Welcome!

I’m Allison Hay, the editor behind Fox Street Editing.

I copyedit and proofread books in the humanities and social sciences, as well as romance novels and commercial fiction.

I’m also open to taking on a range of subjects and genres. So if it’s time to sharpen the writing in your project, I’m here to help.

Copyediting

When I copyedit your work, I scrutinize it word by word. I respect your voice while addressing the following areas:

• Clear expression, word usage, and style
• Conscious language that respects identities and experiences
• Accuracy and consistency in details such as locations, past events, and people’s skills or characters’ traits
• Grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation
• Formatting and completeness of elements such as headings, tables, illustrations, and citations

Proofreading

Proofreading is my final careful look at your project before publication. With a lighter touch than in copyediting, I focus on these areas:

• Clear text that flows logically with no missing parts
• Conscious language that respects identities and experiences
• Accuracy and consistency in details
• Grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation
• Formatting, completeness, and overall appearance

In my editing and in my approach to freelance business, my guiding principles are clarity and connection.

As I edit, I prioritize clear language that connects with readers, that respects and engages them. At the same time, I support your voice as a writer, and I approach your work with kindness. My goal is to work together—to connect—so we can sharpen your writing and engage more readers with your great ideas.

On the business side, I’m clear about my services. My priority is to help my clients with my expertise, so I edit without using generative AI, I always respect deadlines, and I set my fees fairly. I’m dedicated to working with honesty, reliability, and word-geeky good cheer.

I also do my best to find ethical sources for my supplies, to support nonprofits that share my values, and to look for new ways to make my corner of the world a more connected, compassionate place.

“Do yourself a favor and hire Allison.”
^{Editor, Associate Publisher, Healthy Woman Magazine}

“Allison, you are spectacular at copyediting.”
^{Author, Professor, Communication Scholar}

“Thanks so much, Allison. You’re a star!”
^{Supervisor of Copyediting Services, Harlequin}