Welcome to Engineered Editing!
Big picture editing, engineering mindset
Who are You?
A writer, a dungeon master, a video game developer, a storyteller of any kind who wants a second opinion on their story.
Who am I?
A nerdy developmental editor, big picture thinker, and lover of science fiction and fantasy!
Services Offered
Liftoff!

Kickstart your manuscript revisions with feedback focused in the most impactful areas.
Starting at $0.006 / word
Newton’s third law

Invite reaction from the editor in all major craft areas to bring your manuscript into equilibrium.
Starting at $0.01 / word
The Scientific Method

The full developmental edit will test your manuscripts hypothesis and verify effectiveness. Includes Narrative Blueprint and in-depth craft review.
Starting at $0.02 / word
Testimonials

Here’s what clients have to say about Engineered Editing
“…She was invested in my manuscript and recalled details that made it easy to discuss it.
She absorbed my story and has a fantastic ability to look beyond the written words and really analyze the story. On parts of my manuscript that was lacking, she could still pick up on my intentions and was able to pin-point why it didn’t work the way I intended.
Sourcing from examples of my manuscript that did work, she was able to guide me through how to enhance the story. The feedback was clear and understandable, backed-up with examples and reasoning that made each point easy to understand. All in all, I am very happy with the service and will recommend it to other writers, as well as return for future projects!”
– Traditionally Published Romance Fantasy Author
“There’s so much I could say about Allyson. She didn’t just evaluate my work, she elevated my work and elevated me as a writer. She had genuine interest in my manuscript but also in me as a person.
Allyson was beyond thorough… This isn’t just her job or even career, it’s clearly her passion and joy!”
– Linda Buchelt-Spaulding, PhD
Science Fiction Author
I absolutely loved using Engineered Editing for my manuscript.
Allyson gave me far more detailed feedback on my story than previous editors and is well worth the price. She is invested in making the manuscript shine and coming up with alternative solutions to resolve plot holes or story structure issues.
Her analytical abilities are extremely well developed and without having to give more context to the story, was able to understand the overall themes and pinpoint what could make the story stronger and which characters were necessary for the plots… I will be coming back when book 2 is ready.
– Trad-Seeking Urban Fantasy Author
“Allyson’s comments on my novel not only made sense, but [revealed] some I never considered before. I am also grateful for the links and manuscript highlights on how to distinguish and use different kinds of third-person POVs.”
– Joseph Gargiulo
Paranormal Romance Author
