Who am I?

Red Pen Energy

My name is Alexandra, and I'm scholar, writer, and editor with 10+ years in academia, teaching, and more recently, fiction editing. In 2020, I entered the whacky world of publishing, and after finishing my doctorate in 2023, I left academia behind in favor of more creative endeavors. I hold a PhD in literary analysis, a Masters in comparative literature, and a Master of Health Studies, making me uniqely equipped to tackle diverse genres and literary styles. I bring a wealth of experience and expertise to fit every author's individual needs. My job is to help you bring your vision to life with feedback tailored to that vision. I pride myself at providing thorough, constructive, and honest feedback that will pave a clear way forward for you.

While I edit multiple genres, I have a preference for fantasy, romantasy, romance, horror, accessible science fiction, and related subgenres. I edit for several publishers, including FriesenPress and Parliament House Press and have enjoyed the privilege of working with multiple authors in a freelance capacity. I offer manuscript evaluations, developmental editing, line editing, copy editing, and proofreading. For stylistic conventions, I use the Chicago Manual of Style.

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I worked with Alex on the developmental edit for my debut and I would recommend her a thousand times over. Her work was incredibly thorough and showed she really wanted to bring out the best parts of my story without layering on her own biases. I frequently call her the smartest person I know and I benefit from her knowledge of both the writing craft and the industry every day as an author.
- Poppy L. Roberts, author of A Crown Forged in BLood

I had the pleasure of working with Red Pen Energy for edits on my novel Snow in Love. Alex's notes and suggested changes were a lifesaver, fleshing out areas of weakness in the manuscript while preserving my voice. She was communicative, thorough, professional, and timely—all qualities I appreciate in an editor. If you want to bring your story to the next level, I highly recommend Red Pen Energy.


- Jenny Fyfe, author of Snow in Love

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