Founder of Book Dragon LLC, voracious reader, and the meticulous editor behind over one hundred manuscripts.

I specialize in nonfiction because I believe true stories and real expertise deserve more than clarity, they deserve momentum. Your memoir, your business book, your research—these aren't just words. They're your credibility, your legacy, your way of reaching people who need what you have to share. I bring literary sensibility to nonfiction prose, crafting sentences that keep readers turning pages.

I didn't take the traditional path . As a homeschooling mom, I spent years teaching grammar, analyzing arguments, and helping young writers organize their ideas. That experience taught me something important: I don't just fix errors—I explain them, so authors actually learn from the process.

Now I'm finishing my Bachelor's in English from Southern New Hampshire University while running Book Dragon full-time. It's a lot, but I've never missed a deadline.

I’m Alyssa Kruse

What I Bring to Your Project

A Reader's Eye When you've spent your life building a book horde, you develop a sixth sense for what works and what loses readers. I read your manuscript the way your audience will—and catch anything that breaks the spell or undermines your authority.

Voice Preservation Nonfiction lives or dies by authenticity. I enhance clarity and polish prose without flattening what makes your perspective unique. When we're done, it reads like you—only sharper.

Argument Clarity I make sure your ideas build logically, your structure serves your reader, and your expertise comes through clearly. No gaps, no jumps, no confusion.

Detail Obsession Facts, citations, timelines, consistency—I catch the errors that undermine credibility. There's a reason clients call me a "bloodhound" for details.

Credentials

  • 100+ manuscripts edited across memoirs, business books, academic works, and more

  • Expertise in developmental, line, copy editing, and proofreading

  • Top-rated editor on Upwork with 100+ five-star reviews

  • Style guide fluency: Chicago, AP, APA, MLA, Bluebook, and more

What Authors Say

– "Alyssa is an absolute bulletproof bloodhound in the world of proofreading. It was a fantastic experience to work with this very talented and professional editor who was always attentive and professional."

– "A hidden gem!! She made absolutely outstanding edits!! The quality of her work is so great, it left me speechless!"

– "Excellent editing work! Alyssa's skills are next level which enhances all content she works on. Easy to communicate with. Always meets deadlines."

– "She turned around an 80K manuscript that was professional, polished, on-time, and with helpful input. I found her to be supportive and professional."

– "I can't express how much I've been looking for this kind of editing!"