balance of flexibility and accountability that keeps you moving forward, even when writing feels challenging or your motivation dips.

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2. StoryBloom: Transform your manuscript

Get inspired with tailored prompts, in-depth sessions with genre and industry experts, four guidance calls each month, and focused feedback.

Use this package to:

  • Prioritize your creativity

  • Outline and begin an essay collection

  • Submit your writing for awards or publication

  • Finish writing that book

Since 2019, I’ve helped people who insist they “aren’t” writers go on to publish bestselling books, launch new Substacks, and finish writing their manuscripts.

3. CanopyPartner: Connect more effectively with your audience

Transform your nonprofit’s communications and amplify your most compelling stories. Watch your impact grow as we elevate your online presence and highlight your mission, impact, and wins.

Find a creative partner who elevates your vision

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I am all about asking the right questions at the right time.

For writers: Gain clarity on what your actual message is, why you are qualified to say it, and what additional stories you may need to add for a solid narrative arc. Grow your editing toolkit and start submitting your work.

For nonprofits: Expand your communications team by hiring a writer with a science-informed background.

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SERVICES - GUIDING YOUR GROWTH

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Change your relationship with writing  

Prioritize your creativity

Book weekly or biweekly sessions with me. Add focus to your writing, discuss emerging questions, edit your latest draft, and track your progress.

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Good editors don’t love your work

Toni Morrison wrote that good editors “don’t love you or your work.” They don’t validate you or your writing to boost your confidence. Instead, good editors teach you how to be more precise with language. They help you listen to the core message of your story. They push your craft and encourage you to take creative risks, one step at a time.

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  • "Allie stepped in and provided direct feedback on a project that really needed strong help with tightening the plot. Her feedback was always thoughtful and kind, but she was very clear with both what needed to happen, and why it was important. Allie is a true treasure to work with!"

    –Nhatt Nichols, graphic journalist

  • "Allie was so flexible and supportive throughout the process. I never felt rushed but I always felt held accountable. Her editorial notes were spot on and I appreciated her checking with me between calls, holding my hand through the hard parts and all around being an amazing creative partner!"

    –Sarah Penna, leader in the digital media industry

  • "I am so grateful to have found Sunlight Editing. The title is so appropriate to Allie's personality and my vision."

    –Kathryn Takara, poet and publisher

  • "I had a lot of mixed feelings about my manuscript and there were a lot of areas that I knew were not tight or needed serious improvement before I could be alright with it being in print. Allie was able to provide editing and feedback in the spots that I felt were too long-winded and helped me preserve the parts that needed to be polished up."

    –Emily Taha Burt, poet

  • "Allie is a top-notch editor who brings a rare skill set of empathic encouragement, insightful reading, literary critique, and language knowledge."

    –Rogers Walker, poet

  • "Allie was not only an editor, but also a book coach, a steady guide, a cheerleader, and a compassionate friend."

    —Jenny Tan, graphic novelist

  • "Working with Allie is natural and communication is one of her best skills. She is professional in her dealings, very organized, and has an extensive experience in many fields, such as marketing, SEOs, blogs, editing, only to name few. Allie is sensitive to the writer's emotional state while editing their manuscripts."

    —Katia Aoun Hage

  • "Allie saved my book. Her support, insightfulness and talent were everything I needed beside me while working on the edits for my first book. She was able to help me get my ideas out on paper and clearly organized in a way that a reader will be able to follow, and her stylistic notes and prompts pushed me to bring beauty into the work."

    —Jenny Albertini, public health expert

  • "Allie worked with me on editing a book that included the work of 54 poets. It was a joy to work with her because of her kindness and thoughtful communication, as well as her flexibility."

    —Karla Brundage, poet and educator

  • "Allie was a joy to work with. She was admired and well-liked by the entire team. She approached content creation with a deep curiosity about the topics, an easily tapped grounding in natural history, and an empathy for the reader.”

    —Wendy Coy, communications manager

Writing & Creative Direction

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Your story matters. You can write it well.

What if that story brewing in your mind found its way into a solid chapter? A manuscript? A Substack newsletter that nourishes your big ideas? I believe it can. First, you need to identify your big dream and commit to showing up.